Golf-Thrilled Matsuyama claims Zozo Championship with back nine charge

FILE PHOTO: Oct 14, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Hideki Matsuyama tees off on the third during the first round of the CJ Cup golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - A blistering back nine saw Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama hold off a determined challenge from Cameron Tringale to win the Zozo Championship by five shots in front of his adoring Japanese supporters on Sunday.

With the gallery restricted to 5,000 fans, Matsuyama's final round 65 earned him the title at the Narashino Country Club in Chiba as Tringale's challenge faltered over the final two holes.