Sony Open in Hawaii, Round 1: Leaderboard, tee times, TV times

With the final major firmly in the rear view mirror the PGA TOUR turns for home with the penultimate event of the regular season. The new condensed schedule has only a trip to Greensboro next week remaining before the FedExCup Playoffs begin the first full week of August. The name of the event has changed but TPC Southwind is again hosting a TOUR event for the 31st time since its debut in 1989. The FedEx St. Jude Classic was the final iteration and was the warm-up for the U.S. Open from 2007 thru last season. The weather in Memphis won’t differ much from mid-June to late July but the field for this event will be tremendously different as a WGC event. Of the top 50 golfers from the OWGR, 45 will tee it up on the Ron Pritchard design that will stretch to 7,237 yards and play to Par-70. The challenge this week for the top players will be navigating the return to hot, humid temperatures plus Bermuda greens for the first time since Quail Hollow Club the week before the PGA Championship. The Champion Bermuda greens only average 4,300 square feet on average and will run at speeds 12 feet on the Stimpmeter. The tight, narrow landing areas off the tee will be met with only two and a half inches of Bermuda rough to navigate approaches and getting up and down around the green. Of the 63 players entered (Shane Lowry WD on Tuesday officially) 25 will be making their first appearance just off Beale Street. The event was played at Firestone Country Club as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational from 1999 to 2018 with one exception, 2002. Remember, this is Horses for Courses, not Horses for Events. I do believe, as I wrote last week, that players who play well in this EVENT shouldn’t be dismissed just because the venue changes. If you look at the winners of WGC events, it’s a who’s who of Ryder/Presidents Cup players. There have not been any major changes to this track recently so the folks who have played it regularly on TOUR will have an advantage this week, especially on the greens. The last four winners have stuck out in a few categories. They all led the field in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green while also falling inside the top 10 in proximity and GIR. Also they’ve kept clean cards by posting T1 or T2 in bogey avoidance and have taken advantage of the two, par-5 holes by ranking T3 or better. The formula is simple: Take advantage of the opportunities when presented or make par and get out. TPC Southwind has ranked in the top 15 most difficult courses used on TOUR annually this decade. It will be interesting to see this week if those scoring numbers were because of the strength of the field (the week before a major) or because it’s a very solid test of golf. I would suggest both as most premium players excel in the tee-to-green department and aren’t bothered by tight targets off the tee or into greens. Plus, they reside in the top 50 on merit, not Instagram followers, and that usually means a complete bag. Need more Course Info? Check Rob Bolton’s Power Rankings, The First Look and Course Preview.  Helpful Hints 2018 FESJC Results (entered this week)   **- previous winner *- Top 10 since 2010  1  **Dustin Johnson (2012 winner)  2  Andrew Putnam  3  J.B. Holmes  6  *Chez Reavie (T4, 2017)  6  Brandt Snedeker 12 *Phil Mickelson 18 C.T. Pan 26 Henrik Stenson 30 *Brooks Koepka 37 Nate Lashley 37 Keith Mitchell 51 *Billy Horschel 68 Corey Conners MC Tony Finau (first appearance) Sung Kang Kevin Tway 2017 FESJC Results (entered this week)   **- previous winner *- Top 10 since 2010  4  Rafa Cabrera Bello (first appearance)  4  *Billy Horschel  9  *Phil Mickelson 10 Adam Scott 31 Kevin Tway 31 *Ian Poulter (T6, 2014) 37 *Brooks Koepka 52 *J.B. Holmes 52 Xander Schauffele (first appearance) 80 Sung Kang 85 Max Homa MC Bryson DeChambeau Jim Furyk Key stat leaders Golfers around the top 25 in each statistic on the 2018-19 PGA TOUR are listed only if they are scheduled to compete this week. This is the 40th event of the season.  * – top 10 finish previously BOLD – first appearance Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green  1  *Rory McIlroy (T7, 2012)  2  Justin Thomas  3  Hideki Matsuyama  4  Patrick Cantlay  5  *Dustin Johnson  6  *Adam Scott  7  Paul Casey  8  Gary Woodland 10 Corey Conners 11 *Brooks Koepka 12 *Sergio Garcia 13 *Matt Kuchar 14 Xander Schauffele 15 Jon Rahm 16 Tommy Fleetwood 18 *Webb Simpson (T3, 2014) 20 Henrik Stenson 23 Justin Rose 24 Jim Furyk 25 Keegan Bradley Proximity  1  Corey Conners  3  Jim Furyk  7  *Chez Reavie 11 Nate Lashley 14 Keegan Bradley 19 Hideki Matsuyama 19 *Rory McIlroy 31 *Matt Kuchar 31 *Brooks Koepka Par-5 Scoring  1  Justin Thomas  2  *Matt Kuchar  3  *Adam Scott  3  Gary Woodland  6  Bryson DeChambeau  9  *Ian Poulter  9  *Sergio Garcia  9  Bubba Watson 13 Xander Schauffele 19 *Dustin Johnson 19 Hideki Matsuyama 19 Paul Casey 19 Sung Kang 23 Tony Finau 28 *Rory McIlroy 28 Patrick Cantlay Bogey Avoidance  1  Patrick Cantlay  2  *Matt Kuchar  5  *Rory McIlroy  6  *Webb Simpson  7  Jim Furyk  8  Nate Lashley 10 *Dustin Johnson 12 Kevin Tway 13 Tommy Fleetwood 14 *Brooks Koepka 19 Hideki Matsuyama 21 Rickie Fowler 25 Xander Schauffele 27 Tony Finau The Landlord Dustin Johnson: He’s prepared at TPC Southwind for the U.S. Open every year since 2012 with the exception of 2017. A debut winner should help ease some questions about how premium players who haven’t seen this course could fare this week. The 2018 winner boasts two other finishes in the top 10 (5, 2016; T10, 2013) and a stroke average of 67.75 over 20 rounds. He’s the only previous winner in the field this week. The Usual Suspects Brooks Koepka: Another who used this event as U.S. Open prep, Koepka never missed in five tries from 2014-18. He went close here in 2016 (T2) and 2015 (T3) before he bloomed into this version. T37 or better in all five starts. Phil Mickelson: In six starts this decade his T12 last year was the worst of the bunch. His run includes a pair of T2 (2012, 2016) and T3 in 2015. Of 24 rounds 21 are par or better so he’s comfortable in the heat and humidity. Billy Horschel: The heat and humidity won’t be an issue for the Florida native as he looks to add to his bank account again this year. His T51 was disappointing last year as it broke a personal streak of four straight paydays in the top 10 (2013-15; 2017). Chez Reavie: Back-to-back top-10 paydays the last two years should be an excellent surprise to gamers who might be light on starts at this part of the season. He was T12 in 2015 and T27 in 2013 as well. Brandt Snedeker: Played last year for the first time since 2013 and cashed T6. Like riding a bike! Flashes This Decade Andrew Putnam: He fired 64-64 in Rounds 2 and 3 to get into the final group with Johnson in his second start in Memphis. Johnson gave him a front-row seat on how to close an event as Putnam cashed for second, six shots behind. Rafa Cabrera Bello: His first and only start in 2017 saw him share the 54-hole lead before 71 on Sunday dropped him to T4. Adam Scott: Hardly surprising on a track that requires premium tee-to-green play that the Aussie has cashed both of his finishes inside the top 10. He was seventh in his debut in 2007 and T10 in his next visit in 2017. Webb Simpson: T3 in 2014 but hasn’t played since 2015. Rory McIlroy: Backed up T29 on debut in 2010 with T7 in 2012 in his only two visits. Patrick Reed: Solo fifth in 2013 was his best of four starts but none since 2014. J.B. Holmes: Solo third last year was his fourth payday from five tries. I have no idea what to think after last Sunday at Royal Portrush.

