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.

The first event of the PGA Tour's 2025 schedule is in the books. Hideki Matsuyama captured The Sentry in record-setting fashion, shooting 35 under for the week and setting a new record for score in relation to par and most birdies or better (35) in a single PGA Tour event.