For the third consecutive start, Hideki Matsuyama has opened a PGA Tour event by shooting 6 under par. He would like the next three rounds to not follow his recent trend.
Matsuyama shot 6-under 64 in the first round of the Zozo Championship in Chiba, Japan. He trails compatriot Hiroshi Iwata by one shot.
It was a clean scorecard for the Masters champion, who recorded six birdies and no bogeys at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. Now comes the task of carrying on that performance over the next 54 holes.
Competing the last two weeks in Las Vegas, Nevada, Matsuyama shot 6-under 66 in Round 1 of the Shriners Children’s Open and ultimately tied for 59th.