Hideki Matsuyama Wins FedEx St. Jude Championship

Hideki Matsuyama clinched the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis on August 18, despite a dramatic back nine where he lost a five-shot lead. After initially leading with strong performance, Matsuyama faltered with bogeys and a double bogey on holes 12 to 15, allowing Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele to catch up. However, he regained his composure and sank a crucial 26-foot birdie on the 17th hole, finishing the tournament with a final score of 17-under. Matsuyama's victory marks his 10th PGA Tour title and his second win this season. He expressed immense satisfaction in winning a FedEx playoff event after years of effort. The win also elevated him in the FedEx Cup rankings, moving him to third place after securing $3.6 million in prize money.