5 big-name golfers to watch at the 2024 ZOZO Championship ft. Collin Morikawa
The PGA Tour is set to head to Japan for the 2024 Zozo Championship. The fifth event of the FedEx Cup Fall season will take place from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, October 27 at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Tokyo.
The Zozo Championship will be the first event since the FedEx Cup playoffs to feature several top-ranked players. In addition to the three top-10-ranked players, the field will also include several top-30 players.
In this article, we will take a look at five top names competing at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club.
5 top golfers to watch at the 2024 ZOZO Championship
1) Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa is one of the highest-ranked players competing this week. Besides, he is also the defending champion and among the top favorites to repeat last year's feat.
Speaking of form, Morikawa last competed at the Presidents Cup, where he won all four matches and was among the joint-highest scorers of the team. He also finished runner-up at the FedEx Cup.
2) Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama is set to make his sixth straight appearance at the Zozo Championship. The local hero has a good record here, having registered a win and a runner-up finish at the event.
As for recent form, Matsuyama won the bronze at the Olympics before winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He also finished T9 at the Tour Championship.
3) Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele is the highest-ranked player in action this week. So far, he has registered only one top-ten finish in his five starts at this event. However, considering the season he has had, Schauffele is expected to do better this time.
4) Sahith Theegala
Sahith Theegala is set for his third appearance at the Zozo Championship. He finished T5 in his debut here a couple of years ago.
Theegala has been on a great run this season, with nine top tens, including two runner-up finishes. He also finished third in the FedEx Cup playoffs. This week, he is among the oddsmakers' top five favorites to lift the title.
5) Max Homa
Max Homa is returning to the Zozo Championship after three years. He tied for 46th in his only appearance at this event.
Speaking of recent form, Homa missed the cut at the Procore Championship. Before that, he finished 46th at the FedEx Cup after a poor showing in the playoffs.