Johnson stays hot to win Sony Open

Zach Johnson closed with a five-under-par 65 on Sunday for a two-shot victory in the Sony Open at Honolulu, ending his two-week stay in Hawaii by playing his final six rounds in 30 under.

Johnson, whose 64-67 last weekend at Kapalua gave him a tie for sixth, outlasted David Toms in a well-played duel along the back nine of Waialae to build a two-shot lead, then eliminated any drama with a two-putt birdie on the 18th for the second victory in his last six starts.

Tadd Fujikawa, the 18-year-old from Honolulu trying to become the youngest winner in PGA Tour history, started the final round two shots out of the lead, but never got any closer as he struggled to a 73 and tied for 32nd.

“I just couldn’t get anything going,” said Fujikawa, who resumes his senior year in high school today.

Johnson finished at 15-under 265 to earn his fifth career victory.

Toms, who won the Sony Open three years ago, had to settle for a strong start to his season. He finished out of the top 125 on the money list last year and is trying to qualify for the big events that for years were a regular part of his schedule.

Toms closed with a 66 and tied for second with Adam Scott, who gave himself a late chance with a 64. Scott left a 10-foot birdie putt short on the 17th, and he knew his birdie on the 18th to finish at 13-under 267 would not be enough.

“It was nice to get on the back nine and have a chance, and get the competitive nerves going again,” Scott said. “I really enjoyed that, and I enjoyed the challenge.

“I wish I could have made the putt on 17 to have a bit of a chance on the last, but all in all, I’m pretty happy with how my game is shaping up.”

Goosen wins

South African star Retief Goosen won the Sunshine Tour’s Africa Open at East London, South Africa, closing with a seven-under 65 for a one-stroke victory over Darren Clarke, Branden Grace, Michael Hoey and Darren Fichardt.

“This year, I feel I’m a little more prepared for the game than over the last couple of years,” the two-time U.S. Open champion said.

“I have been working hard on my fitness and everything. I’m probably the fittest now that I’ve been in the last five years.”