Brendan Steele Snags One–Shot Lead in Japan

Adam Schenk (L) and Brendan Steele (R) of the United States are seen on the 6th tee during the first round of the ZOZO Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Inzai, Chiba, Japan, on October 13, 2022. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images

Brendan Steele was 6-under-par to claim the lead after the opening round of the Zozo Championship, where he finished as runner up to local favorite Hideki Matsuyama in 2021.

“I love it here,” Steele said after dropping in a birdie on 18 followed a chip-in on 17.