Beau Hossler Withstands Wind in Japan, up One at Zozo Championship

Beau Hossler of the United States hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of ZOZO Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Inzai, Chiba, Japan, on Oct. 20, 2023. Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

Beau Hossler posted a 5–under 65 in the second round to capture a one-shot lead over fellow American Justin Suh in the Zozo Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Chiba, Japan, on Friday.

Hossler, chasing his first PGA Tour win and 7-under in the tournament, stood out on a day when bigger names were whipped by wind at the no-cut event.