Nick Taylor Claims Sony Open

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Nick Taylor Claims Sony Open

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Published by Bonnyton Golf Club in Golf News · Monday 13 Jan 2025 ·  2:30
Nick Taylor delivered a thrilling performance to claim victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii, securing his fifth PGA Tour title and earning an invitation to The Masters this April.

The Canadian golfer forced a play-off with a stunning eagle on the 18th hole at Waialae Country Club. Despite missing two short birdie opportunities earlier, Taylor's chip-in from off the green on the par-five final hole sealed a five-under 65, propelling him into the clubhouse lead.

Colombia's Nico Echavarria matched Taylor's 65, thanks to a superb bunker shot on the 18th that set up a tap-in birdie, joining him at 16-under and forcing the play-off. In the tense decider, Taylor holed a vital 10-foot birdie to extend the play-off, ultimately clinching victory on the second extra hole when Echavarria three-putted.

Taylor's triumph marks his third consecutive play-off victory, following wins at the RBC Canadian Open in 2023 and the WM Phoenix Open last season.

A Tight Contest
The final round was anything but straightforward. Germany's Stephen Jaeger and American JJ Spaun were in contention, finishing tied for third at 15-under. Jaeger's out-of-bounds tee shot on the 16th and Spaun's bogey on the 17th dashed their hopes of joining the play-off.

Echavarria displayed resilience with key saves, including a 15-foot par on the 15th and a 12-foot birdie on the 16th, keeping him in the hunt. However, Taylor's late heroics proved too much to overcome.

Reflecting on his victory, Taylor said, "I’m a bit stunned this worked out this way. I was one over through seven but got on a birdie streak. I just kept hanging in there, and fortunate for me, really good things happened at the end."

Notable Performances
England’s Harry Hall tied for tenth with a final-round 69, while Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley shared sixth place. Last week’s record-breaking winner Hideki Matsuyama closed with a 66, finishing tied for 16th.

Next Up
The PGA Tour continues with the American Express in California, set to take place at the Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta.

Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses.

Nick Taylor’s Winning WITB: 2025 Sony Open

Driver:
  • Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees)
  • Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Blue Tour Spec 6 X
Fairway Woods:
  • 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
    • Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Blue Tour Spec 6 X
  • 5-wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (18 degrees)
    • Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV 85 TX
Hybrid:
  • Titleist TSR2 (21 degrees)
    • Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 95 X
Irons:
  • Titleist T100 (4-9)
    • Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400
Wedges:
  • Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 54-14F)
  • Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-T)
    • Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400
Putter:
  • TaylorMade Spider Tour Red
    • Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour
Grips:
  • Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball:
  • Titleist Pro V1x


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