Matsuyama matches US Open champ for Challenge lead


Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a shot on the12th tee during round two of the Hero World Challenge at Albany, The Bahamas on December 2, 2016 in Nassau, Bahamas. - AFP

Nassau, Bahamas (AFP) - Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama (pic), making the most of a hot putter, shot a five-under par 67 Friday to match US Open champion Dustin Johnson for the lead at the Hero World Challenge.

Sixth-ranked Matsuyama, coming off three Asian triumphs in the past six weeks, moved level with the third-ranked American on 12-under 132 through 36 holes at the 18-man invitational event at the Albany resort.

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