Masters 2021 live updates: Hideki Matsuyama finishes bogey-free round with three-shot lead

Hideki Matsuyama hit his first shot on the par-4 18th into a bunker and then blasted his second shot well past the green. He managed to save par after a beautiful third shot, completing the first bogey-free round of this year’s tournament and taking a three-shot lead into the clubhouse.

Matsuyama was 5 under and tied for third, two shots back of Justin Rose, when play was suspended for a weather delay. The break seemed to serve him well. After returning to the course at 5:15 p.m. Eastern, Matsuyama made four birdies and an eagle to storm into the lead. If the 29-year-old remains atop the leader board when play concludes Saturday, he will be the first player from Japan to hold the lead after any round of the Masters.

Source: WP