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Ryo Hisatsune Leads Pebble Beach Pro-Am with Stellar 62

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Hisatsune takes early lead at Pebble Beach

Japanese golfer Ryo Hisatsune takes early lead at Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Chris Gotterup and Tony Finau close behind.


Ryo Hisatsune's confidence is soaring after a stellar round at Pebble Beach, thanks to his trusty putter...


Ryo Hisatsune is leading the pack at the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a stunning 10-under par 62, putting him one stroke ahead of Sam Burns and Keegan Bradley. Hisatsune's impressive round featured 10 birdies without a bogey, showcasing his exceptional short game and putting skills, with only 22 putts needed throughout the round.


Defending champion Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler had less successful rounds, with McIlroy shooting a 4-under 68 and Scheffler scoring even par 72. Chris Gotterup, who has won twice already this season, is close behind in fourth place with Tony Finau and Patrick Rodgers, tied at 8-under 64.


The 23-year-old Japanese golfer is making waves on the US PGA Tour, having won the 2023 Open de France on the DP World Tour. He's had strong showings recently, including a tie for second at Torrey Pines and a halfway lead at the Phoenix Open last week. Hisatsune's consistency and skill are definitely worth keeping an eye on.


Ryo Hisatsune's confidence is soaring after a stellar round at Pebble Beach, thanks to his trusty putter. The past two weeks have been a game-changer for him, and it showed in his impressive 22 putts, gaining over five strokes on the greens. “Feeling much more comfortable playing these greens,” Hisatsune said.


Hisatsune's putting was on point, with clutch putts like a 29-footer at the third and a 39-footer at the fourth. He strung together crucial birdies, including three in a row to cap off his round.




Chris Gotterup's blazing start continued with six straight birdies, propelling him to eight-under par. The American golfer bounced back from a lone bogey with three more birdies, keeping him in contention. Gotterup's hot streak this season has catapulted him to fifth in the world, with wins at the Sony Open and Phoenix Open.


“I was just kind of coasting along,” Gotterup said of his hot start. “You don't really realise it in the moment and then when you look up you're like, wow, I'm six-under through six - that's nice.”




Gotterup's hot streak is on fire. He capped off his Phoenix Open win with three closing birdies, forcing a playoff against Hideki Matsuyama and ultimately securing the victory. This win showcases Gotterup's clutch gene and ability to perform under pressure.


“I guess nine in a row would be my streak,” he said. “Nine's pretty good.”


Tony Finau and Patrick Rodgers joined Chris Gotterup on 8-under 64, while another four players are tied for seventh on 7-under 65. The leaderboard is shaping up nicely.


McIlroy's Double Bogey Disaster

Rory McIlroy's chances took a hit with two three-putt double bogeys at Spyglass Hill, dropping him to 4-under 68. He had started strong with an eagle and three birdies in his first nine holes, but couldn't sustain the momentum.




Scottie Scheffler's inconsistent round ended even par, with three birdies and three bogeys. He hit nine fairways and 11 greens, salvaging a decent score with a birdie at the 18th, getting up and down from a greenside bunker. Not his best, but Scheffler's steady.


“I feel like typically I'm good at scoring and today I felt like I didn't score at all,” Scheffler said. “I actually feel like I'm playing pretty well, just one of those days.”



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