Chris Kirk Leads FedEx St. Jude Championship

At the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, Hideki Matsuyama faced significant distractions after losing his wallet and his caddie and coach when thieves stole their bag in London. Despite these setbacks, Matsuyama performed admirably, finishing the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a 65, closely trailing Chris Kirk, who led with a hole-in-one and a 64. Olympic gold medalist Scottie Scheffler and major winner Xander Schauffele also remained competitive in the tournament. Matsuyama downplayed his recent troubles, stating, "I've forgotten it completely. It's not even an issue now," and he has since enlisted Taiga Tabuchi as his temporary caddie. The Japanese golfer expressed confidence in his ability to stay focused on the game, emphasizing that his routine remains unchanged. His caddie and coach hope to return for the Tour Championship after resolving their visa issues.