That record, coming at the young age of 29, has drawn the attention of the entire golf world and the Japanese people. No wonder then, President Biden was keen to mention him in his remarks at the Rose Garden. Here s a look at the life and successes of one of Japan s greatest sportspersons.
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays his shot from the 14th tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Getty Images)
Who is Hideki Matsuyama?
Born in February 1992, Matsuyama began a life-long love with golf at the tender age of four, thanks to his father. However, his skills really blossomed during his time at boarding school and university. In 2010, he became the first Japanese amateur at Augusta National after a win at the Asian Amateur championship. At the 2011 Masters, he snagged the Silver Cup, awarded to the lowest scoring amateur.
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(Reuters) - American Bryson DeChambeau got a note of encouragement from Tiger Woods ahead of his nail-biter victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational .
The victory was DeChambeau's first since a dominating run to the U.S. Open title in September and was inspired by a text from Tiger Woods before the final round began.