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Akshay Bhatia is making his PGA TOUR debut at this week’s Valspar Championship. You may want to keep tabs on him – he’s 17 years old and has the golf world buzzing as the next big thing. Bhatia, playing on a sponsor exemption, is paired with Chase Wright and Kramer Hickok, with the threesome teeing off in the last group of the day off the 10th tee Thursday at 2:31 p.m. ET. This won’t be the last TOUR event you’ll see him at this year. Bhatia, a tall, thin lefthander from Wake Forest, North Carolina, already has a spot at The RSM Classic next fall, thanks to his recent win at the Jones Cup Invitational. He’s currently ranked eighth in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. Here’s five things you should know about him. 1. He plans to turn pro soon. Bhatia, who doesn’t turn 18 until Jan. 2, 2020, is hoping to participate in the Walker Cup in early September at Royal Liverpool. If he does so, he would be the first high schooler to ever play for the U.S. team at that amateur event. Winning the Jones Cup last month was a big step in earning that honor. After the Walker Cup, Bhatia will turn pro instead of opting to remain an amateur and play in college. “That’s definitely a goal of mine to make the team and to represent the United States once again,� said Bhatia, who three months ago was one of the 16 amateurs included in a U.S. Walker Cup practice session. “After that, I think I have a pretty good game plan as far as turning pro and my scheduling going forward.� 2. School, quite frankly, doesn’t suit him. Bhatia was in eighth grade – which, mind you, wasn’t that long ago – when he had a discussion with his dad Sonny, who noticed that Akshay simply wanted to concentrate on playing golf, practicing golf, competing in golf events, etc. “You know what – let’s just not go to college. Let’s not do it,� Sonny told his son. Akshay quickly agreed with the move. “I’m an 8th grader,� he said. “Of course, I’m going to say no to school.� “I have never liked school,� Akshay explained. “I’ve never been very smart going in, sitting in a classroom – and I have the worst attention span when it comes to it. I just love being outside. I love playing golf and I love competing.� That doesn’t mean he wasn’t tempted. He visited a couple of colleges, and spoke to a few college coaches, including at Oklahoma State. He said if he had gone to college, it would’ve been either in Stillwater, Oklahoma, or in Palo Alto, California at Stanford. “I’m not saying college is a bad thing, because so many great players have come out strong. Playing four years at college and trying to win a national champion is probably one of the best feelings and one of the greatest things.� It just wasn’t for him. 3. Akshay’s interest in golf started with his older sister. Rhea Bhatia is about four years older than Akshay, who was a child when he first saw his sister swinging a club. “He wanted to play really badly at first but was too young,� Sonny told the Raleigh News and Observer, the family’s hometown newspaper in North Carolina. “I said, ‘Watch your sister and your time will come.’ They’ve both been playing golf ever since. Both love golf.� Rhea, the 2015 4A Regional champion as a high schooler, played two years on the women’s team at Queens University of Charlotte. 4. He first gained national attention in 2017. That’s when, as a 15-year-old, he won the Boys Junior PGA Championship – and set several records in doing so at the Country Club of St. Albans. Akshay took control of the tournament with a second-round 61, then finished at 22 under for a three-stroke victory. His winning score was five strokes better than Pat Perez’ previous mark. During that week, Akshay made 24 birdies, as well as two eagles, and suffered just six bogeys. More important, he realized he was pretty good at this game. “I told my dad prior to the tournament, ‘I’ve just never played good enough to win a big event… I don’t think I’m ready to be good enough,� Akshay recalled. “That week, it changed my whole outlook on my game.� 5. He’s enjoyed plenty of cool golf moments. There was the 63 he shot at famed Pinehurst No. 2, when it was playing at 6,300 yards during a U.S. Kids World Golf Championship event. Oh, and he also aced the par-3 17th at that course, which has hosted three U.S. Opens, a Ryder Cup and a PGA Championship. In 2014, he participated in the inaugural Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National, the weekend before the start of the Masters. He was among 88 juniors who advanced their way to the finals, and his family was there to enjoy the moment. “So humbling and such a great experience,� dad Sonny told the News and Observer. He’s had lunch with Jack Nicklaus at a Walker Cup event – and heard Nicklaus say, “You know, when I went to college, I didn’t learn much.