Professional golfer
Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama is Japan’s most accomplished modern golfer and an 11-time PGA TOUR winner. His defining achievement came at the 2021 Masters, where he became the first Japanese male golfer to win a major championship. He is known for a powerful, compact swing, elite iron play and a calm, understate
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- PGA TOUR wins
- 11Through the 2026 season
- Major championships
- 12021 Masters
- Olympic medals
- 1Bronze, 2024 Paris Games
- World Golf Championship titles
- 2Won during his PGA TOUR career
- 2026 top-10 finishes
- 6PGA TOUR season
- 2026 world ranking
- 26thOfficial World Golf Ranking
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
Hideki Matsuyama highlights
5 videos
2025PGA TOUR
Hideki Matsuyama's winning highlights from Hero World Challenge
2022PGA TOUR
Hideki Matsuyama’s winning highlights from the Sony Open
2016PGA TOUR
Hideki Matsuyama's winning highlights from the Hero World Challenge
2024PGA TOUR
Highlights | Round 4 | Genesis Invitational
2017PGA TOUR
Hideki Matsuyama extended highlights | Round 2 | THE PLAYERS
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
A Japanese golf pioneer
Born in Ehime, Japan, Matsuyama turned professional in 2013 after attending Tohoku Fukushi University. He has spent his career primarily on the PGA TOUR and is based in Sendai.
Career highlight
The 2021 Masters
Matsuyama won the green jacket at Augusta National by one stroke, becoming the first male golfer from Japan to win a major championship. The victory was a landmark moment for Japanese golf.
Big achievements
A résumé beyond Augusta
His résumé includes 11 PGA TOUR victories, two World Golf Championship titles and an Olympic bronze medal. He also won the 2024 Genesis Invitational and the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship.
- 2021 Masters Tournament
- 2021 Olympic bronze medal
- 2024 Genesis Invitational
- 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship
Playing style
Power with precision
Matsuyama generates considerable speed but stands out most with his controlled tempo and high-quality iron play. When his putting is cooperating, he can contend on difficult, demanding courses.
Current form
Still a major contender
In the 2026 PGA TOUR season, Matsuyama recorded six top-10 finishes, including runner-up at the WM Phoenix Open. He finished the season ranked 26th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
- WM Phoenix Open — runner-up
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am — T8
- 3M Open — T3
- TOUR Championship — T21
Equipment
A Srixon-centered setup
His officially listed setup includes a Srixon ZXi LS driver, Srixon Z-Forged II irons, Cleveland RTX 4 Forged Prototype wedges and a Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball. Tour players frequently use customized or prototype specifications, so his full bag can change.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Low amateur at the Masters
Matsuyama finished as the low amateur at Augusta National, an early sign of his international potential.
Turns professional
He began his professional career after a successful amateur run in Japan and the United States.
First PGA TOUR victory
Won the Memorial Tournament for his first PGA TOUR title.
Breakthrough years
Won multiple PGA TOUR events, including back-to-back WM Phoenix Open titles and two World Golf Championships.
Masters champion
Became the first Japanese male golfer to win a major championship.
Olympic medal and FedExCup Playoff win
Won bronze in Paris and later captured the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WM Phoenix Open | Runner-up | 2026-02-08 |
| AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | T8 | 2026-02-15 |
| 3M Open | T3 | 2026-07-26 |
| TOUR Championship | T21 | 2026-08-30 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- Srixon ZXi LS9°Official WITB · 2026-09-16
- Irons
- Srixon Z-Forged II4–9 ironsOfficial WITB · 2026-09-16
- Wedges
- Cleveland RTX 4 Forged Prototype48°, 52°, 56°, 60°Official WITB · 2026-09-16
- Ball
- Srixon Z-Star XVPure WhiteOfficial WITB · 2026-09-16
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Why this profile is worth exploring
Matsuyama’s greatness is easy to appreciate: he combines elite technical control with unusual composure, and his 2021 Masters win permanently changed Japanese golf history.