US EditionMatsuyama Rallies in the Bahamas and Beats Noren in a Playoff to Win Hero World Challenge
Hideki Matsuyama birdied the first playoff hole after a bogey-free 64, securing his second Hero World Challenge title hosted by Tiger Woods.
- On Sunday, Hideki Matsuyama closed with an 8-under 64 and hit a 9-iron to 2 feet for a birdie on the first playoff hole to beat Alex Noren at the Hero World Challenge.
- Starting three shots back, Matsuyama holed out from 116 yards for an eagle on the 10th, propelling him up the leaderboard, as he surged past Sepp Straka and Scottie Scheffler.
- Alex Noren charged on the back nine and birdied the final hole to join Matsuyama at 22-under 266 and force the playoff, while Matsuyama said, `Tiger told me to shoot 10 under today.`
- The victory gives Hideki Matsuyama his second Hero World Challenge title and 21st career win worldwide, continuing his success in Tiger Woods–hosted events including the Genesis Invitational.
- As a season-ending event, the Hero World Challenge concluded this past weekend and reinforced Hideki Matsuyama's strong form in Tiger Woods-hosted events heading into next season, the AP reported.
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Hideki Matsuyama holed out from the 10th fairway for eagle on his way to an 8-under 64 and stuffed his 9-iron to 2 feet on the 18th hole in a playoff to defeat Alex Noren and win the Hero World Challenge for the second time. Noren also shot a 64,…
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