2021 Masters photos: Hideki Matsuyama shoots 65 in third round, takes lead

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1 Hideki Matsuyama -10 F

2 Will Zalatoris -9 F

T3 Jordan Spieth -7 F

T3 Xander Schauffele -7 F

T5 Jon Rahm -6 F

R4	Name	Total	Thru

1	Hideki Matsuyama	-10	F
2	Will Zalatoris	-9	F
T3	Jordan Spieth	-7	F
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Hideki Matsuyama shoots bogey-free 65 in third round at Masters

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Hideki Matsuyama gets a fist bump from his caddie Shota Hayafuji after finishing on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji holds the umbrella over his head after hitting on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Hideki Matsuyama waits for his playing partner Xander Schauffele to hit on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Patrons cheer as Hideki Matsuyama almost chips in on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 16 green during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji talk for his chip on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after a birdie putt on no. 16 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama chips on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama chips on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his tee shot on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama putts on the 13th green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama walks off the 13th green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 14th tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on the 13th green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the rough on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama walks on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the rough on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the rough on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the fairway on the seventh hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

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Hideki Matsuyama jumps in the air, trying to see the green before hitting his approach shot on no. 14 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]

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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 15 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]