
Hideki Matsuyama
Presidents Cup Record
Career Achievements
Major Championships
News Mentioning Hideki Matsuyama
Japanese Golfers Shine at Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Takumi Kanaya and Ryo Hisatsune represent Japan's growing presence on the PGA Tour at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in November 2025.
Asian Golf 2025 Review: Breakthrough Year for Continental Stars
2025 marked a historic year for Asian golf, from Hideki Matsuyama's Presidents Cup captaincy to the emergence of new stars, Asian golf is writing new chapters on the world stage.
Presidents Cup 2026 Preview: Snedeker's USA vs Ogilvy's International at Medinah
As the 16th Presidents Cup approaches at Medinah Country Club, Brandt Snedeker leads Team USA's quest for an 11th consecutive victory while Geoff Ogilvy looks to break the International Team's seven-year drought.
Biography
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. In 2025, he continued to demonstrate his elite-level competence, winning The Sentry in Hawaii with a record 35-under score and maintaining his position among the world's top 15 golfers. On the course, he is a stoic and intensely focused competitor. In the team room, he is a respected veteran leader for the International Team in the Presidents Cup, using his vast experience to guide a diverse squad.
Player Statistics
Detailed Presidents Cup Record
Singles Record
Foursomes Record
Fourball Record
Defining Presidents Cup 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.