BIRMINGHAM — David Frost parred the final two holes to hold on for a one-stroke victory over Fred Couples on Sunday in the Regions Tradition, the South African’s his first Champions Tour major title.

Both birdied No. 16 after play resumed with the sun shining after a delay of 1 hour, 8 minutes for lightning in a round played at times in a driving rain.

Frost didn’t flinch in the showdown with the Presidents Cup captain and World Golf Hall of Famer. Both shot 4-under 68, and Frost finished at 16-under 272.

It was his second victory of the season and fifth career win on the 50-and-over tour. He was making his 17th major start on the tour.

“We both played very hard today. I don’t know who wanted it more, me or him,” Frost said. “He’s just such a tough competitor. I didn’t think I had it in me, all the good shots he hit out there.”

The two bumped fists coming up on 18 in what had ultimately turned into a two-man duel.

“He played very well,” Couples said. “I gave him pretty much everything I had.”