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    Tuesday, May 07, 2024

    Walker, Matsuyama share lead at Kapalua

    Jimmy Walker and Hideki Matsuyama of Japan made their moves on different parts of the Plantation Course on Sunday and wound up in the same spot - tied for the lead going into the final round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.

    Matsuyama matched the best score of the week at Kapalua with a 7-under 66, making four birdies over the final six holes and ending another strong day with a delicate chip down the slope to a fast green to 2 feet on the par-5 18th.

    Walker looked as if he might end this on Sunday, just like most PGA Tour events, even though this was the third round. He made four birdies in a six-hole stretch to close out the front nine and had a two-shot lead heading to the back nine when he had to settle for pars. Walker two-putted for birdie from just off the green on the 18th for a 67.

    Matsuyama and Walker were at 17-under 202.

    They had a two-shot lead over Bae Sang-Moon (69) and Patrick Reed (68), who like Walker is looking for his fourth PGA Tour win in the last 17 months.

    Brendon Todd (69) and Russell Henley (70) were three shots back and still very much in the game.

    - Associated Press

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