HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Utilizing the all-new Srixon Z-STAR XV golf ball, Hideki Matsuyama kicked off the 2025 season in dominant fashion, securing his 11th PGA TOUR title with a victory at The Sentry.
Matsuyama displayed his exceptional ball control throughout the tournament, ranking top three in strokes gained approach, scrambling, and first in strokes gained overall. The Sentry, known for its elite field and course complexities, highlighted Matsuyama’s performance, including his accuracy, hitting over 87% of greens in regulation with the new ball. Matsuyama finished the tournament at 35-under 257, the lowest 72-hole scoring record in a PGA TOUR event.
“I knew Collin was going to play well, so I told myself I’m going to shoot 10-under and that was my mindset today,” Matsuyama said after his win. “I was able to get a great offseason and get a fresh start this week, so I’m happy it was a great start this week.”
This marks Matsuyama’s third win with the new Z-STAR XV, dating back to last season. The all-new Z-STAR XV is Srixon’s best distance performance golf ball in their tour offerings, giving players like Matsuyama maximum ball speed off the tee, controlled iron distance, and greenside control.
Here is a full look at the Srixon, Cleveland Golf gear Matsuyama used to win The Sentry:
- Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II 9.5 Driver
- Srixon Z-Forged II 4-PW
- Cleveland Golf 588 RTX 4 Forged (52°, 56°, 60°)
- Srixon Z-STAR XV golf ball
To learn more about Srixon’s Z-STAR XV golf ball, visit us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.
ABOUT Dunlop Sports Americas:
Based in Huntington Beach, CA and Greenville, SC, Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is the North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. We manufacture and sell premium golf and racket sports equipment to players of all skill levels under a portfolio of brands: Dunlop, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO. DSA is also a licensed exclusive distributor of ASICS golf footwear. Our unique global sales network and infrastructure in R&D, manufacturing, and material science elevates our brands onto a global stage where we encourage players from around the world to experience our incredible products. For more information, please contact Noelle Zavaleta at noellezavaleta@srixon.com.
