Hideki Matsuyama Sets PGA Tour Record with Sentry Victory

Matsuyama's dominant performance at Kapalua includes a record-breaking 35-under-par finish, but PGA Tour faces criticism over lackluster coverage.

Hideki Matsuyama claimed his 11th PGA Tour victory at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, finishing with a record-breaking 35-under-par score.
Matsuyama's performance included 35 birdies or better, surpassing previous records held by Cameron Smith and Sungjae Im, and earned him $3.6 million in prize money.
Taylor Pendrith made history with the first-ever albatross in the tournament's 27-year history, holing a 6-iron from 200 yards on the par-5 fifth hole.
Fans criticized the PGA Tour's broadcast quality, citing missed key moments, such as Matsuyama's eagle and Pendrith's albatross, and comparing it unfavorably to LIV Golf's coverage style.
The PGA Tour introduced a new viewership measurement system with Nielsen, but fans argue that poor production undermines efforts to grow the sport's audience.