Name: Kensei Hirata drains a 49-foot eagle putt at Sony Open
Uploaded: 2025-01-10T02:23:20.852Z
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Description: In the opening round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Kensei Hirata makes a 49-foot eagle on the par-5 18th hole.

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