Japanese golfer Ryo Hisatsune shot a bogey-free 63 in the second round to take the lead at the WM Phoenix Open at 11-under par.
What Happened
Hisatsune, 23, carded an 8-under 63 on Friday to claim the top spot. He sits at 11-under par heading into the weekend at TPC Scottsdale.
- Second round: 8-under 63 (bogey-free)
- Total score: 11-under par
- Position: Solo first
Context
Hisatsune turned professional in 2020. He won the 2023 Cazoo Open de France for his first European Tour victory and earned the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award in 2023, becoming the first Japanese player to receive the honor.
How we verified
Each claim cross-validated by 2+ independent sources:
- Hisatsune shot 63 to lead at 11-under: PGA Tour + ESPN
- Age 23, second round Friday: Golf.com + Reuters
- 2023 Cazoo Open win, first European Tour victory: DP World Tour + Golf Digest
- Sir Henry Cotton Rookie award, first Japanese winner: DP World Tour + Asahi Shimbun
All 4 claims verified by 8 independent sources.
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