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On Friday, January 3, popular golf influencer Fat Perez was present at Kapalua, Hawaii, for the Sentry 2025. He also had a candid chat with Andy North during the PGA Tour's coverage, where he spoke about his golf YouTube journey and other things.
Nick Stubbe, also known as Fat Perez, has over 512K subscribers on his Instagram account, where he regularly posts videos. Besides, he is part of the YouTube channel Bob Does Sports, alongside Robby Berger and Joseph Demare.
On Friday, the PGA Tour took to X to post the conversation between Andy North and Perez. The two-time US Open winner starts the interview by asking about Perez's journey.
"A lot of luck, a lot of perseverance, a lot of scrolling on Instagram and connections took me out of the cubicle and now we're out here in Maui. What a world," he replied.
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Perez then praised Kapalua's Plantation Course in the follow-up question.
"This golf course is incredible," he added. "I mean, you see the elevation on TV, you see the slopes and things after watching these for years and years and years. But until you get out here and really stand out here, it is incredible, this land. I don't know how somebody thought, let's build a golf course on this, but they did a hell of a job."
During the chat, Perez also spoke about his love for basketball, his Eurostep celebration, and his experience playing in the Pro-Am. When asked about his favorite for the Sentry 2025, he chose Xander Schauffele.
"Give me Xander," Perez replied. "He loves this golf course. He's got one of the best golf swings in the world and Scottie is at home, so everybody's got a chance."
Hideki Matsuyama takes the 36-hole lead at the Sentry 2025
Hideki Matsuyama carded his second straight 65 at the Sentry 2025 to take the 36-hole lead in the season opener. After two days of play, he totaled 16-under, one shot ahead of Collin Morikawa. Morikawa posted a 65 in the second round, with nine birdies and one bogey.
Corey Conners, Maverick McNealy, and Tom Hoge were all tied for third at 14-under. Hoge, who shot a first-round 64, carded a 68 in the second round, slipping two spots.
The third round of the Sentry 2025 will begin on Saturday, January 4, at 1:12 pm ET, with Patrick Cantlay, Viktor Hovland, and Patton Kizzire teeing off from the first hole. Simultaneously, Stephan Jaeger, Russell Henley, and Denny McCarthy will begin play from the tenth tee.
