Hideki Matsuyama made history at The Sentry Tournament by setting a new PGA Tour record for the lowest score to par over 72 holes. Matsuyama's remarkable performance culminated in a three-shot victory over Collin Morikawa at Kapalua, Hawaii.
Finishing with an impressive 8-under 65 in the final round, Matsuyama clinched the title with a total score of 35-under 257. This score surpassed the previous record of 34-under par set by Cameron Smith in 2022 at the same venue.
Not only did Matsuyama break the overall scoring record, but he also set a new mark for the most birdies or better in a single tournament with 35. This exceptional display of skill earned Matsuyama his 11th career PGA Tour title and marked his third victory in the last 10 months against strong competition.
Despite his consistent play throughout the week, Morikawa had to settle for second place as Matsuyama's record-breaking performance proved insurmountable.
The Plantation course at Kapalua provided ideal scoring conditions with minimal wind, leading to a scoring fest for the players. The absence of challenging weather elements contributed to the low scores posted by the competitors, including Matsuyama's historic achievement.
Hideki Matsuyama's record-breaking victory at The Sentry Tournament sets a high standard for the new PGA Tour season and solidifies his position as one of the top contenders in professional golf.
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