Echavarria Wins 2024 Zozo Championship

Nico Echavarria claimed his second PGA Tour victory at the Zozo Championship in Japan, finishing with a score of 20-under to edge out Justin Thomas and Max Greyserman by one stroke. Echavarria's success was partly attributed to a grip change on his putter, which significantly improved his performance in putting metrics. Despite a strong showing from Greyserman, who briefly took the lead with a birdie on the 14th, he could not maintain his advantage, missing a crucial birdie putt on the 18th. Thomas, who has been seeking his first win since the 2022 PGA Championship, finished tied for second alongside Greyserman. The event highlighted a dramatic final round where Echavarria's birdies on the 16th and 18th holes secured his victory. Former champion Collin Morikawa and other notable players like Xander Schauffele struggled, finishing well behind the leaders.