Hideki’s Heroics & Tiger on the Mic - December 8th, 2025
Update: 2025-12-08
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We break down Hideki Matsuyama’s playoff victory at the Hero World Challenge and Tiger Woods’ electric stint in the broadcast booth on December 8th, 2025.
HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
- Hideki Matsuyama bookended his season with a victory at 22-under, firing a final-round 64 to force a playoff. From a hole-out eagle on the 10th to a dart in the playoff, Hideki denied Alex Noren’s gritty comeback bid.
- The Challenge: Tiger Woods told Hideki pre-round to shoot 10-under; Hideki responded with a 64 and the trophy.
- Gear Note: Hideki reunited with his "Ace" Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS putter to seal the deal.
THE CHASING PACK
- Scottie Scheffler’s bid for a three-peat unraveled on the 11th with a mud-ball driver off the deck that found the waste area, while Sepp Straka’s back-nine charge died in the bunkers.
- Quote: Tiger on Scottie’s aggressive decision at 11: "I wouldn't have hit that."
- Viral Moment: The handshake between Charlie Woods and Scottie Scheffler that took over social media.
TIGER IN THE BOOTH
- The tournament host stole the show on commentary, offering insights on how YouTube is "turbocharging" youth development and providing a health update on his prep for The Masters (cleared to chip and putt).
- Fun Fact: Tiger absolutely lost it laughing at Kevin Kisner’s bladed wedge shot.
- Human Angle: The wholesome "See you at home" exchange between Tiger and his neighbor, runner-up Alex Noren.
Quick Hits
Scheffler debuts the Qi10 driver • Spieth finishes dead last • JJ Spaun’s nerves playing in front of the host
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