Japanese · Matsuyama, Japan · Born 25 November 1991Japanese professional golfer who became the first male Japanese player to win a major championship when he captured the 2021 Masters Tournament
Hideki Matsuyama is Japan's most successful golfer, the 2021 Masters champion and first Japanese man to win a Major championship. His victory at Augusta produced an outpouring of national pride in Japan and is considered one of the most significant moments in the history of Japanese sport. A consistent PGA Tour winner with an elegant, powerful swing, Matsuyama has been one of the world's finest golfers for over a decade.
First Japanese male golfer to win a major championship
How They Played
Methodical ball-striker with exceptional iron play and course management
Lasting Impact
Pioneering golfer who broke barriers for Asian golf and inspired a generation of Japanese players
Career Honours
- Masters Tournament (2021)
- WGC-HSBC Champions (2016)
- Olympic Bronze Medal (2021)
- Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (2010)
Japanese Athletes