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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