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Simplicity is the name of the game for Hideki Matsuyama

Hideki Matsuyama has a simple theory as to how he could potentially complete a rare collection of trophies associated to three legends of the game at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard.

2025.3.5

Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the eighth tee during the final round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona on Feb. 9. [AFP/YONHAP]

Hideki Matsuyama eyes repeat win at Genesis Invitational

Hideki Matsuyama set a couple of records en route to a stunning victory at the Genesis Invitational last season but he still wasn’t fully satisfied — he had missed a customary photo with the tournament host, who happens to be Tiger Woods.

2025.2.12

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Hideki Matsuyama plays a tee shot on the 16th hole during the practice round prior to the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on Feb. 5 in Scottsdale, Arizona. [GETTY IMAGES]

Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama eyes another slice of golf history at WM Phoenix Open

Hideki Matsuyama has already etched his name in golf folklore for standout achievements, including being the first Asian to win the Masters Tournament in 2021 and registering 11 PGA Tour victories — the most by a player from Asia.

2025.2.6

Hideki Matsuyama plays the 17th green during the third round of The Sentry at The Plantation Course at Kapalua in Hawaii on Jan. 4. [GETTY IMAGES]

Masterful Matsuyama stays in pole position at The Sentry

Hideki Matsuyama hit a career best 11 birdies en route to a stunning and bogey-free 62 and retained a one-stroke third round lead over Collin Morikawa at The Sentry, the PGA Tour’s season-opening event, on Saturday.

2025.1.5

Takumi Kanaya, left, and Hideki Matsuyama walk off a tee during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open Championship on Sept. 15, 2020 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. [GETTY IMAGES]

Matsuyama shines brightest for Asian golf

As another year draws to a close, one thing remains certain — the sun always rises in the Far East with Japan truly basking in the glory of its most famous golfing son, Hideki Matsuyama.

2024.12.29

Im Sung-jae plays a shot on the first hole during the first round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado on Thursday. [GETTY IMAGES]

Matsuyama, Im and Kim enjoy fast starts at BMW Championship

Hideki Matsuyama stayed hot with his new putter for solo second place following an opening 5-under 67 at the BMW Championship on Thursday as Im Sung-jae and Kim Si-woo enjoyed fast starts to keep the good times rolling for Asian golfers

2024.8.23

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the seventh green during the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on Aug. 17 in Memphis, Tennessee. [GETTY IMAGES]

If putter stays hot, Matsuyama will gain edge in chase for FedExCup glory

The flat stick has been Hideki Matsuyama’s pain and joy over the years. Perhaps he will leave no stones unturned in his pursuit for perfection.

2024.8.22

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan poses with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on Sunday in Memphis, Tennessee. [GETTY IMAGES]

Matsuyama makes history with hard-fought win at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Hideki Matsuyama became the first Asian golfer to win a FedExCup Playoffs event following a hard-fought two-stroke victory over Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of three Playoffs event, on Sunday.

2024.8.19

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the 13th green during the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on Saturday in Memphis, Tennessee. [GETTY IMAGES]

Matsuyama on the cusp of FedEx St. Jude Championship glory

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama put himself on the brink of FedExCup Playoffs history after a second successive six-under 64 in the third round powered him into a five-shot lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Saturday.

2024.8.18

Hideki Matsuyama, center, hits balls on the range during the third round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina on Saturday. [GETTY IMAGES]

Tom Kim shows character to stay in title hunt at U.S. Open

Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama showed his resilience to remain in contention at the U.S. Open on Saturday after an even-par 70 left him five shots behind third round leader, Bryson DeChambeau.

2024.6.16