Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama secured a historic three-stroke victory at The Genesis Invitational on Sunday to become the leading Asian golfer with the most PGA TOUR titles with an unprecedented nine career wins.
The 31-year-old started the final round some six shots off the lead but put together one of the greatest rounds witnessed at iconic Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles with a sensational 9-under 62 to win comfortably from Will Zalatoris (69) and Luke List (68). Overnight leader Patrick Cantlay finished tied fourth after a 72.
Matsuyama’s nine-birdie round for an unblemished card was the lowest final-day score in history at Riviera and ended a frustrating two-year title drought. He broke a tie with Korea’s K.J. Choi for most victories by an Asian player. His...