Hideki Matsuyama – Photo Credit: Ed Balaun on Flickr

After winning twice in 2021, Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama longs to grab his first victory in 2022.

In the second event of this year, the 29-year old Masters champion earned his eighth PGA Tour win at the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii. Matsuyama shot a 7-under 63 in the final round at Waialae Country Club to match 54-hole leader Russell Henley at 23 under and force a playoff, which he won on the first extra hole.

32-year old Henley, who shot a 6-under 65, entered the day with a two-shot advantage and held a five-shot lead with nine holes to play.

After Matsuyama made birdie on the par-5 18th to better Henley’s par, the pair went back to the tee for the first playoff hole and the drives were the same result as in regulation. The American professional golfer found the bunker and Matsuyama the fairway. After a Henley lay-up shot, Matsuyama went pin-seeking with his approach from 270-plus yards to leave a three-foot putt for eagle and the win.

Meanwhile, Kevin Kisner and Seamus Power finished T-3 at 19 under, while Michael Thompson and Lucas Glover rounded out the top five at 18 under.