FedEx Cup: Ten bubble players likely to make the TOUR Championship

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA - SEPTEMBER 07: Rickie Fowler of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the second round of the BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on September 7, 2018 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – MAY 11: Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

As long as Matsuyama finishes in the mid 20’s, he is likely to make the top 30. He’s sitting in a great spot currently, after shooting 66 and 64 the first two days.

Hideki has been very consistent on the year, finishing in the top 20 in 12 of the 19 tournaments that he has played in. He hasn’t been able to find that next gear yet, failing to win in 2018, and only cracking the top 10 three times.

Hitting the greens hasn’t been an issue this year for him. He currently sits 8th in GIR, at 68.3%. If the putter can catch up, Matsuyama will find himself fighting for a win. With 1.744 putts per hole, there is a lot of room for improvement. If he can do better off the tee, he should make a run this weekend. He’s 18th in shots gained as a whole, but only 80th off the tee.

He looks to be heating up at the right time, as he is coming off a great tournament. The podium was in his sites, as he finished 4th at the Dell Technologies tournament last week. Heading into the weekend, a trip to East Lake seems locked up as Matsuyama is currently T3.

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