Justin Thomas closes out the victory at PGA’s Tournament of Champions
Justin Thomas bounced back at just the right time Sunday to hold off Hideki Matsuyama and win the SBS Tournament of Champions.
Thomas closed with a four-under-par 69 and ended Matsuyama’s bid for a fourth consecutive victory.
Thomas went from a five-shot lead to a one-shot lead in just two holes on the back nine. He was still ahead by one on the 17th hole when he ripped an approach from 214 yards to within three feet. Matsuyama three-putted from 30 feet for bogey, Thomas made his birdie and his lead was back to three.
That allowed him a comfortable walk with a spectacular view of the Pacific down the 18th at Kapalua.
In his last six events worldwide, Matsuyama has four victories and two second places — both to Thomas.
Get our high school sports newsletter
Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
