Kensei Hirata betting profile: The American Express
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Detailed view of The PGA TOUR flag during the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament at Landings Club-Marshwood Course on November 6, 2022 in Savannah, Georgia. (Andrew Wevers/PGA TOUR)
Kensei Hirata has not competed in The American Express in the last five years. He'll tee off at Pete Dye Stadium Course Jan. 22-25 with an opportunity to make his mark in the 2026 tournament.
At The American Express
- This is Hirata's first time competing in The American Express in the past five years.
- Sepp Straka won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 25-under.
Hirata's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T24 | 67-69-69-68 | -7 | 32.5 |
| Jan. 12, 2025 | Sony Open in Hawaii | T21 | 68-63-70-69 | -10 | -- |
Hirata's recent performances
- Hirata's best finish over his last ten appearances came at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he finished tied for 21st with a score of 10-under.
- He has an average of 0.215 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- Hirata has an average of 0.046 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.185 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Hirata has averaged 0.092 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Hirata's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 19 | 0.615 | 0.215 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 18 | 0.828 | 0.046 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 85 | -0.390 | 0.017 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 61 | -0.086 | -0.185 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 24 | 0.968 | 0.092 |
Hirata's advanced stats and rankings
- Hirata posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of 0.615 (19th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 312.6 yards ranked 34th on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Hirata sported a 0.828 mark that ranked 18th on TOUR. He ranked second with an 80.56% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Hirata delivered a -0.086 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 61st on TOUR. In addition, he ranked 112th with a Putts Per Round average of 32.25, and he ranked 61st by breaking par 19.44% of the time.
- Hirata has earned 33 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 24th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Hirata as of the start of The American Express.
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