Matsuyama grabs PGA Phoenix Open lead with Hisatsune one back
The 33-year-old Japanese star, who won the Phoenix title in 2016 and 2017, made five birdies and two bogeys to stand on 13-under 200 after 54 holes at TPC Scottsdale.
"It was a great day," Matsuyama said through a translator. "I hope tomorrow just to play well and stay on top.
"Having won here twice, it does help, but it's a brand new tournament and there are a lot of guys there at the top that will be battling, so I just need to play well."
Halfway leader Ryo Hisatsune, 10 years Matsuyama's junior and seeking a first PGA triumph...