Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama is arguably the most accomplished and influential Asian golfer of all time. His historic victory at the 2021 Masters Tournament was a transcendent moment for his home country of Japan and the entire continent. Known for his powerful, rhythmic swing with its signature pause at the top, Matsuyama is one of the premier iron players in the world. He capped off his 2025 season in spectacular fashion by winning the Hero World Challenge in December, further cementing his status as the International Team's premier player.
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In The Bag
Presidents Cup Record
Debut: 2013 • Appearances: 5
Defining Moment
"At the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne, Matsuyama delivered a clutch 2 & 1 singles victory over Tony Finau, contributing a crucial point in the International Team's valiant near-upset of the American side. His performance as a veteran leader was a key part of the team's strong showing."
Major Championships
Latest News
View AllPresidents Cup Radar: Gotterup's Breakout and Matsuyama's Scottsdale Signal
Chris Gotterup's early-season wins strengthened the American depth chart, while Hideki Matsuyama's Phoenix contention gave the International Team a useful reminder of its anchor's value.
Hisatsune and Matsuyama Shape the Phoenix Weekend Conversation
Ryo Hisatsune and Hideki Matsuyama put International Team depth in focus at TPC Scottsdale, offering Geoff Ogilvy a useful mid-tournament signal without overstating one leaderboard snapshot.
Pebble Beach Awaits: International Team Eyes First Signature Event
The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am brings the first Signature Event test of the season, with Presidents Cup hopefuls facing a compact elite field on the Monterey Peninsula.