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Hideki Matsuyama: Age, Career, Wins and Presidents Cup Record
The 2021 Masters champion owns 11 official PGA Tour wins and returns to the International Team at Medinah in 2026.
Hideki Matsuyama Quick Facts
Who Is Hideki Matsuyama?
Hideki Matsuyama is a Japanese professional golfer, major champion and longtime International Team member. Born in Matsuyama, Ehime, he developed into a leading amateur at Tohoku Fukushi University before turning professional in 2013.
Matsuyama won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in 2010 and 2011. His first victory earned him a place in the 2011 Masters, where he finished as low amateur and received the Silver Cup. His first PGA Tour victory followed at the 2014 Memorial Tournament.
Masters Champion and PGA Tour Success
Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters by one stroke over Will Zalatoris, becoming the first Japanese man to win a major championship.
His 11 official PGA Tour victories include the Memorial Tournament, two Phoenix Open titles, two World Golf Championships, the Masters, Zozo Championship, Sony Open, Genesis Invitational, FedEx St. Jude Championship and the record-setting 2025 Sentry.
Olympic Bronze Medal
Representing Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Matsuyama finished at 17 under par and earned the bronze medal. He finished one stroke behind silver medalist Tommy Fleetwood and two behind gold medalist Scottie Scheffler.
Hideki Matsuyama’s Presidents Cup Record
Matsuyama completed six Presidents Cup appearances from 2013 through 2024. He entered the 2024 matches with a 7-10-5 record, then went 2-3-0 at Royal Montreal—including a Sunday singles victory—to move his career record to 9-13-5.
He qualified automatically for the 2026 International Team. Medinah will be his seventh Presidents Cup appearance once competition begins.
2026 Presidents Cup Through Day 2
Matsuyama opened the 2026 Presidents Cup 2–0, winning Thursday four-ball with Ryo Hisatsune and Friday foursomes with Sungjae Im. His Friday 3-and-2 victory helped complete the International Team’s five-match sweep. See the live Presidents Cup hub for current pairings and results.
Hideki Matsuyama’s Clubs and Specs
My9Iron maintains a separate equipment page based on the full pre-tournament inventory published on August 31, 2026. It distinguishes verified equipment options from the unreported final 14-club selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hideki Matsuyama?
He is 34 years old as of September 19, 2026.
How many PGA Tour wins does Hideki Matsuyama have?
Matsuyama has 11 official PGA Tour victories.
How many majors has he won?
He has won one major championship: the 2021 Masters.
How many Presidents Cups has he played?
He has completed six and qualified for his seventh in 2026.
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