Zozo Championship: Tiger Woods makes golfing history by equalling Sam Snead's record of 82 US PGA Tour titles
5 years, 2 months ago

Zozo Championship: Tiger Woods makes golfing history by equalling Sam Snead's record of 82 US PGA Tour titles

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It’s a lot,” the 43-year-old Woods said of his 82nd official Tour victory. Inzai, Japan: Tiger Woods said it was “crazy” after he made golfing history on Monday by holding off the challenge of home favourite Hideki Matsuyama to win the weather-delayed Zozo Championship by three shots. The 15-time major winner Woods finished 19-under par to equal US legend Sam Snead’s all-time record of 82 US PGA Tour victories set 54 years ago. It was definitely stressful.” Woods led from gun to tape in the inaugural US PGA Tour event in Japan, which saw Friday’s play washed out by the fringes of a typhoon that dumped almost 10 inches of rain on the course 50 miles from Tokyo, forcing play into an extra day.

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Hideki Matsuyama breaks PGA Tour record in Hawaii win
3 days, 17 hours ago

Hideki Matsuyama breaks PGA Tour record in Hawaii win

The Independent  

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Hideki Matsuyama has record-setting start to the PGA Tour season with victory at Kapalua
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4 days, 1 hour ago

Hideki Matsuyama has record-setting start to the PGA Tour season with victory at Kapalua

Associated Press  

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Hideki Matsuyama opened the new season with a record performance, though it was hard to tell from his emotions. Staked to a one-shot lead going into the final round, Matsuyama holed out from 107 yards for eagle on the third hole, expanded the lead when Morikawa had consecutive three-putts — one for par, another for bogey — …

Hideki Matsuyama sets personal best with 11 birdies for a 62 and leads Morikawa by 1 at Kapalua
5 days, 1 hour ago

Hideki Matsuyama sets personal best with 11 birdies for a 62 and leads Morikawa by 1 at Kapalua

Associated Press  

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Collin Morikawa had to judge how his ball would come out of the first cut of rough on the 16th hole at Kapalua, and it was close to perfect, settling 20 inches away for a sure birdie in his terrific duel with Hideki Matsuyama. “Collin played well and I just kind of followed him, so good day,” …

Hideki Matsuyama wins PGA Tour play-offs' St Jude Championship
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hideki Matsuyama wins PGA Tour play-offs' St Jude Championship

ABC  

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama survived a shaky back nine to shoot even-par 70 on Sunday at the St Jude Championship and win the opening leg of the PGA Tour's season-ending play-offs at TPC Southwind. Matsuyama finished at 17-under 263, two strokes better than world number two Xander Schauffele and defending Tour champion Viktor Hovland of Norway. The opening tournament of the …

US Open golf: Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele tie major record to lead on 62
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open golf: Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele tie major record to lead on 62

Firstpost  

No one had ever shot 62 in the previous 122 editions of golf’s toughest test until Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele did it some 15 minutes apart Rickie Fowler fired 10 birdies in a US Open record-low round of 62 on Thursday and Xander Schauffele matched it minutes later to share the first-round lead at Los Angeles Country Club. Schauffele, …

Matsuyama struggles to 71 in soggy defence of Zozo Championship
2 years, 2 months ago

Matsuyama struggles to 71 in soggy defence of Zozo Championship

The Hindu  

Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama struggled to a one-over 71 in the first round of the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Thursday as Xander Schauffele carded a 67 to lie just three shots off the lead. “I was able to get some good rest last night and I was feeling better physically, so it’s a shame that I …

Matsuyama revels in record win
2 years, 11 months ago

Matsuyama revels in record win

China Daily  

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama celebrates after winning the Sony Open in Hawaii by defeating American Russell Henley in a playoff at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu on Jan 16, 2022. Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama delivered a grandstand finish in a playoff against a luckless Russell Henley to lift his career eighth title at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday …

Matsuyama nears goal of most prolific Asian-born PGA golfer
2 years, 11 months ago

Matsuyama nears goal of most prolific Asian-born PGA golfer

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Not long after Hideki Matsuyama delivered the best shot he never saw to cap off his improbable comeback in the Sony Open, his phone buzzed with a text from Shigeki Maruyama to remind him of a conversation long ago. “That was always the goal,” Matsuyama said through his interpreter, the winner’s lei still draped around his neck. He …

Thrilled Matsuyama claims Zozo Championship with back nine charge
3 years, 2 months ago

