PGA Tour Player Blog: Conquering personal challenges on way to victories
American Chris Kirk got his New Year off to a flying start with a stylish victory at The Sentry in Hawaii. It was his sixth PGA Tour career victory, and the second in 11 months. The 38-year-old has been on a renaissance after overcoming alcohol abuse and depression in 2019 and returning to the winner’s circle in 2023 after almost eight years — and was recently recognized with the Tour’s 2023 Courage Award at the end of last year.