Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

Hideki Matsuyama pulled away from a crowded field Saturday with a 6-under 64, giving him a five-shot lead over Nick Dunlap in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the postseason opener where the focus began to shift toward players trying to extend their season. Matsuyama quickly atoned for an early bogey by drilling a 3-wood over the water to 15 feet and making the eagle putt. Denny McCarthy, who was tied for the 36-hole lead with Matsuyama, put four bogeys on his card before registering his first birdie.

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis

Hideki Matsuyama surges to a 5-shot lead in steamy Memphis