The Olympic bronze medalist also improves his record as a 36-hole leader. Commanding the seventh lead of his career at the halfway point, Matsuyama converted his advantage into his fourth victory while in that position. It is his second straight conversion with his last coming at what was his most recent victory, the 2024 St. Jude Championship.

Adam Scott (T15, -21 on the week) and Justin Thomas (T26, -19) were well off the pace all week, but they had a fun — if maddening — moment on Friday. Thomas’ approach on the par-4 6th looked good, very good … right up until Scott got in the way:

Hideki Matsuyama carded the lowest-ever 72-hole score in the history of the PGA Tour on Sunday, shooting an astonishing 35-under to win The Sentry in Kapalua, Hawaii.