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Hideki Matsuyama (松山 英樹, Matsuyama Hideki, born 25 February 1992) is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is the first-ever Japanese professional golfer to win a men's major golf championship – the 2021 Masters Tournament .
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Hideki Matsuyama. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
Feb 18, 2024 · Matsuyama won his ninth PGA Tour event and the most ever for an Asian-born player, but faced a rules controversy on the 17th hole. A camera zoomed in on his ball appeared to show it moving, but the rules official ruled it was a shift and not a violation.
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Feb 19, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — The conversation began seven years ago when Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama won his fourth PGA Tour title to pass Shigeki Maruyama, his mentor. Maruyama told him the ultimate mark was nine tour wins, a record for most by an Asian-born player.
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CNN — With one small putt, Hideki Matsuyama ascended from professional golfer to national treasure. Like Naomi Osaka before him, the 29-year-old’s victory at the 2021 Masters propelled...
Feb 18, 2024 · In the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2024, Hideki Matsuyama shoots a 9-under 62 to get to 17-under after 72 holes. Matsuyama overcame a six-shot de...
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Apr 11, 2021 · Two Japanese women have won major golf championships. Matsuyama’s breakthrough comes at a time of unrest over racially targeted violence against Asians and Asian-Americans. Matsuyama started...