� Said Akshay: “Which is funny, because you know, arguably the best player in the golf.� At the recent Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, Akshay shot a tournament-record 10 under at TPC Myrtle Beach en route to winning the event. Afterward, Akshay said Johnson “is a mentor of mine. It was an amazing week.� Then during a practice round this week at the Copperhead Course, Akshay played with Jon Rahm. “I have a friend that is good friends with him, so he hooked me up with the invitation to play with Jon,� Akshay explained. “… I just asked him some stuff about what his experiences was when he was playing in his first PGA TOUR event and just got to know him a little bit. Hopefully in the future, I’ll be talking to him more.� Earlier this week, Akshay ran into DJ again and they had a short chat. “It’s cool because I’m slowly building relationships out here and for the future,� he said. “It’s going to be great just to lean on them a little bit.�

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The appeal of U.S. Open sectional qualifying comes from its combination of simplicity and high stakes. Approximately half of the spots in the season’s second major are determined by the game’s most straightforward metric: score. No algoritihms or advanced analytics are used to determine who will earn a tee time at Erin Hills via Monday’s 10 qualifying tournaments, which are being conducted across the United States. Shooting the lowest score is all that matters. It’s that simple. It doesn’t matter if the person signing the scorecard is a major champion, an NCAA champion or a club champion. World Golf Hall of Famers are competing Monday alongside working men. Players who you may have seen at your home club last week are now competing for the chance to tee it up alongside Dustin Johnson and company on one of the world’s largest stages. We’ve compiled a list of notable participants below. These are names you already know, and others that you soon may hear more about. There’s also links to live scoring so that you can follow along as the drama unfolds. PGATOUR.COM also has staffers at four sites who will provide live updates. June 5 Brookside Golf & CC/The Lakes Golf & CC  Columbus, Ohio 120 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Keegan Bradley, whose three PGA TOUR victories include the 2011 PGA Championship — Patrick Cantlay, the former No. 1 amateur who was runner-up at this year’s Valspar Championship. He was runner-up in the 2011 U.S. Amateur at Erin Hills. — K.J. Choi, whose eight PGA TOUR wins include the 2011 PLAYERS Championship. — Stewart Cink, whose six PGA TOUR titles include the 2009 Open Championship. — Luke Donald, the former World No. 1 who has won five times on the PGA TOUR. — Mackenzie Hughes, winner of The RSM Classic and No. 19 in the FedExCup. — Smylie Kaufman, winner of last season’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. — Kelly Kraft, winner of the 2011 U.S. Amateur at Erin Hills. He was runner-up at this year’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. — Danny Lee, winner of the 2015 Greenbrier Classic and a member of that year’s International Team at the Presidents Cup. He collected back-to-back top-10s at the AT&T Byron Nelson (T5) and DEAN & DELUCA Invitational (6th). — Luke List, No. 35 in the FedExCup. — Geoff Ogilvy, the 2006 U.S. Open champion and a captain’s assistant for this year’s International Team for the Presidents Cup. — Rod Pampling, winner of this season’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. — Andrew Putnam, who currently leads the Web.com Tour money list. — Ollie Schniederjans, the PGA TOUR rookie who is No. 44 in the FedExCup. — Scottie Scheffler, a Texas All-American who finished T3 at this year’s NCAA Championship. He qualified for last year’s U.S. Open, shooting 69 in the first round before missing the cut. — Cameron Smith, who won this year’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Jonas Blixt. Smith finished fourth in the 2015 U.S. Open. Germantown CC/Ridgeway CC Memphis, Tennessee 108 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Sam Burns, who won the 2017 Jack Nicklaus Award as the top player in college golf. Burns qualified for last year’s U.S. Open (MC) at the Memphis site. — Harris English, whose two PGA TOUR victories include the 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic near