Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama is one of the most accomplished and influential Asian golfers in the modern game. His historic victory at the 2021 Masters Tournament was a landmark moment for Japan and for Asian golf. In Presidents Cup terms, he is the International Team's most proven current-era anchor: experienced enough to lead a room, skilled enough to take on the United States' top names, and still capable of producing a high-value singles point.
Hideki Matsuyama height and weight
Hideki Matsuyama is listed at 5'11" (180 cm), 190 lbs (86 kg). This profile connects those vitals with International Team roster context, Presidents Cup record, and current player notes.
Quick Answers
How tall is Hideki Matsuyama?
Hideki Matsuyama is listed at 5'11" (180 cm).
What is Hideki Matsuyama's listed weight?
Hideki Matsuyama is listed at 190 lbs (86 kg).
Which Presidents Cup team is Hideki Matsuyama associated with?
Hideki Matsuyama is profiled as an International Team golfer on Presidents Cup Players.
Vitals
Presidents Cup Record
Debut: 2013 • Appearances: 6
Defining Moment
"Matsuyama went 2-3-0 at Royal Montreal in 2024 and beat Scottie Scheffler in Sunday singles, a high-value point against the World No. 1."
Updated July 10, 2026
Presidents Cup Role & Match-Play Fit
Matsuyama is the International Team's clearest veteran anchor because his record combines volume, singles value, and a verified 2024 win over Scottie Scheffler.
The record is supported by official event data. Presidents Cup's 2024 qualifier profile listed Matsuyama at 7-10-5 before Royal Montreal. The official 2024 scoring page lists him at 2-3-0 for the week, including a Sunday singles win over Scottie Scheffler. Combined, those figures support the current 9-13-5 total and show why his event role extends well beyond biography or equipment data.
Matsuyama's team value is partly strategic and partly symbolic. Strategically, he gives the International side a player who can be placed against an elite American without the matchup feeling like damage control. Symbolically, he is a bridge between eras: he has been part of multiple International teams and has enough individual achievement to command attention in a mixed-country locker room.
The caution is that his pairs record is uneven. A captain should not treat him as a plug-and-play answer in every format. His best use may be as a carefully paired veteran in team sessions and as a trusted singles option when the International Team needs a point that changes the tone of Sunday.
Sources and further reading
- Top players secure 2024 Presidents Cup spots - Presidents Cup
- 2024 Presidents Cup official scoring - Presidents Cup / PGA TOUR
- Hideki Matsuyama PGA TOUR profile - PGA TOUR
Major Championships
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