Matsuyama nears goal of most prolific Asian-born PGA golfer
2 years, 11 months ago

Matsuyama nears goal of most prolific Asian-born PGA golfer

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Not long after Hideki Matsuyama delivered the best shot he never saw to cap off his improbable comeback in the Sony Open, his phone buzzed with a text from Shigeki Maruyama to remind him of a conversation long ago. “That was always the goal,” Matsuyama said through his interpreter, the winner’s lei still draped around his neck. He didn’t make a birdie the rest of the day, and there was a pivotal two-shot swing on the par-3 11th, when Matsuyama holed a 12-foot birdie putt and Henley went left into a bunker and made bogey. “Sugoi!” they they kept cheering — Japanese for great — as Matsuyama made each of his seven birdies, and especially the eagle in the playoff. That’s why Nakajima referred to Matsuyama earlier in the week as “a superstar in Japan.” Now, he’s at the top of the list of Asian-born players winning on the PGA Tour, looking as though many more trophies will follow.

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Matsuyama hangs on to make history
4 months ago

Matsuyama hangs on to make history

China Daily  

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan poses with his trophy after winning the St Jude Championship golf tournament on Sunday in Memphis, Tennessee. Matsuyama became the first Asian golfer to win a FedEx Cup Playoffs event with a hard-fought two-stroke victory. Japan's Hideki Matsuyama became the first Asian golfer to win a FedEx Cup Playoffs event following a hard-fought two-stroke victory over …

Hideki Matsuyama wins PGA Tour play-offs' St Jude Championship
4 months ago

Hideki Matsuyama wins PGA Tour play-offs' St Jude Championship

ABC  

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama survived a shaky back nine to shoot even-par 70 on Sunday at the St Jude Championship and win the opening leg of the PGA Tour's season-ending play-offs at TPC Southwind. Matsuyama finished at 17-under 263, two strokes better than world number two Xander Schauffele and defending Tour champion Viktor Hovland of Norway. The opening tournament of the …

Golfer Hideki Matsuyama robbed after Paris 2024 Olympics: Reports
4 months, 1 week ago

Golfer Hideki Matsuyama robbed after Paris 2024 Olympics: Reports

The Hindu  

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and his team were robbed during a stopover in London while heading to the first leg of the PGA Tour playoffs after winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Japanese media reported on Wednesday. The former Masters champion told Golf Digest Japan that he had his wallet stolen and the passports and visas of his …

Matsuyama withdraws from Match Play event with neck injury
1 year, 9 months ago

Matsuyama withdraws from Match Play event with neck injury

The Hindu  

Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play event on Friday citing a recurring neck injury. Matsuyama split his opening two matches this week at Austin Country Club and needed to beat Max Homa on Friday to force a playoff and determine who advanced to the knockout rounds. “As a precautionary measure, I decided …

Matsuyama struggles to 71 in soggy defence of Zozo Championship
2 years, 2 months ago

Matsuyama struggles to 71 in soggy defence of Zozo Championship

The Hindu  

Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama struggled to a one-over 71 in the first round of the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Thursday as Xander Schauffele carded a 67 to lie just three shots off the lead. “I was able to get some good rest last night and I was feeling better physically, so it’s a shame that I …

Japan’s Matsuyama says ‘fully committed’ to PGA Tour amid reports of offer from LIV
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s Matsuyama says ‘fully committed’ to PGA Tour amid reports of offer from LIV

The Hindu  

Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama said he was "fully committed" to the PGA Tour amid media reports he had been offered a lucrative package to join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Series. Matsuyama, who defends his Zozo Championship title at home in Japan this week, said he had "never been prouder" of being a member of the PGA Tour, particularly during …

Matsuyama withdraws from Memphis with neck injury
2 years, 4 months ago

Matsuyama withdraws from Memphis with neck injury

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hideki Matsuyama withdrew Wednesday from the FedEx St. Jude Championship because of a neck injury, saying he is hopeful he can return in the postseason. Matsuyama, the first Japanese man to win a major championship, is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour this season and goes into the FedEx Cup playoffs as the No. The former …

Major Winners Advise Amateurs on The Masters Success Secrets
2 years, 8 months ago

Major Winners Advise Amateurs on The Masters Success Secrets

News 18  

Top-ranked amateur Keita Nakajima and Cayman Islands teen Aaron Jarvis were thrilled to get advice from Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama ahead of their Masters debuts. “It’s pretty much surreal.” IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Matsuyama and Takumi Kanaya played a practice round with countryman Nakajima, who won …

