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Watch: Hideki Matsuyama wins Sony playoff after clutch 3-wood shot

After tracking down Russell Henley and making up five shots on the back nine to force a playoff, Hideki Matsuyama saved his best for the playoff Sunday at the Sony Open.

On the first playoff hole, Waialae Country Club's par-5 18th, Matsuyama hit a beautiful cut 3-wood from 277 yards to 2 feet to set up a winning tap-in eagle.

After Henley had found the sand off the tee, Matsuyama exchanged driver for hybrid and laid back in the fairway to set up his hero shot. Henley, meanwhile missed the green with his third shot and then couldn't get a 10-footer for par to drop.