Matsuyama two off lead in quest to make history for Japan

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By Andrew Both AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama used his powerful long game to surge into contention at the Masters on Saturday, only to fritter away some of his good work with a poor finish to the third round. "I did prepare hard and well for this week's tournament, and it's paid off so far," Matsuyama, speaking in Japanese, told reporters after shooting even-par 72. Asked what he had learned from last year’s fifth place at Augusta National, Matsuyama said he had realized he still needed to improve.

 

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