Memphis. — Retief Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open winner (2001, ’04). — Cody Gribble, winner of this season’s Sanderson Farms Championship. — Andrew Landry, who ranks third on the Web.com Tour money list. He played in the final group of last year’s U.S. Open before finishing 15th. — Steve Stricker, a 12-time PGA TOUR winner and captain of this year’s U.S. Presidents Cup team. The Wisconsin native is trying to qualify for the first U.S. Open in his home state. — Hudson Swafford, winner of the 2017 CareerBuilder Challenge. — Braden Thornberry, winner of the 2017 NCAA individual championship. Hawks Ridge GC Ball Ground, Ga. 36 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Zecheng Dou, who won four times on PGA TOUR China last year and was the tour’s Player of the Year. He is 34th on the Web.com Tour money list. — Stephan Jaeger, who fired 58 last year on the Web.com Tour. He recently won the BMW Charity Pro-Am and ranks seventh on the Web.com Tour money list. — Dru Love, the son of two-time PLAYERS champion Davis Love III. Dru’s father is playing the sectional qualifier in Columbus, Ohio. — Jimmy Stanger, a first-team All-American at the University of Virginia. Lakewood CC Dallas, Texas 58 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Woody Austin, who has won four times on the PGA TOUR and is a three-time winner on PGA TOUR Champions. — Steven Bowditch, a two-time PGA TOUR winner and member of the 2015 International Team at the Presidents Cup. — Noah Goodwin, the 2016 AJGA Player of the Year. — Hunter Mahan, a six-time PGA TOUR winner. — Ryan Palmer, a three-time PGA TOUR winner who ranks 107th in this season’s FedExCup. — Will Zalatoris, a first-team All-American at Wake Forest who also won the 2014 U.S. Junior. He’s No. 10 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. Springfield CC Springfield, Ohio 77 for TBD Tee times/results — Tony Finau, the 2016 Puerto Rico Open champion. He qualified for the 2015 U.S. Open at this site, then tied for 14th at Chambers Bay. — James Hahn, a two-time TOUR winner who recently finished third at the AT&T Byron Nelson.  — Kevin Hall, the former Ohio State golfer who received the Charlie Sifford Exemption to compete in this year’s Genesis Open. Hall, who has been deaf since age 2, missed the cut at Riviera. — Dylan Meyer, an Illinois junior who was one of three finalists for the Ben Hogan Award, which is given to the top player in college and amateur golf. He is the world’s fourth-ranked amateur. — Brian Stuard, winner of the 2016 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Woodmont CC Rockville, Md. 50 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Jason Gore, who owns one PGA TOUR title and seven victories on the Web.com Tour. He played in the final group of the 2005 U.S. Open. He ranks 15th on the Web.com Tour money list. — Billy Hurley III, winner of the 2016 Quicken Loans National at nearby Congressional Country Club. — Dan McCarthy, who won four times on the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada last year and currently ranks 55th on the Web.com Tour money list. — Kyle Thompson, who ranks fifth on the Web.com Tour money list. Canoe Brook CC Summit, N.J. 80 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Rich Berberian, winner of the 2016 PGA Professional National Championship. — Daniel Chopra, whose two PGA TOUR victories include the 2008 Tournament of Champions. — Mike Dunham, a former NHL goaltender and 2002 Olympics silver medalist. He is currently the New York Islanders’ goaltending coach. — Jim Herman, winner of the 2016 Shell Houston Open who was a club professional in New Jersey before making the PGA TOUR. — Nathan Smith, a four-time winner of the U.S. Mid-Amateur. — Richy Werenski, a PGA TOUR rookie who ranks 144th in the FedExCup. Jupiter Hills Club Tequesta, Fla. 49 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Robert Allenby, a four-time PGA TOUR winner and six-time Presidents Cup participant for the International Team. — Sam Horsfield, who has turned pro after two years at the University of Florida. Horsfield, who has been mentored by Ian Poulter, won four times at Florida and was a first-team All-American in 2016. — Jack Maguire, who ranks 46th on the Web.com Tour money list. — Joaquin Niemann, the No. 1 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. He is an incoming freshman at the University of South Florida. — Alejandro Tosti, a University of Florida golfer who won this year’s SEC individual championship. — Andy Zhang, who is the youngest person to ever qualify for the U.S. Open. He was 14 years old when he qualified for the 2012 U.S. Open. He now plays for the University of Florida. Big Canyon CC/Newport Beach CC Newport Beach, Calif. 