Hisatsune and Matsuyama Shine at the Phoenix Open
The Phoenix Open golf tournament ignited with impressive performances, highlighting Japanese players Ryo Hisatsune and Hideki Matsuyama. Hisatsune, with bold play, and Matsuyama, showcasing his skill, led the competition. Ryo Hisatsune turned an adverse moment into a stroke of luck that electrified the audience. After sending his ball into the water on the 17th hole, he achieved a birdie with a chip, culminating a round of 63 strokes, without bogeys, to ascend to the lead.For his part, Scottie Scheffler, the world’s number one, met expectations by securing his place in the next cut. After working on his grip, Scheffler signed a card of 65 strokes, with four birdies in the second half of the course, extending his streak to 66 consecutive cuts on the PGA Tour. Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka struggled, missing the cut. In contrast, Hideki Matsuyama starred in a streak of six consecutive birdies, signing a card of 64 strokes in the first part of the day. Hisatsune, with birdies on holes 13 and 14, and an eagle on the 15th, provoked the euphoria of the public. The 23-year-old finished with a birdie on the 16th hole and smiled at his chip-in on the 17th. Matsuyama, for his part, demonstrated his skill with a series of birdies, including one on the 13th hole despite a bad initial shot. His precise play and connection with the public put him in a prominent position. Chris Gotterup and Pierceson Coody also remained in the competition, promising an exciting continuation of the tournament. Hisatsune and Matsuyama will face each other in the third round, generating great expectation. The competition could intensify even more if Scheffler achieves another outstanding performance.He was very fortunate. A good tee shot, but I sent it a little into the water. I recomposed myself and achieved it, so it was more fun.
Ryo Hisatsune
