Halfway Hut at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP: Hideki Matsuyama stays on course for home win
A round-up of the best stats, quotes and social after 36 holes at Narashino Country Club where the local hero holds a one-shot lead.
Going into this week's ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP in Japan, three players dominated the betting.
Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa were vying for favouritism at 7/1 while local star Hideki Matsuyama was quoted at 12/1. No-one else was under 20s.
Leaderboard at the halfway mark of @ZOZOCHAMP:
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1. Hideki Matsuyama (-8)
2. @CamTringale (-7)
T3. @MattSJWallace (-6)
T3. @Brendan_Steele
T5. @JoacoNiemann (-5)
T5. @TommyFleetwood1
T7. Six players tied (-4)
Here are the best stats, quotes and social from Narashino Country Club after 36 holes.
Stats and facts
This is Matsuyama's fourth 36-hole lead on the PGA Tour. He's converted one (2016 WGC-HSBC Champions) and finished third and fifth in the other two.
Tommy Fleetwood (-5), who qualified for the event via sponsor exemption, ranks T2 in total putts.
Quotes
Hideki Matsuyama (-8, 68)
Cameron Tringale (-7, 66)
Matt Wallace (-6, 69)
Brendan Steele (-6, 68)
Joaquin Niemann (-5, 71)
Social
Trees ➡️ hole high
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Hideki Matsuyama makes it look simple. pic.twitter.com/26XXnFmnaO
Birdie
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Birdie
Birdie@MattsJWallace with a late rally to get within two. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Jr8yZf4JFY
Birdie bomb at the last. ✔️@CamTringale is just 1 shot back. pic.twitter.com/PLtZCTiSPt
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