Thrilled Matsuyama claims Zozo Championship with back nine charge

The Hindu  

A blistering back nine saw Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama hold off a determined challenge from Cameron Tringale to win the Zozo Championship by five shots in front of his adoring Japanese supporters on Sunday. With the gallery restricted to 5,000 fans, Matsuyama’s final round 65 earned him the title at the Narashino Country Club in Chiba as Tringale's challenge faltered …

Söderberg leads after 2nd round of Czech Masters while Ernie shares Boeing Classic lead
3 years, 4 months ago

Söderberg leads after 2nd round of Czech Masters while Ernie shares Boeing Classic lead

The Hindu  

File Photo: The 51-year-old South African star, Ernie Els, a four-time major champion, won both of his PGA Tour Champions titles in 2020. It was a lot of fairways, a lot of greens, a few nice putts and a very solid day.” “I went 4 under in three holes right after the rain delay, so it worked out pretty good …

Japan’s Matsuyama in control of Masters, leads by four shots
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan’s Matsuyama in control of Masters, leads by four shots

The Hindu  

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama stormed home in style to put himself in position to become the first Asian golfer to win the Masters as he held a four-shot lead after the rain-interrupted third round at Augusta National on Saturday. I guess all I can do is just relax tonight, prepare well and just do my best tomorrow.” ROUND TWO REPORT Rose, …

Tiger Woods's legendary golf career in jeopardy after car crash forces surgery
3 years, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods's legendary golf career in jeopardy after car crash forces surgery

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The amazing golf career of Tiger Woods, from two-year-old prodigy to his epic comeback 2019 Masters victory, was in jeopardy Tuesday after injuries suffered in a serious solo car crash. In the 1990s, Woods put himself alongside pal and NBA star Michael Jordan as two of the world’s most iconic sports stars and richest endorsement pitchmen, his fame going beyond …

Patrick Cantlay clinches Zozo Championship title - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Patrick Cantlay clinches Zozo Championship title - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

American Patrick Cantlay staged a back nine charge to speed past World No. Cantlay, who began the day three back of overnight leader Thomas, carded a final round seven-under 67 at the Sherwood Country Club to top the leaderboard and collect his third career PGA Tour title with a winning total of 23-under 265. Tiger Woods, back in action for …

Zozo Championship: Sebastian Munoz in the lead, Tiger Woods with his worst score at Sherwood
4 years, 2 months ago

Zozo Championship: Sebastian Munoz in the lead, Tiger Woods with his worst score at Sherwood

Firstpost  

Munoz twice holed out for eagle from a combined distance of 219 yards. Throw in a wild tee shot for double bogey, three bogeys and only five pars and it added to an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead. Thousand Oaks, California: The scorecards of Sebastian Munoz and Tiger Woods were unusual for different reasons Thursday in the Zozo Championship …

Zozo C'ship: A return to Sherwood for Tiger Woods - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Zozo C'ship: A return to Sherwood for Tiger Woods - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Sherwood Country Club again is hosting some of the world’s best players, some of whom return to memories of clutch shots, free money and a happy time of the year with the holidays right around the corner. In another sign of a younger generation on the PGA Tour, defending champion Tiger Woods is among just 11 players in the 78-man …

Matsuyama grabs first-round lead on tough day at Olympia Fields
4 years, 4 months ago

Matsuyama grabs first-round lead on tough day at Olympia Fields

The Hindu  

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama drilled a 67-foot birdie putt on his last hole to grab a one stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Thursday, a day when only three players managed to break par. Matsuyama's three-under 67 put him one clear of American Tyler Duncan and two ahead of Canada's Mackenzie Hughes as players struggled with fast and firm conditions …

Woods upping workload as fitness fears recede
4 years, 4 months ago

Woods upping workload as fitness fears recede

China Daily  

Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of The Northern Trust golf tournament at TPC of Boston in Norton, Massachusetts, USA, Aug 20, 2020. "The plan is to play four out of five," Woods said on Wednesday after playing the back nine at TPC Boston. It's an ambitious plan for a 44-year-old who …

Golf's talking points ahead of Charles Schwab Challenge
4 years, 7 months ago

Golf's talking points ahead of Charles Schwab Challenge

The Hindu  

Top-level golf returns from its coronavirus shutdown on Thursday as the US PGA Tour season resumes with a star-studded field at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas. READ: Delhi Golf Club’s treatment ‘mentally affecting’ Rashid Khan, will write to Rijiju But he may be saving his fragile body for the frantic revamped schedule in August and …

Tiger Woods to miss Players Championship due to back injury
4 years, 10 months ago

