Hideki Matsuyama changed putters because he saw someone else using the model and "it looked good." He made seven birdies and and eagle with it.

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits a shot at the 11th hole during the second round of The Sentry golf event, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at the Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt ...

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Hideki Matsuyama opened the new season with a record performance, though it was hard to tell from his emotions. He was a machine at The Sentry, with 35 holes at birdie or ...

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Hideki Matsuyama got the new season off to a smashing start Sunday when he broke the PGA Tour record to par for 72 holes by closing with an 8-under 65 for a three-shot victory ...

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds the champions trophy after the final round of The Sentry golf event, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York ...

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts after missing birdie on the fourth green during the final round of The Sentry golf event, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua ...