Dufner victory shows depth of talent on PGA Tour

"Ordinary looking" Jason Dufner struck a chord with club players everywhere while also underscoring the extraordinary depth in the modern game with his impressive victory at the PGA Championship.

With his characteristic pre-swing waggle and an almost uninterested demeanour, the American does not fit the mould of a golfing superstar, yet proved to be the best player at Oak Hill with a brilliant display of ball-striking.

Known for his unflappable and ultra-laidback persona, Dufner seized control of the tournament by firing a record-tying seven-under-par 63 in Friday's second round, then came from a stroke back after 54 holes to claim his first major title by two shots.

Dufner, who plays golf with a wad of snuff inserted inside his lower lip, was ranked 21st and had only two top-10s in 17 starts on the 2013 PGA Tour, though both came in big events with ties for fourth at the US Open and also at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

Undoubtedly his agonising experience of losing the 2011 PGA Championship in a playoff to good friend Keegan Bradley, after letting slip a late five-stroke lead, helped him on Sunday.

But Dufner never felt he truly belonged in the select group of major winners until his breakthrough at Oak Hill Country Club.