Matsuyama revels in record win
2 years, 11 months ago

Matsuyama revels in record win

China Daily  

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama celebrates after winning the Sony Open in Hawaii by defeating American Russell Henley in a playoff at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu on Jan 16, 2022. Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama delivered a grandstand finish in a playoff against a luckless Russell Henley to lift his career eighth title at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday …

China's Li finds form as Matsuyama chases Asian record
2 years, 11 months ago

China's Li finds form as Matsuyama chases Asian record

China Daily  

China's Li Haotong carded an excellent opening round of 68 at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Saturday. GETTY IMAGES Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama put himself in prime position to equal KJ Choi's record of eight PGA Tour victories after a flying 7-under 63 on Saturday propelled him into solo second behind American leader Russell Henley at the Sony Open …

Kanaya, Nakajima following big footsteps of Hideki Matsuyama
2 years, 11 months ago

Kanaya, Nakajima following big footsteps of Hideki Matsuyama

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The Monday morning of the first Japan Golf Tour event of the year was no time to be anywhere except in front of a television. That’s where Takumi Kanaya and Keita Nakajima could be found in Nagoya last April, each captivated by images of Hideki Matsuyama winning the Masters to become the first Japanese player in a green …

Jaglan finishes 11th, Japan's Nakajima wins Asia Pacific in a play-off
3 years, 1 month ago

Jaglan finishes 11th, Japan's Nakajima wins Asia Pacific in a play-off

The Hindu  

Shubham Jaglan played his fourth straight under par round at the 12th Asia Pacific Amateur Championship to end Tied-11th, the third best finish by an Indian in 12 editions of the event. RELATED| Of the other two Indians, who made the cut, Milind Soni crumbled at the end with a bogey-triple bogey finish and was T-41, after being around T25 …

Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship: World No. 1 Nakajima leads; Jaglan at T-13
3 years, 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship: World No. 1 Nakajima leads; Jaglan at T-13

The Hindu  

Shubham Jaglan negotiated the tough closing stretch at the Dubai Creek Golf and Country Club with two birdies and a superb par to card 2-under 69 in the third round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. Milind, who has been fighting weakness once again saw his mind win over body, as he had three birdies and three bogeys in first 11 …

Phil Mickelson sets early lead at PGA Championship, and a chance at history
3 years, 7 months ago

Phil Mickelson sets early lead at PGA Championship, and a chance at history

CNN  

CNN — Sixteen years after winning his PGA Championship title, Phil Mickelson is roaring back – with a chance at history. READ: How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan’s new national hero Mickelson plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the 2021 PGA Championship. “So, if you were to tell me that like Sunday night, I’d really …

How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan’s new national hero
3 years, 8 months ago

How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan’s new national hero

CNN  

CNN — With one small putt, Hideki Matsuyama ascended from professional golfer to national treasure. READ: ‘The Short Game’: Netflix documentary female stars are helping to change golf Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 11. Matt Slocum/AP Masters 2021: The best pictures from Augusta Prev Next Making changes After almost …

The Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama's triumph gives wings to Japanese challenge, inspires Asia's golf community – Firstpost
3 years, 8 months ago

The Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama's triumph gives wings to Japanese challenge, inspires Asia's golf community – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Everyone on the PGA Tour knows Hideki Matsuyama as a quiet person, who has a permanent smile on his face. Lahiri, who has teed up at the Masters three times, said, “I’m fortunate enough to know him a little bit, he’s just a fantastic guy. It’s probably still sinking in for him.” “Hideki is very measured and calm but he’s …

Australia hopes to lure Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama Down Under
3 years, 8 months ago

Australia hopes to lure Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama Down Under

The Hindu  

Australia hopes to lure Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama to its national PGA Championship in Queensland in December as part of plans to revive its golfing calendar after the 2020/21 season was impacted by COVID-19. Securing Matsuyama would be a major coup for Australia's low-profile golf tour, four years after 2017 Masters winner Sergio Garcia was enticed to the Australian PGA …

Hideki Matsuyama wins Masters 2021, becomes first Japanese in Green Jacket
3 years, 8 months ago

Hideki Matsuyama wins Masters 2021, becomes first Japanese in Green Jacket

The Hindu  

The pressure was even more than Hideki Matsuyama could have imagined when he stood on the first tee at Augusta National. Staked to a four-shot lead, the nerves stayed with Matsuyama from the time he hit his opening tee shot into the trees to back-to-back birdies that led to a six-shot lead to a few nervous moments at the end …

