Xander Schauffele

Hideki Matsuyama has become the first Japanese male to win a major championship. Matsuyama has captured the Masters by closing with a 1-over 73, good enough for a one-stroke win over Will Zalatoris.

Brooks Koepka chipped in from 32 yards for eagle on the 17th hole and parred the last for a one-stroke victory in the PGA’s Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Justin Thomas won the Sentry Tournament of Champions in a three-man playoff. Thomas has 12 career wins at age 26, the most PGA Tour titles among active players under 30.

McIlroy soaked up the perfect ending to a solid year when he held off Xander Schauffele and captured the FedEx Cup and winning $15 million, the richest payoff in golf.

Francesco Molinari has won the British Open for his first major title after emerging from a pack including Tiger Woods in a wild final round at Carnoustie.