Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks the the 17th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks the the 17th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
David J. Phillip / AP
(Augusta, Ga.) — Hideki Matsuyama delivered a masterpiece at the Masters.
He shot a 7-under 65, the only bogey-free round of the tournament.
He played the final eight holes after a storm delay in 6 under.
It added to a four-shot lead over four players going into the final round.
The 29-year-old will try to become the first Japanese player to win a major.
Chasing him will be Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Marc Leishman and Will Zalatoris.
Rose is the only player with experience winning a major. Zalatoris is a Masters rookie.
Matsuyama says he hopes to make Japan proud.
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