Guest Sports News Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/9dbfc1eecc326d047e0d1126daff171f.jpg(Reuters) - Justin Thomas recovered from a late double-bogey and held off a last-day challenge by Japan’s in-form Hideki Matsuyama to clinch his third PGA Tour victory, by three shots at the SBS Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Sunday. The long-hitting American had been a commanding five strokes in front with five holes to play at the Kapalua Resort on the island of Maui before his lead was stunningly cut to just one after 15 holes. Thomas then benefited from a two-shot swing at the par-four 17th, where he sank a three-footer for birdie after Matsuyama had three-putted for bogey, and also birdied the last to close with a four-under 69 in the PGA Tour's opening event of the year. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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