Hideki Matsuyama plays a set of Srixon Z-Forged II irons.
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Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama shot an opening round 8-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the 2024 Olympic golf competition being held at Le Golf National in Paris France. He leads current PGA and British Open champion Xander Schauffele of the United States by two shots after he shot a first-round 65, with Joaquin Niemann, Emiliano Grillo and Tom Kim tied for third at 5-under.
Take a closer look at the gear Matsuyama is using in Paris.
Ryan Barath is GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com’s senior editor for equipment. He has an extensive club-fitting and -building background with more than 20 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. Before joining the staff, he was the lead content strategist for Tour Experience Golf, in Toronto, Canada.