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Golf News / EssentiallySports / August 13
Scottie Scheffler Ignored as Golf Analyst Backs Hideki Matsuyama at TPC Southwind
Scottie Scheffler draws the most attention at TPC Southwind as World No. 1 and the FedExCup leader. However, golf analyst Justin Ray has pointed toward a player who could quietly become one of the biggest stories of the FedEx St.
Scottie Scheffler comments on what Hideki Matsuyama was like as a playing partner at the 3M Open
Scottie Scheffler and Hideki Matsuyama both produced some scintillating golf on day three of the 3M Open. Matsuyama got hot on the front nine, shooting a 30, while Scheffler scooted around the back nine in just 29 shots.
Trevor Immelman says what J.J. Spaun and Hideki Matsuyama need to improve on Sunday to win the Charles Schwab
Trevor Immelman has named J.J. Spaun and Hideki Matsuyama among the players he can see challenging Eric Cole on Sunday at the Charles Schwab Challenge, provided that one part of their games is on form.
Hideki Matsuyama’s behavior questioned while playing with Robert MacIntyre at the Charles Schwab
Hideki Matsuyama is tied for the lead after 36 holes of the Charles Schwab Challenge following a second round 65 at Colonial Country Club. Matsuyama played alongside Robert MacIntyre during the first two rounds in Fort Worth, Texas, and the Scot comfortably made the cut on four-under par.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / April 28
2026 Cadillac Championship Best Bets: 6 Picks for Trump National Doral
The Cadillac Championship brings a completely different challenge at Trump National Doral. The “Blue Monster” rewards power off the tee, strong ball-striking, and the ability to handle tough, water-lined conditions.
Golf News / Yardbarker / April 7
Masters 2026: The usual headliners and players who could steal the show
The same familiar faces are going to be discussed heavily at Augusta this week. But there are also players who could crash the party.
Rory McIlroy tells Tiger Woods what Hideki Matsuyama does better than anybody in golf
Hideki Matsuyama might be the single most underrated player in all of golf. The 2011 Masters winner is an 11-time PGA Tour winner, a former world number two, and came one playoff hole away from winning the WM Phoenix Open this year.
What a ‘humiliated’ Justin Thomas said to his caddie about Hideki Matsuyama during Bay Hill agony
Justin Thomas played alongside Hideki Matsuyama during the first two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill this week. The 32-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, has been working incredibly hard to get back to a place where he believes he’s ready to compete.
The full story behind Hideki Matsuyama’s debated WM Phoenix Open play-off moment
Hideki Matsuyama dropped a shot on the final hole of the WM Phoenix Open and then fell short to Chris Gotterup in the playoff. While Matsuyama was not at his best throughout Sunday’s round, he still managed to hold things together nicely around the greens.
Washington Capitals News / HITC / February 10
Michael Kim calls out ‘idiots’ at WM Phoenix Open after Hideki Matsuyama incident
Chris Gotterup’s victory at the WM Phoenix Open last weekend was overshadowed by an incident involving Hideki Matsuyama. Gotterup defeated Matsuyama in a playoff hole at TPC Scottsdale, but the events leading up to it were disappointing.
Chris Gotterup addresses WM Phoenix Open crowds following Hideki Matsuyama incident
Chris Gotterup outduelled Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff to claim the WM Phoenix Open title. Gotterup shot a closing 64, and after Matsuyama bogeyed the final hole of regulation, the American clinched victory with a birdie on the first extra hole.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 8
Chris Gotterup wins Phoenix Open in playoff after Matsuyama falters
Chris Gotterup posted birdie on the first playoff hole to win the WM Phoenix Open after late mishaps by Japan's Hideki Matsuyama opened the door for him Sunday at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course in Arizona.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 7
Hideki Matsuyama overtakes Ryo Hisatsune for Phoenix Open lead
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan overtook countryman Ryo Hisatsune for the lead after three rounds of the WM Phoenix Open on Saturday at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 6
Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune, Hideki Matsuyama 1-2 at Phoenix Open
Ryo Hisatsune chipped in for birdie in surprising fashion to cap a back-nine hot streak and overtake Japanese countryman Hideki Matsuyama for the second-round lead at the WM Phoenix Open on Friday in Arizona.
