Oct 21, 2021
Hiroshi Iwata leads by one at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
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Hideki Matsuyama, Joaquin Niemann T2 after opening round in Japan
Hideki Matsuyama, Joaquin Niemann T2 after opening round in Japan
Hiroshi Iwata leads after 18 at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
CHIBA, Japan -- Japanese golfer Hiroshi Iwata shot a 7-under 63 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP.
Iwata had a one-stroke lead over Joaquin Niemann and 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama on the par-70, 7,041-yard Narashino Country Club course.
Tokyo Olympics gold medal winner Xander Schauffele shot 70, as did Rickie Fowler, who is playing on a sponsor's exemption for the second straight year.
Open champion Collin Morikawa shot 71.
