Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama is leading after an 11-under par 62 on Saturday to maintain a one-shot advantage through three rounds at The Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.
Matsuyama, who was the second-round leader, is in a two-man tussle with Collin Morikawa, who also shot 62 in the PGA Tour season-opening event.
Matsuyama, who set the tournament record for lowest 54-hole score at 27 under, and Morikawa were tied at the turn. Matsuyama had birdies on four of the last five holes.
“Was nice to have to put a round together like that from start to finish,” Morikawa said.
“Collin played well and I just kind of followed him, so good day,” Matsuyama said. “It was a lot of fun, but I would like for him to take it easy on Sunday.”
Belgium’s Thomas Detry is in third at 22 under after his 65. A 62 for South Korea’s Sungjae Im moved him into fourth at 21 under. His round included an eagle on the par-5 fifth hole. England’s Harry Hall (66) is in fifth place at 20 under.
Max Greyserman made a big move by shooting 63 to move to 19 under for the tournament. He played a bogey-free round and is even in sixth place with Will Zalatoris (65) and first-round leader Tom Hoge (68).
Cam Davis shot 64, yet lost ground on the leaders despite eagles on Nos. 5 and 14. The Australian is at 18 under with five other golfers.
South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout made a significant jump up the leaderboard with his third round 63 for total of 206 but is still 14 shots behind the pace. He is tied for 29th place.