Prime minister leads celebrations of Matsuyama’s Masters win
3 years, 8 months ago

Prime minister leads celebrations of Matsuyama’s Masters win

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Led by Japan’s prime minister, the country celebrated golfer Hideki Matsuyama’s victory in the Masters — the first Japanese player to win at Augusta National and pull on the famous green jacket. “And it came about because of Mr. Matsuyama’s own ability to take up challenges, his courage and all the effort that went into that.” Isao Aoki …

The Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket
3 years, 8 months ago

The Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket

Firstpost  

Matsuyama becomes the second man from an Asian country to win a major. “And if that’s the bar, then I’ve set it.” Staked to a four-shot lead, the nerves stayed with Matsuyama from the time he hit his opening tee shot into the trees to back-to-back birdies that led to a six-shot lead to a few nervous moments at the …

Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket
3 years, 8 months ago

Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The pressure was even more than Hideki Matsuyama could have imagined when he stood on the first tee Sunday at Augusta National. “And if that’s the bar, then I’ve set it.” Staked to a four-shot lead, the nerves stayed with Matsuyama from the time he hit his opening tee shot into the trees to back-to-back birdies that …

Column: Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters win carries different weight in Japan
3 years, 8 months ago

Column: Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters win carries different weight in Japan

LA Times  

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, celebrates after putting on the champion’s green jacket following his Masters win Sunday in Augusta, Ga. Hideki Matsuyama looked as if he was fighting back tears. The question from the Japanese talk show host that elicited the involuntary physical response wasn’t about his victory at the Masters earlier Sunday, but about his first time playing in …

Hideki Matsuyama wins Augusta Masters, becomes first from Japan to win men's major
3 years, 8 months ago

Hideki Matsuyama wins Augusta Masters, becomes first from Japan to win men's major

The Hindu  

After riding out a four-hour swirl of emotions to finally secure history Sunday, Hideki Matsuyama lifted his cap and gave a slight bow. Matsuyama's lead first was threatened early in his round Sunday when he bogeyed the first hole, while Zalatoris had birdies at Nos. Suddenly leading by two shots over Zalatoris, Matsuyama had a par at 17, put his …

Golf | Matsuyama sends Japanese hearts racing
3 years, 8 months ago

Golf | Matsuyama sends Japanese hearts racing

The Hindu  

Hideki Matsuyama unleashed an incredible back-nine shot-making display to seize a four-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the Masters, putting the Japanese star on the brink of a historic triumph at Augusta National. Matsuyama, trying to become the first Japanese man to win a Major title, fired a seven-under 65, his career-low 18-hole Masters total and the first bogey-free …

Japan’s Matsuyama in control of Masters, leads by four shots
3 years, 8 months ago

Japan’s Matsuyama in control of Masters, leads by four shots

The Hindu  

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama stormed home in style to put himself in position to become the first Asian golfer to win the Masters as he held a four-shot lead after the rain-interrupted third round at Augusta National on Saturday. I guess all I can do is just relax tonight, prepare well and just do my best tomorrow.” ROUND TWO REPORT Rose, …

Matsuyama races into lead ahead of final day of the Masters Tournament
3 years, 8 months ago

Matsuyama races into lead ahead of final day of the Masters Tournament

CNN  

CNN — In what is known as “moving day” in golf’s majors, the third day of the Masters lived up to that billing with plenty of changes in the leaderboard. “My game plan was carried out, and hopefully tomorrow I can continue my good form.” Matsuyama tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters. Jared …

Hideki Matsuyama makes history, becoming first Japanese player to win Masters
3 years, 8 months ago

Hideki Matsuyama makes history, becoming first Japanese player to win Masters

LA Times  

Hideki Matsuyama celebrates in the traditional green jacket after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. “Hopefully I’ll be a pioneer in this and many other Japanese will follow,” said Matsuyama, 29, speaking through interpreter Bob Hunter. “Matsuyama is Japan’s first Masters Champion!” pic.twitter.com/WdtjjJIGBK — CBS Sports April 11, 2021 “It’s thrilling to think that there are …

PGA Tour event in Japan to relocate to California this year - Golf News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

PGA Tour event in Japan to relocate to California this year - Golf News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Zozo Championship is moving from Japan to California this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the anchor of a West Coast Swing in the fall portion of the schedule that is certain to attract strong fields. It will be called the Zozo Championship at Sherwood, a similar title to the South Korean event moving to Las Vegas …

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