Japanese golf star Hideki Matsuyama made history at the Genesis Invitational by setting a new record for the lowest closing round by a winner at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California. Matsuyama's impressive comeback from behind, with a stunning 9-under 62, secured him his ninth victory on the PGA Tour, surpassing the previous record held by K.J. Choi of South Korea for the most wins by an Asian-born player.
Finishing at 17-under 267, Matsuyama clinched a three-shot win over runners-up Will Zalatoris and Luke List. This victory marks Matsuyama's first PGA Tour win since the Sony Open two years ago. The accomplishment was particularly meaningful for Matsuyama, who received a congratulatory text from Shigeki Maruyama, a fellow Japanese golfer, who had once discussed the potential of becoming the most successful Asian player on the PGA Tour.
