Dominant, Hideki Matsuyama. By signing a final card of 65 (-5), the Japanese gave himself a big victory at home, for the 3rd edition of the Zozo Championship, the 2nd in Japan. If, in 2019, Matsuyama failed 3 shots behind Woods and took second place, it was he who crushed the field this year.
One last thunderous round
The Masters winner started his final round par five in a row, before hitting a long distance putt for eagle at 6 (par 5), his first of the week. An error in the 8 caught by a return (almost) perfect. Birdie on 11, 13 and 15, Bogey on 17, before sealing his victory with class by an eagle at 18. A superb drive on the fairway, followed by a blow of wood full hole, and the putt which falls to make. lift the Japanese public.
With this victory on his soil, Matsuyama climbs back to 12th place in the world. He spoke shortly after his victory: “ It was one of my biggest goals to win here in front of the Japanese fans, I’m very happy I did. In 2019 Tiger won the Masters and came to win here (le Zozo Championship), now it’s me and I’m very happy with that too. “
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