Every Shot From Hideki Matsuyama's Final Round | The Masters

They didn’t explain much details about what happened 10 years ago when he played as an amateur at Masters so allow me to share this story for those of you who don’t know. It was only a month after the tragedy of earthquake/tsunami hitting northern part of Japan. Hideki, as a student going to college there, wasn’t sure if he should participate in Masters leaving the people under such distraught circumstances. His life was also not back to normal, only eating cup noodles everyday and losing weights. Finding out his hesitation, people in Sendai had started sending him letters with encouragement to participate in Masters and go after his dream and not worry about them. They also told him watching him pursue his dream would give them hope and courage they need to strive for the future. They say the letters amounted to be about 4-inch thick. With that, he decided to play at Masters for those people who pushed his back, so he wore the shirt with 🇯🇵 embroidered and brought all of the letters to Augusta National. The result was the top finish as an amateur. He responded to their voices and their hopes with his clubs. Many people had lost houses so they watched him play at the shelter or even in a car. This year was the 10-year anniversary of 3-11 in Tohoku. That’s why it was even more meaningful for the people in Tohoku area and for Hidemi to win at this time. He said he was able to change (step up as a golfer) because of those people pushing his back to get there 10 years ago. Anyway, thank you for reading this much if you are still reading it.😅 Also, thank you so much for all of those kind, heartfelt comments towards him and Japan🇯🇵. While Asian hate exists, it’s so nice that we can all take a break from those non-sense on the golf course. You guys rock!!!😘❤️💕 Also, Japan thank you for your support you have shown us towards 3-11 tragedy. 🥰 Wishing you all the best and happiness from a Japanese golf fan.🇯🇵💕❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

In the Japanese TV broadcast, all the commentators were crying. Thank you U.S.A. for your hospitality under this severe situation and having such a great historic tournament. from Japan🇯🇵

The people’s champion. Always great to see a underdog take it out. Especially a champion who plays with such appreciation and respect for the game

I can't wait to hear the warm reception he gets going home to Japan! His country gotta be super proud!

Congratulations Japan from the USA!

Couldn’t have picked a better year to win it with Japan hosting the olympics in a few months 🇯🇵 ⛳️ Big up Hideki

Hideki absolutely roasting his last two drives to close it out after a rough stretch on 15 and 16 and under all that pressure was absolute class.

Nothing like the quiet guy just going out every day to practice and compete just doing his best every day and accepting the challenge and the results because he gave an honest effort each and every day. And today he is the MASTERS Champion. And a rockstar in Japan.

もうこの瞬間をずっと待ってたよ

何もかも完璧すぎます！ 松山選手おめでとうございます！！

Congratz Japan 🇯🇵.. Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

おめでとう ！ 素晴らしいチャンピオン！ 日本の人々の健康を祈っています。

Congratulations Hideki Matsuyama 🇯🇵, from Philippines.🇸🇽

The stars aligned for his victory🎉🎊🙌🏻🇯🇵おめでとう🎈🎊🥰

Congrats to a deserving and humble champion. It got tense toward the end but he held it together. Well done sir!

He played incredible especially the 3rd round after the weather delay. A great and humble champion.

Congratulations to the first Japanese to win a Masters Golf Tournament. I love it. He is officially a legend in that country now.

Couldn't of happened to a better person. Hideki has always been one of my favorites on tour for his humbleness and complete respect for the game and his competitors. His attitude is infectious. Congrats to Hideki Matsuyama. Best thing is we'll see him in Augusta every year now for the rest of his life!

松山さんおめでとうございます！Congrats Hideki Matsuyama!!🎉🥳🇯🇵

ありがとう松山英樹😭 Thank you Hideki . Pride of Japan 🇯🇵