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Spieth crowned PGA Player of the Year

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Jordan Spieth of the United States, in action on September 27, 2015, wins the PGA of America Player of the Year award as well as the prestigious Vardon Trophy (AFP Photo/Kevin C. Cox)

Los Angeles (AFP) - Jordan Spieth capped his trophy-laden season with more silverware on Monday, winning the PGA of America Player of the Year award as well as the prestigious Vardon Trophy.

Spieth, 22, became the second youngest player to win the awards in the same year after Tiger Woods achieved the feat as a 21-year-old in 1997.

The accolades came after Spieth held his nerve to win Sunday's Tour Championship, completing a remarkable season which also included wins in the Masters and US Open.