The Olympic bronze medalist was robbed in London prior to coming to the U.S. and members of his team had to return to Japan after their passports were stolen.
Trying to put a harrowing experience behind him that sees him competing without his regular caddie and coach, Hideki Matsuyama got off to a strong start Thursday during the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn.
“It was an unfortunate situation,” Matsuyama said after shooting 5-under-par 65 to trail first-round leader Chris Kirk by a shot. “Luckily I only lost my wallet, but Shota, my caddie and the coach lost their passports, and we're trying hard now to get their visas back in line, and hopefully we can join us as a team as soon as possible.”
Matsuyama was fortunate to not have his passport stolen nor his bronze medal. He is hopeful that at least his caddie can return in two weeks when the third FedEx Cup playoff event, the Tour Championship takes place at East Lake in Atlanta.
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