103 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Charlie Beljan, winner of the 2012 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic. — Sean Crocker, the world’s ninth-ranked amateur. Crocker, a USC junior, was born in Zimbabwe and has been mentored by Nick Price, the International Team captain for the Presidents Cup. — Stewart Hagestad, the 2016 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and low amateur at this year’s Masters (T36). — Max Homa, a PGA TOUR player who won the 2013 NCAA Championship. — Beau Hossler, who first gained fame when he contended at the 2012 U.S. Open at the age of 16. Hossler is in his first full season of professional golf. — Collin Morikawa, a first-team All-American this season for Cal. Morikawa finished runner-up at the 2016 Air Capital Classic on the Web.com Tour, losing a playoff to Ollie Schniederjans. — Scott McCarron, who owns three titles apiece on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. He ranks second in this season’s Charles Schwab Cup. — John Oda, a first-team All-American at UNLV who is coming off a T8 finish at the NCAA Championship. — Norman Xiong, who won this year’s Phil Mickelson Award as the top freshman in college golf. Xiong plays for Oregon. Tacoma Country & GC Lakewood, Wash. 70 for TBD Tee times/scoring — Tadd Fujikawa, who qualified for the 2006 U.S. Open at the age of 15. — Lee McCoy, who finished fourth as an amateur at the 2016 Valspar Championship. He is competing on the Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada. — Jordan Niebrugge, a Wisconsin native who’s trying to return home for the U.S. Open. Niebrugge finished sixth at the 2015 Open Championship. — Robby Shelton, who finished T3 at the 2015 Barbasol Championship while still an amateur. The former Alabama All-American recently was medalist at Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada Q-School. — Aaron Wise, who ranks 27th on the Web.com Tour money list. Wise won the 2016 NCAA individual championship for Oregon and led the Ducks to the team title. May 29 Walton Heath Golf Club Surrey, England 111 for 15 Popular PGA TOUR rookie Andrew Johnston qualified for the U.S. Open in exciting fashion, making three eagles during his two rounds at Walton Heath Golf Club. He made a hole-in-one during his morning round on the New Course, then had two eagles in the afternoon. Johnston is 188th in the FedExCup. Haotong Li, a former winner on PGA TOUR China and winner of the 2016 China Open, finished second, one shot behind Aaron Rai. 1. Aaron Rai, 66-64 (-14) 2. Haotong Li, 67-64 (-13) T3. Alexander Levy, 63-69 (-12) T3. Richie Ramsay, 66-66 (-12) T5. Oliver Bekker, 67-66 (-11) T5. Joel Stalter, 68-65 (-11) T5. Bradley Dredge, 62-71 (-11) T5. Eddie Pepperell, 67-66 (-11) T9. Brandon Stone, 68-66 (-10) T9. George Coetzee, 64-70 (-10) T9. Andrew Johnston, 68-66 (-10) T12. Paul Dunne, 67-68 (-9) T12. Matt Wallace, 67-68 (-9) T12. Thomas Aiken, 68-67 (-9) T12. Wade Ormsby, 66-69 (-9) 1st alt.: Gregory Bourdy, 71-64 (-9) 2nd alt.: Callum Shinkwin, 65-70 (-9) Notable MCs: MC. Nicolas Colsaerts, 69-67 (-8) MC. Mikko Ilonen, 71-65 (-8) MC. Padraig Harrington, 77-68 (+1) May 22 Ono Golf Club Ono City, Japan 36 for 4 Four-time Japan Tour winner Satoshi Kodaira posted a four-shot victory at the U.S. Open qualifier in Japan. Kodaira, 27, will be making his U.S. Open debut. The other three berths to Erin Hills were decided in a 6-for-3 playoff that lasted eight holes. Yusaku Miyazato, the older brother of nine-time LPGA winner Ai Miyazato, ended the playoff by making an 18-foot birdie putt for the final spot. Yusaku, who finished 23rd in last year’s U.S. Open at Oakmont, has won twice on the Japan Tour this year. Chan Kim earned a spot in The Open Championship six days after qualifying for the U.S. Open. He won the Gateway to the Open – Mizuno Open on May 28 to qualify for The Open Championship. It was the first Japan Tour win for the 27-year-old Arizona State alumnus. Among those who failed to qualify were Trevor Sluman, the nephew of 1988 PGA Championship winner Jeff Sluman, and PGA TOUR member Hiroshi Iwata. 1. Satoshi Kodaira, 64-69 (-11) T2. Yusaku Miyazato, 66-71 (-7) T2. Chan Kim, 69-68 (-7) T2. Shugo Imahira, 68-69 (-7) 1st alt.: Sungjae Im, 68-69 (-7) 2nd alt.: Shintaro Kobayashi, 70-67 (-7) Notable MCs:  MC. Hiroshi Iwata, 68-70–138 (-6) MC. Trevor Sluman, 71-76–147 (+5) MC. Anthony Paolucci, 74-78–152 (+8)

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