Matsuyama wins playoff in dramatic Dunlop final round
Published on: Monday, November 24, 2014
TOKYO: Hideki Matsuyama won the Dunlop Phoenix tournament on his return to Japan after winning a playoff following a dramatic final round on Sunday.Overnight leader Matsuyama, who captured his maiden victory on the US PGA Tour earlier this season, won on the first extra hole after countryman Hiroshi Iwata had forced a playoff with a blazing round of 63 at the shoreline course in Miyazaki, on the western tip of Japan.Beginning the day with a two-shot lead, the 22-year-old Matsuyama closed with a one-under-par 70 after birdying the final two holes for a 15-under total of 269.
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Iwata self-destructed in the playoff, taking six shots to reach the green and leaving Matsuyama to complete formalities.American supernova Jordan Spieth, who finished joint runner-up to Bubba Watson at this year's US Masters, finished in a tie for third on 14 under at the $1.7 million tournament after a round of 69.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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