INZAI CITY, Japan – Tiger Woods shrugged off an early bogey Monday to win the Zozo Championship and tie Sam Snead’s PGA Tour record of 82 victories.
The 43-year-old American returned to Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club to play the final seven holes in the rain-hit tournament, completing a 3-under-par 67 in the fourth round to finish at 19-under 261 and beat local favorite Hideki Matsuyama by three strokes.
“It’s just crazy. It’s a lot,” Woods said. “I’ve been able to be consistent most of my career. Today was one of those days where I was able to pull it out.”
Woods had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee two months ago, his fifth procedure on the same problematic joint. He was making his first start in his 23rd season on the PGA Tour.
“I can still manage my way around the golf course,” Woods said. “I know how to play. I was able to do that this week.”