Possible Clues:

• Reg, though muddled, comes first at an exam
• Unsurpassed rage ruined assessment
• Ali, self-referentially
• Hargreaves at the centre of examination? It's not to be surpassed!
• Golf setter played when putting in America, most impressive
• Faith, hope and love, but the ... of these is love
• Descriptor for a champion
• Ali moniker, with "the"
• The most talented
• Ali nickname, with 'The'