With a final round of 63 (-7), Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama forced overtime and beat American Russell Henley on the first extra hole to win the Sony Open on Sunday. in Hawaii.
This is the 15th professional victory for the golfer who became the first representative of his country to win in a major tournament with his coronation at the Masters Tournament in 2021.
In overtime, Matsuyama hit a par-five eagle from the 18th pennant. His rival meanwhile committed a bogey. Previously, the Nippon had harvested seven birdies.
Matsuyama and Henley had combined 257 (-23) after the regulation 72 holes.
Adam Svensson had the best result among Canadian golfers. He completed the event with a performance of 67 (-3). His total of 263 strikes (-17) allowed him to share seventh place in the standings with Americans Keith Mitchell and Matt Kuchar, as well as Scotsman Russell Knox.
With a stroke more than his compatriot, Canadian Corey Conners finished the tournament alone in 11th place. The latter gave a card of 64 (-6) during his last lap.
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