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The two leaders were two shots clear of a group of four
including Ben Kohles who had a 9-under 62, the low round of the
day. Also two shots back of the lead were Mac Meissner (68), Max
Homa (68) and Zack Bouchou (64),
The PGA Tour’s lone stop in Asia features its strongest field of
the FedEx Cup Fall series, with 13 of the 24 players who
competed in the Presidents Cup two weeks ago at Medinah in the
Chicago suburbs.
Mitchell said the enthusiastic gallery helped him, and he said
he spends time researching the Japanese food scene before he
makes the trip.
“I love it over here. It’s always on my schedule,” he said. “I
love Japan. I think just the energy here just helps me play a
little bit better for some reason.”
Bridgeman had what might be described as a grinding round. But
he got it done.
“I didn’t quite have the same game I had yesterday today so it
was a little bit more difficult to make as many birdies, but I
think I kind of realized that early and was able to play kind of
conservative and plot my way around the course,” he said.
"Navigated it pretty good, was able to post a good number.
Japan's top star, Hideki Matsuyama, shot a 1-over 72 and was
eight shots off the lead. Xander Schauffele carded a 69 and was
also eight shots back.
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