YOKOHAMA, Japan — People Max Glaserman, Bud Corey and Brian Campbell every shot 4-under 67 to high the leaderboard Thursday after the primary spherical of the Bay Present Basic in Japan.
That is the one PGA Tour match held in Japan, and since 2019 it has been held east of Tokyo because the ZOZO Championship, however this 12 months it moved to Yokohama Nation Membership.
Eight gamers, together with Australia’s Adam Scott, have been one stroke away from the lead. One other seven strokes left him with a two stroke lead.
Two gamers on the dropping Ryder Cup U.S. staff, Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa, every completed with even-par 71s. Defending champion Nico Echavarria (Colombia) shot a 70.
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, the 2021 Masters champion, shot a 72 within the first spherical.
Glaserman was second a 12 months in the past, one stroke behind, and misplaced on the 72nd gap regardless of Echavarria’s birdie.
“I like taking part in in Japan,” Glaserman stated. “It’s a fantastic tradition, respectful folks, respectful followers.”
Glaserman described the primary spherical as “very tough” attributable to sturdy winds. He additionally tipped his hat to Echavarria, who’s hoping to carry out once more.
“Nico received it accomplished that week,” he stated. “So we’d be capable of end it this week.”
