The Japanese Hideki Matsuyama signed an impressive card of 64 to gain a huge advantage over his immediate chaser before facing the fourth and final day of St. Jude Championshipfirst playoff tournament of FedEx Cupin Memphis (Tennessee).
The 2021 Masters winner has a total of 193 strokes (-17) and is five ahead of the American Nick Dunlap20 years old, and the Norwegian at six Victor Hovland.
The current FedEx Cup leader and world No. 1, the American Scottie Schefflershare 4th place with your compatriot Sam Burnsboth seven strokes behind Matsuyama.
The 32-year-old Japanese golfer was exceptional on the greens to make an eagle, five birdies and a bogey. Matsuyama, recent Olympic bronze medalist in Paris, is seeking his 10th title on the American PGA circuit.
Matsuyama said his decision to replace the putter was worth it. “I put a new putter in my bag and it’s working great. I’ve had this putter for a while and I thought this would be a good week to use it,” Matsuyama explained.
Source: La Verdad
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