Tiger Woods to miss Players Championship due to back injury

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods faces a race against time to be fit for his Masters title defence after opting out of next week's The Players Championship. The 15-time major winner has not played on the PGA Tour since he finished a lowly 68th - last of all players who made the cut - at the Genesis Open three weeks ago. Woods has …

Tiger Woods not thinking record 83rd title at Torrey Pines
4 years, 11 months ago

Tiger Woods not thinking record 83rd title at Torrey Pines

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods says he does not give any thought to winning a record 83rd PGA Tour title as he prepares to tee off for the first time this year in the Farmers Insurance Open. Woods matched Sam Snead's haul of 82 titles by winning the Zozo Championship last October. "That number, just trying to get to 83, I really don't …

McIlroy hails Tiger Woods as golf's greatest
5 years, 2 months ago

McIlroy hails Tiger Woods as golf's greatest

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods will go down as golf's greatest and most resilient player, according to four-time major champion Rory McIlroy. In his first tournament since undergoing knee surgery, Woods matched Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour wins when he triumphed at the Zozo Championship in Japan last month. Woods' victory followed on from his remarkable success at the Masters earlier …

Woods savours record after matching Snead for 82 career wins
5 years, 2 months ago

Woods savours record after matching Snead for 82 career wins

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods described his record-tying PGA Tour victory as "crazy" after reigning supreme at the Zozo Championship. The 43-year-old Woods underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee to repair minor cartilage damage in August, having secured a remarkable Masters victory in April — his first major title in almost 11 years. Woods made a spectacular return from career-threatening back …

Tiger Woods: The stunning statistics behind the PGA Tour great and 15-time major champion
5 years, 2 months ago

Tiger Woods: The stunning statistics behind the PGA Tour great and 15-time major champion

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods, who two years ago was unsure if he would ever play again because of injury, landed another big win on the PGA Tour to match Sam Snead's record of 82 titles. MAJOR WINS Woods famously sits second in the list of men's major winners, edging to just three behind Jack Nicklaus' tally of 18 with his fifth Masters …

Tiger Woods claims historic 82nd title with Zozo Championship victory
5 years, 2 months ago

Tiger Woods claims historic 82nd title with Zozo Championship victory

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods secured a record-equalling 82nd PGA Tour crown after the 15-time major champion won the Zozo Championship in Japan on Monday. The 43-year-old underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee to repair minor cartilage damage in August, having secured a remarkable Masters success in April – his first major title in almost 11 years. Woods made a spectacular …

Tiger Woods captures landmark 82nd PGA Tour title
5 years, 2 months ago

Tiger Woods captures landmark 82nd PGA Tour title

Al Jazeera  

Tiger Woods has made golfing history at the Zozo championship in Japan by tying the record for most career titles on the PGA Tour with his 82nd win. pic.twitter.com/m9ICuVyJmX — Tiger Woods October 28, 2019 The 15-time major champion was three strokes ahead of second-placed Hideki Matsuyama from Japan with seven holes to go on Sunday when play was suspended …

Tiger Woods ties record for most PGA Tour titles with 82nd win in Japan
5 years, 2 months ago

Tiger Woods ties record for most PGA Tour titles with 82nd win in Japan

CNN  

CNN — Tiger Woods added another layer of history to a remarkable year when he won his record-equaling 82nd PGA Tour title at the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan. After failing to qualify for this year’s Tour Championship, he then took two months off for knee surgery before returning to take part in a made-for-TV event with Matsuyama, McIlroy and …

Zozo Championship: Tiger Woods surges past Gary Woodland to lead after Round Two
5 years, 2 months ago

Zozo Championship: Tiger Woods surges past Gary Woodland to lead after Round Two

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods picked up where he left off in round one to lead a weather-affected Zozo Championship by two shots at the halfway point. Heavy rain wiped out play in Inzai on Friday with all rounds pushed back a day, but Woods made a second successive six-under 64 to take a two-shot advantage over fellow American Gary Woodland. The 15-time …

PGA Tour: Tiger purrs as Woods earns share of Zozo Championship lead with stunning 64 in Japan
5 years, 2 months ago

PGA Tour: Tiger purrs as Woods earns share of Zozo Championship lead with stunning 64 in Japan

The Hindu  

Tiger Woods delivered a masterclass as the 15-time major champion earned a share of the lead after Round One at the Zozo Championship. Featuring at the first official PGA Tour tournament held in Japan, Woods endured a nightmare start at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, where the former World No. Read | US PGA Tour Commissioner: Golf gambling to be …

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