The Olympic bronze medalist also improves his record as a 36-hole leader. Commanding the seventh lead of his career at the halfway point, Matsuyama converted his advantage into his fourth victory while in that position. It is his second straight conversion with his last coming at what was his most recent victory, the 2024 St. Jude Championship.

With 18 holes to play, Hideki Matsuyama sits at 27 under, one shot clear of Collin Morikawa at 26 under. They've separated themselves from the rest of the field, with Thomas Detry the closest chaser at 22 under.