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Bob Harig

Without His Caddie and Coach, Hideki Matsuyama Starts Fast at FedEx Cup Playoff Opener

Hideki Matsuyama opened with a 65 in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. | Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

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.

The Japanese star who won the bronze medal two weeks ago at the Olympic golf tournament went through an ordeal after leaving Paris, getting robbed in London prior to coming to the U.S. for the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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