Hiroshi Iwata is leading the PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship, and he’s leading thanks to a sign of disrespect.After turning in a seven-under 63 Thursday at Narashino C.C. in Chiba, Japan—a score good enough for a one-stroke lead over reigning Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama and rising star Joaquin Niemann—Iwata was asked if his position changes his mindset for the second round. Curiously, Iwata said he was hoping he doesn’t get extra attention, at least any attention that could distract from his game, before alluding to an incident that happened earlier in the week.“Someone asked me if I was a caddie when I was having a meal,” Iwata explained.Which, in the golf ecoystem, is like a child getting scolded at Thanksgiving for trying to eat with the adults.Granted, Iwata is not exactly a known entity in the United States—although he did tie the major championship record for lowest round with a 63 at Whistling Straits during the 2015 PGA […]
PGA Tour player asked if he’s a caddie, promptly shoots 63 after sign of disrespect
