Matsuyama flirts with disaster before closing strong for FESJC victory
Hideki Matsuyama reacts to making par on the ninth hole of the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind Aug. 18. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
After giving up all of his five-stroke lead, he birdies 17 and 18 to fend off hard-charging Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele.
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PGA TOUR FedEx Cup Playoffs FedEx St. Jude Championship Hideki MatsuyamaJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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