Chris Kirk Wins The Sentry, Credits Sobriety for Success

Kirk's Victory Secures Spot in Masters, Sets Stage for Return to Kapalua Next Year

Chris Kirk won The Sentry, the PGA Tour's season-opening event, with a score of 29-under-par, beating Sahith Theegala by one stroke.
Kirk's victory marks his second win in 11 months, following his triumph at the Honda Classic in February 2023, after an eight-year drought between PGA Tour victories.
The 38-year-old golfer, who took a six-month leave of absence in 2019 to address mental health and addiction issues, credits his sobriety for his recent successes.
Kirk's victory at The Sentry assures him a spot in the Masters and allows him to return to Kapalua to start next year.
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