One name stands out at first glance of the Zozo Championship leaderboard: Rickie Fowler. Winless in nearly four years on Tour and in this week on a sponsor’s exemption, Fowler shares the 36-hole lead in Japan.
But look a little further down and you’ll see some notable names who have no desire to let Fowler end his schneid.
Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele are all making their season debuts this week at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. And all are within six shots with two rounds to play.
Hovland and Morikawa sit in a tie for eighth at 5 under par, five back of Fowler and co-leader Andrew Putnam.