The curious reason Hideki Matsuyama isn’t a top five player in world golf
Hideki Matsuyama finished off his 2025 campaign on a high note, winning the Hero World Challenge in a playoff against Alex Noren. Hideki Matsuyama managed to begin and end his campaign in style, first setting a PGA Tour scoring record to win The Sentry and later defeating Alex Noren in a playoff to claim the Hero World Challenge.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / December 7
Hero Moment: How Matsuyama Won Tiger's Tournament by Honoring His Idol
Hideki Matsuyama stood over a 166-yard shot on the 18th hole in a playoff at the Hero World Challenge, knowing he'd missed birdie putts on five consecutive holes.
Golf News / Yardbarker / July 29, 2025
Wyndham storylines: What Jordan Spieth needs in final regular-season event
The PGA Tour regular season will end this week with the Wyndham Championship from Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Golf News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2025
Takeaways from Masters first round: Nightmare finish for Rory McIlroy
The day started off great for Rory McIlroy, but then it all fell apart. How did other big names do?
Golf News / Yardbarker / April 10, 2025
Watch: Hideki Matsuyama has horrific luck at Masters
Hideki Matsuyama will have ground to make up after the opening round of the Masters after suffering some terrible luck.
Golf News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2025
Three storylines for Valero Texas Open: Is it Tommy Fleetwood's time?
Let's check out the three juiciest storylines for the Masters tune-up at the Valero Texas Open.
Golf News / Yardbarker / February 18, 2025
TGL has a major problem Tiger Woods may not be able to fix
TGL is a promising product thanks to its star power, fast pace of play and more intimate look at how players break down shots and interact with their buddies during a money game.
Golf News / Field Level Media / January 5, 2025
Hideki Matsuyama breaks PGA Tour scoring record, wins The Sentry
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama couldn't be caught while shooting a final-round 8-under-par 65 to win The Sentry, the PGA Tour's season opener, on Sunday at The Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.
Golf News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2024
International Team bounces back at Presidents Cup, sets stage for massive weekend
The Presidents Cup saw a huge turnaround on Friday and the weekend now figures to be filled with high drama.
Golf News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2024
Golf best bets: 3 top props for the Tour Championship
The 2024 PGA Tour season comes to a close this week with the Tour Championship from the famed East Lake Golf Club. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is here with three top props.
Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23, 2024
Hideki Matsuyama suffers bad break during BMW Championship
Hideki Matsuyama’s bid to win a second straight PGA Tour event was derailed Friday by an injury.
Golf News / Yardbarker / August 19, 2024
Golf best bets: Jack Dougherty's outright picks for the BMW Championship
Are you not entertained?! Hideki Matsuyama (+3300) got the job done at the FedEx St. Jude Championship to cash our third straight outright winner in professional golf.
Golf News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2024
Former Masters champion prepares for PGA Tour event severely short-handed following robbery
Hideki Matsuyama told Golf Digest Japan in a recent interview that he, his caddie and coach were all robbed in London last week.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024
Team USA golf tandem in contention behind leader Hideki Matsuyama after Round 1 in Paris
While Team USA didn't put a golfer in the lead during the first round of play at the Paris Games, it remains very much in the medal hunt.
Golf News / Yardbarker / May 16, 2024
PGA Championship: Expert bets for Round 2 at Valhalla
Ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday, Yardbarker's golf expert Jack Dougherty takes a look at two matchup bets he's targeting based on stats from Round 1.
Golf News / Yardbarker / February 19, 2024
Hideki Matsuyama is the ultimate heat-check golfer
The heat check isn't limited to just the basketball court. Golfers can experience heat checks, too, and Hideki Matsuyama is the PGA Tour's ultimate fireball.
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