Hideki Matsuyama is running away with the FedEx St. Jude Championship in sweltering Memphis. The Japanese star hit another great 3-wood over the water to set up eagle. He shot a 64 and built a five-shot lead going into the final round. Nick Dunlap had a 66 and was in second place.
Hideki Matsuyama , of Japan, hits from the seventh fairway during the third round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Memphis , Tenn. Hideki Matsuyama , of Japan, cleans his driver after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Memphis , Tenn. Hideki Matsuyama , of Japan, hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the third round of the St.
Denny McCarthy, who was tied for the 36-hole lead with Matsuyama, put four bogeys on his card before registering his first birdie. Sam Burns had only five pars — and a broken driver — in his round of 70 to fall back. Scottie Scheffler lost ground with a few suspect chips and was seven shots behind after a 69.But this postseason opener was all about moving on.
Viktor Hovland took a big step toward that with a 66, leaving him in third place and six shots behind Matsuyama. Jordan Spieth’s season effectively ended when he made two double bogeys in his round of 74, leaving him in 69th place against a 70-man field.Kirk makes an ace and leads St. Jude. Matsuyama right behind with new caddie and no coachWill Zalatoris came into the postseason at No. 49 and shot 67 on Saturday. He was tied for sixth and all but assured of staying well inside the top 50.
Among those on the bubble to advance going into Sunday are Justin Rose and Adam Scott. Rose is No. 55 in the FedEx Cup and is tied for ninth after 54 holes at the TPC Southwind. He shot 71 on Saturday after making double bogey on the last hole.DOUG FERGUSON Doug Ferguson has been the AP’s golf writer since 1998. He is a recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement in Journalism award.
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