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The Sentry: Tom Hoge nudges ahead in PGA Tour 2025 season opener after opening round in Hawaii | Golf News
Tom Hoge birdied four of his first five holes on his way to a nine-under opening round of 64 as he secured a one-stroke lead at The Sentry in Hawaii.
The 35-year-old American registered 10 birdies and one bogey, at the sixth, to nudge ahead of countryman Will Zalatoris
and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama on day one of the opening event of the 2025 PGA Tour season.
Matsuyama’s move up the leaderboard came courtesy of a stunning birdie-eagle-birdie streak across holes 14 to 16 on the back nine; Collin Morikawa, Cameron Young and Canada’s Corey Conners are bunched one further back at seven under in in a tie for third.
Xander Schauffele, a two-time major winner in 2024 and the highest-ranked player in the field, carded a disappointing opening round of 72, seeing him eight off the lead at one-under-par.
Xander Schauffele is eight shots off early pace-setter Tom Hoge after day one in Hawaii
Defending champion Chris Kirk shot a 74 with two double-bogeys and is back near the bottom of the leaderboard in a tie for 48th place.
The Sentry brings together 31 PGA Tournament winners and 29 players who finished inside the top 50 FedEx Cup standings last year.
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler was ruled out after undergoing surgery to repair a hand injury sustained while cooking Christmas dinner.
Overnight leader Hoge, meanwhile, enjoyed some time off from golf as he became a father for the first time in December.
“There wasn’t a whole lot of play or practice the last few months,” he said. “I think when we kind of start off the year, expectations aren’t as high, you don’t know where the game’s at.
“I feel like I’m maybe a little bit freer out here on the golf course, just because you shake off the bad shots a little bit easier and just chalk it up for being January.”
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The Sentry: Tom Hoge nudges ahead in PGA Tour 2025 season opener after opening round in Hawaii | Golf News
Tom Hoge got off to a strong start in the 2025 PGA Tour season opener at The Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. The American golfer carded an impressive opening round to take the lead in the prestigious tournament.
Hoge’s solid play on the challenging course saw him card a score of -6 to finish at the top of the leaderboard after the first round. His precise ball-striking and steady putting were key factors in his success, as he navigated the tricky conditions with ease.
The 33-year-old from North Dakota has been a consistent performer on the PGA Tour in recent years, and his strong showing in the season opener bodes well for the rest of the year. With his game in top form, Hoge will be looking to build on his early success and continue to compete at the highest level.
As the tournament progresses, Hoge will face stiff competition from some of the top players in the world, including defending champion Justin Thomas and former winners like Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. However, with his game firing on all cylinders, Hoge will be a force to be reckoned with as he looks to secure his first PGA Tour victory.
Stay tuned for more updates on The Sentry Tournament of Champions as Tom Hoge looks to maintain his lead and emerge victorious in Hawaii.
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