Adrian Meronk wins Australian Open as playing partner Adam Scott misses out

CHAMP: Adrian Meronk shot 66 to win by five strokes (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Adam Scott missed out on a second Australian Open title as playing partner Adrian Meronk surged to victory in Melbourne.

Home favourite Scott, the 2009 champion, held a one-shot lead going into the final round at Victoria GC but – while he struggled to a two-over-par 72 – Meronk shot 66 to win by five strokes.