What was Hideki Matsuyama's key to winning The Sentry? A look at the tournament stats

Hideki Matsuyama has earned his eleventh title on the PGA Tour with his stellar win at The Sentry this week. The Japanese golfer dominated the field by bearing the solo lead through three rounds. His statistics for the four rounds at the challenging Kapalua Plantation Course and Resort are proof of his incredible skill and determination.

The 32-year-old led the 59-player field in total strokes gained with a whopping 17.978 gained over the last four days. This is a true testament to his ability to be able to play calculated shots and take risks where required. Matsuyama ranked second in strokes gained in approach shots with 9.158.

Matsuyama did not lose any strokes this week, with all his strokes gained stats being positive numbers. The 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship winner had a driving accuracy of 75 percent by hitting 45 out of 60 fairways off the tee to place him tied for seventh in the field for the stat.

Despite his longest drive traveling a whopping 414 yards, his average distance off the tee was 285.10 yards. The 2025 Sentry winner was the 21st longest hitter. The major championship winner's ability to hole putts saved him 5.417 strokes. His putting led him to card in the most birdies this week by beating par on 33 holes.

Here's a look into Matsuyama's winning stats that earned him a slice of the grand $20 million purse prize (via PGA Tour):

• Strokes Gained - Off the Tee: 2.026 (16)
• Strokes Gained - Approach to Green: 9.158 (2)
• Strokes Gained - Putting: 5.417 (3)
• Strokes Gained - Total: 17.978 (1)
• Driving Accuracy: 75% [45/60] (T7)
• Average Driving Distance: 285.10 yards (21)
• Longest Drive: 414 yards (T14)
• Greens in Regulation: 87.50% [63/72] (T4)
• Scrambling: 88.89% [8/9] (3)
• Putts per GIR: 1.56 (2)
• Feet of Putts Made: 98 (2)
• Eagles: 2 (T2)
• Birdies: 33 (1)
• Pars: 35 (T54)

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Hideki Matsuyama's Scorecards for The Sentry

Here's a look into Hideki Matsuyama's scorecards for all rounds of The Sentry at the Kapalua Plantation Course (via PGA Tour):

Round 1 (Total - 65)

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 2 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 3 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 4 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 5 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 6 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 7 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 8 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 9 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 11 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 12 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 13 (par 4) - 5
• Hole 14 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 15 (par 5) - 3
• Hole 16 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 17 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 18 (par 5) - 5

Round 2 (Total - 65)

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 2 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 3 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 4 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 5 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 6 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 7 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 8 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 9 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 11 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 12 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 13 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 14 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 15 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 16 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 17 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 18 (par 5) - 5

Round 3 (Total - 62)

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 2 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 3 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 4 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 5 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 6 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 7 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 8 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 9 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 11 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 12 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 13 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 14 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 15 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 16 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 17 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 18 (par 5) - 4

Round 4 (Total - 65)

• Hole 1 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 2 (par 3) - 3
• Hole 3 (par 4) - 2
• Hole 4 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 5 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 6 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 7 (par 4) - 5
• Hole 8 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 9 (par 5) - 4
• Hole 10 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 11 (par 3) - 2
• Hole 12 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 13 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 14 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 15 (par 5) - 5
• Hole 16 (par 4) - 3
• Hole 17 (par 4) - 4
• Hole 18 (par 5) - 4