Hideki Matsuyama made history on Sunday by carding the lowest-ever 72-hole score in the history of the PGA Tour. The Japanese star shot an incredible 35-under to win The Sentry in Kapalua, Hawaii, finishing three shots ahead of American Collin Morikawa to claim his 11th career title.
Matsuyama sealed the record with a birdie on the final hole of the tournament at The Plantation Course, ending the day with an impressive eight-under 65. This victory marked his third win in the last 10 months and earned him a substantial $3.6 million in prize money.
Despite Morikawa's strong performance, shooting 32-under and carding a 67 on Sunday, it wasn't enough to secure the title. Matsuyama's steady play, including four birdies on the back nine, allowed him to maintain his lead and emerge victorious.
South Korean Im Sung-jae finished third on 29-under, while Venezuelan Jhonattan Vegas claimed fourth place. However, the tournament wasn't without its share of drama as Australian Cam Davis and American Will Zalatoris mistakenly hit each other's balls on the 15th hole, resulting in a two-shot penalty for both players.
This error proved costly, as Davis would have finished tied for fifth and earned an additional $306,625 in prize money without the penalty. Zalatoris, on the other hand, would have been tied for 15th and received almost $120,000 more in earnings.
