Hideki Matsuyama 'makes Japan proud' with historic Masters win

Shannon Coulter @_shannoncoulterApril 11, 2021 - 9:50pm

Adam Stanley joins Eric Thomas to discuss Hideki Matsuyama's performance at the Masters and what went wrong for Xander Schauffele and Corey Connors.

Hideki Matsuyama, the coveted green jacket is yours.

Coming into the final day with a four stroke lead, Matsuyama managed to hold his lead and finished the day as a Masters champion. He becomes the first Japanese-born male to win a major, and it is also his first career major win.

Matsuyama finished the tournament shooting 69-71-65-73, and is only one of four players to win the Masters with an above-par round on the final day.

After his final putt sank on No. 18, golf fans took to social media to express their excitement for Matsuyama and his historic achievement.

Making Japan proud Hideki. Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment for you and your country. This historical @TheMasters win will impact the entire golf world.

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 11, 2021

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— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2021

A new jacket for the 2021 Masters Champion. pic.twitter.com/VDUh2roD7x

— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April 11, 2021

History for Hideki!

Matsuyama wins the Masters and becomes Japan’s first men’s major champion. pic.twitter.com/RDBAU0S3SI

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 11, 2021

When Hideki When Hideki
started at won at
Augusta National Augusta National#TheMasters pic.twitter.com/MO4CGZIXtw

— Harvey Jamison (@HarveyJamison) April 11, 2021

Hideki Matsuyama's caddie, Shota Hayafuji, removing his hat and bowing his head after returning the pin.

Quite an image. pic.twitter.com/chUVA9XRTF

— Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) April 11, 2021

Ten years after being the low amateur at the 2011 Masters, Hideki wins at Augusta National. pic.twitter.com/od9wtH10Ay

— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) April 11, 2021

Amazing moment from the Venice cam as Hideki tears up walking off 18. #Themasters pic.twitter.com/phWpfXS1Ny

— Geoff Shackelford (@GeoffShac) April 11, 2021

Good for Hideki. I get nervous playing for my family. This dude just won The Masters for his entire country. Mega respect!!!

— max homa (@maxhoma23) April 11, 2021

Congratulations Hideki, so proud of your win. You will truly enjoy this win with everyone at home in Japan. Well done. Much deserved. @TheMasters #themasters

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) April 11, 2021

The scene on No. 18 returns. #themasters pic.twitter.com/B24pYRygCD

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2021

Hideki Matsuyama is the first player representing an Asian country to win the Masters.

He's the 7th player to win the Masters after being Low Amateur earlier in their career. pic.twitter.com/7XfkdhQeFz

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 11, 2021

Final round over par by #TheMasters champion since 1970

1972 Jack Nicklaus
1982 Craig Stadler
2008 Trevor Immelman
2021 Hideki Matsuyama

— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) April 11, 2021

Hideki a worthy champion, have always appreciated his worth ethic, he works really hard on his game, that green jacket will look good on you. You’ve made Japan proud #TheMasters

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) April 11, 2021

Seeing Hideki winning Masters is not only great for Japan, it is also great for Asian golf.

— Byeong Hun An (@ByeongHunAn) April 11, 2021

Kevin Na congratulated his friend moments after the winning putt. pic.twitter.com/RQJIVxpsJD

— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) April 11, 2021

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