Name: Kensei Hirata hits 170-yard tee shot to 13 feet, makes birdie on No. 4 at Sony Open
Uploaded: 2026-01-17T02:53:03.000Z
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Description: In the second round of the 2026 Sony Open, Kensei Hirata's tee shot on the 173-yard par-3 4th hole travels 170 yards and lands on the right side of the green, leaving a 13-foot 4-inch putt.

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In the second round of the 2026 Sony Open, Kensei Hirata's tee shot on the 173-yard par-3 4th hole travels 170 yards and lands on the right side of the green, leaving a 13-foot 4-inch putt.

Kensei Hirata hits 170-yard tee shot to 13 feet, makes birdie on No. 4 at Sony Open

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