A. Hideki Matsuyama is known as the first Japanese golfer to win the Masters Tournament and is also the highest-ranked Japanese golfer, with a career high of No. 2.

2021 — 85th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Hideki Matsuyama become first Japanese male to win a golf major; hangs on to beat American Will Zalatoris by 1 stroke.

Just look at what happened to 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama on Thursday at Augusta National. With Matsuyama hitting his third shot on the par-5 13th in the first round, he really couldn't ...

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 10th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2025. (Kyodo) AUGUSTA, Georgia ...

2021 — 85th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Hideki Matsuyama become first Japanese male to win a golf major; hangs on to beat American Will Zalatoris by 1 stroke.