October 22, 2023
Hirata fired a four-under 66 in the final round of the ZOZO Championship to finish in a share of sixth place.
ANALYSIS
With this finish, Hirata earns an exemption into the next PGA Tour event in two weeks, the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico. Hirata has two wins on the Japan Tour this year, but this showing proves that he can compete with some of the best players in the world. Hirata ranked fourth in GIR's for the week.