Chris Kirk, 38, earned his 6th PGA TOUR title at the Tour’s first event of 2024. The Tennessee native blitzed the Plantation Course at Kapalua Plantation with a score of -29 (67-65-66-65)to best Sahith Theegala by a single stroke.
It is Kirk’s second victory in as many years, He earned his way into the field at The Sentry courtesy of a win at The Honda Classic in 2023. His first PGA TOUR victory dates back to 2011.
For his efforts, Kirk picked up $3.6 million, the largest cheque of his 331 event PGA TOUR career, and put his career earnings at just under $30 million.
Adam Hadwin was the best of the Canadians this past week. His used a final round of -9 (64) to move up 13 spots on the last day and end up in a tie for 14th place. He earned $320,250 for the week.
Mackenzie Hughes ended up in a share of 25th to earn $170,750.
Adam Svensson and Corey Conners both finished at -8 to tie for 33rd and picked up $113,000 a piece.
2023 RBC Canadian Open champion Nick Taylor tied for 52nd at -11, still good for $54,500.
Canadian finishes at The Sentry (2024)
The PGA TOUR island hops over to Oahu this coming week for The Sony Open in Hawaii.
Six Canadians will be in that field: Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Taylor Pendrith, Ben Silverman, Adam Hadwin, and Adam Svensson.
