Hideki Matsuyama Wins FedEx St. Jude Championship

Hideki Matsuyama nearly squandered a commanding five-shot lead during the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, experiencing a dramatic collapse with a stretch of four holes that included a bogey, a double-bogey, and a water ball. Despite this turmoil, Matsuyama recovered to secure a two-shot victory with a final score of 17 under par, thanks to two crucial birdies on the final holes. Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland tied for second at 15 under, with Schauffele shooting a bogey-free 63. This victory marks Matsuyama's second win of the 2024 PGA Tour season and elevates him to third in the FedEx Cup standings. The tournament's outcome also saw several players, including Tom Kim and Justin Rose, miss the cut for the upcoming BMW Championship. With this win, Matsuyama demonstrated resilience, gaining significant strokes in putting despite the pressure of the moment.