Hideki Matsuyama is a Japanese golfer who has enjoyed an excellent career on the PGA Tour, becoming a model of consistency and claiming two victories in 2024.
Matsuyama turned professional in 2013 and forced his way onto the PGA Tour in 2014. He has since competed in 272 events on the tour and has remarkably made the cut in 232 of those tournaments.
His first win on the tour came in his debut season at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club where he saw off American Kevin Na in a play-off.
The Golfing Gazette has all you need to know about the life, and career, of Matsuyama, including his pro record and family.
Who is Hideki Matsuyama?
Hideki Matsuyama is a Japanese golfer who turned professional in 2013.
Where and when was Hideki Matsuyama born?
Matsuyama was born on the 25th Feb 1992 in Ehime, Japan.
How tall is Hideki Matsuyama?
Matsuyama stands at 5′ 11″(180cm) tall.
How many major wins does Hideki Matsuyama have?
Matsuyama’s only major success so far in his career came at the Masters in 2021.
He held off the challenge of Will Zalatoris to shoot a final round of 70 and won the tournament by one shot on 10 under par.
What is Hideki Matsuyama’s Masters record?
He first played the Augusta National as an amateur back in 2011 and finished T-27.
Since then, Matsuyama has achieved three top 10 finishes including winning the tournament in 2021 and has finished in the top 20 in eight of his last 10 visits.
He has only ever missed the cut once in Georgia in 2014 and his lowest round came in his 2021 victory, shooting 65 in the third round.
What are Hideki Matsuyama’s career earnings?
Since turning professional, Matsuyama’s has earned over $59 million on the PGA Tour.
What is Hideki Matsuyama’s net worth?
According to Golf Span, Matsuyama’s net worth is $35 million.
Who is Hideki Matsuyama’s wife?
Matsuyama’s wife is called Mei, whom he shares a daughter named Kanna with.
The golfer is such a private person that he didn’t announce his wedding until after he was married. Mei also likes to stay outside of the spotlight so was not in attendance for her husband’s Masters win in 2021.
What is Hideki Matsuyama’s social media?
Matsuyama’s official Instagram account is: @hidekimatsuyama1. He regularly updates his near 250,000 followers.
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