Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley and former chairman Billy Payne pose for a picture with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama poses in his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley congratulates 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no.14 tee during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the no. 13 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 13 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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CBS Sports' Dottie Pepper walks with Hideki Matsuyama and Xander Schauffele on no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley leads the green jacket ceremony for 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley leads the green jacket ceremony for 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson talks with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama during the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson talks with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama during the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama poses with the Masters trophy following his one-strole following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama poses with the Masters trophy following his one-strole following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji hold the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama reacts on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his caddie Shota Hayafuji on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his caddie Shota Hayafuji on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his caddie Shota Hayafuji on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his caddie Shota Hayafuji on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his caddie Shota Hayafuji on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket as Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley looks on following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji hold the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates his Masters victory with members of his team following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama holds the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama holds the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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The Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama makes his way from Butler Cabin to the putting green for the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama makes his way from Butler Cabin to the putting green for the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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The green jacket is at the ready for 2021 Masters Tournament Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, celebrates after putting on the champion's green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates on the 18th green after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with The Master trophy after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Dustin Johnson present Hideki Matsuyama with the green jacket after The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with The Master trophy after winning The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji is congratulated after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji gets a hug from Mitsuteru Iida after after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji gets a hug from Mitsuteru Iida after after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama gets a hug from his caddie Shota Hayafuji after winning the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Xander Schauffele shakes hands with 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama after finishing on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama eyes his ball after missing his putt on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji line a putt on no. 16 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 17 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama walks with his caddie Shota Hayafuji to the no. 16 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama chips from behind the no. 15 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama checks his notes on the no. 14 fairway during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji line up a putt on no. 14 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 14 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama prepares to hit his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama sprints across the Nelson Bridge during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Patron watch Hideki Matsuyama putt on no. 8 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach on no. 11 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 10 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the trees on the first holeduring the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Hideki Matsuyama runs off the no. 8 tee box to catch up with his group during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 7 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama walks off the third tee during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot from a bunker on the second holeduring the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji on the second green during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk on the second hole during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 11, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama chips on the first hole during the final round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 3 tee box during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 3 tee box during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama waits to tee on no. 3 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama climbs out of the bunker on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk down the no. 10 fairway during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after putting on no. 9 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing a birdie putt on no. 6 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tries to coax his ball into the hole on no. 6 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 4 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to the no. 3 green during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 1 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji react after a missed par-save putt on no. 1 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji react after a missed par-save putt on no. 1 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama kits from the right side of the fairway during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama gets a fist bump from his caddie Shota Hayafuji after finishing on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji holds the umbrella over his head after hitting on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama waits for his playing partner Xander Schauffele to hit on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Patrons cheer as Hideki Matsuyama almost chips in on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 16 green during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji talk for his chip on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after a birdie putt on no. 16 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama chips on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama chips on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his tee shot on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama putts on the 13th green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama walks off the 13th green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the 14th tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on the 13th green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the rough on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama walks on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the rough on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the rough on the 13th hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays from the fairway on the seventh hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 10, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Hideki Matsuyama jumps in the air, trying to see the green before hitting his approach shot on no. 14 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 15 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to the no. 2 green during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama's shoes match his golf bag as he prepares to tee off on no. 1 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on no. 18 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April, 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 17 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on no. 17 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama finishes his round on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama fist bumps his caddie Shota Hayafuji after finishing on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama putts on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama chats with his caddie Shota Hayafuji before putting on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 17 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama putts on no. 17 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on no. 2 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama hits from the fairway on the 2nd hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 8, 2021; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hyafuji on the 2nd green during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 16 during Tuesday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 16 during Tuesday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama warms up on the practice range during Monday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama warms up on the practice range during Monday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Nov 15, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on no. 2 during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Mike Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
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Nov 15, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Mike Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the seventh hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the second fairway during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama hits out of Rae's Creek on no. 13 during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/The Augusta Chronicle
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama putts on no. 10 during the third round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Mike Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the 11th fairway during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama putts on the tenth green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama putts on the seventh green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji lines up his putt on the tenth green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on the tenth green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, waves after a birdie putt on the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the seventh hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during the third round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Mike Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits to the third green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Nov 14, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on no. 16 during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/The Augusta Chronicle
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, putts a birdie on the 10th green during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off at the 12th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks on the 11th green during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the ninth green during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the 10th fairway during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, misses a birdie putt on the seventh hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Webb Simpson, right, fist pumps Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, on the ninth hole after their first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off at the eighth hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the seventh fairway during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the third hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts after missing a putt on the second hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the 10th green during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks off the 10th green after playing the hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, practices on a putting green outside of the Augusta National Golf Course before the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Nov 12, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama leaves the course due to a weather warning during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. [Andrew Davis Tucker/The Augusta Chronicle]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the 15th fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the eighth hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the eighth hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the eighth hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the fourth hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his shot on the third hold during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the first fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the first hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a sand trap on #2 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #1 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama makes a birdie on #2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a sand trap on #2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits from a bunker on the second hole during the second round for the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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during the first round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama purses his lips as he approaches his next shot on the second green during the first round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off from number two during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [NIGEL COOK/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits to the first green during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits from a bunker on the second hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on one during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tips his hat before teeing off on one during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits his tee shot on the seventh hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits at the practice range at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Tiger Woods enters the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama practices on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Yusaku Miyazato, left, and Hideki Matsuyama work on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama checks his distance on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits a chip on the ninth hole during practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, putts on the 10th hole during practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits from rough on the ninth hole during practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on #14 during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama on the 13th hole during the second practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONT/HE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits a drive on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits a drive on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks up the 12th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks over Rae's Creek during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits a shot on the 12th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks along #15 during the Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the #15 green during the Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off from #12 during Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the first hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks up the first fairway during the first round at the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #2 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks up the first fairway during the first round at the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off from #4 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama on the sixth hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [NIGEL COOK/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama putts on #13 during Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the #9 approach during the Friday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [TODD BENNETT/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama reaches for his ball after sinking a putt on the sixth green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama on the 13th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on #16 during the Friday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #2 during the Saturday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the fourth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoDavid Goldman)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the fourth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits a shot on the fourth hole during the fourth round at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/ David Goldman)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the sixth hole during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKERSTAFF)
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Hideto Tanihara, left, and Hideki Matsuyama, orange, on the sixth hole during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKERSTAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the sixth hole during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKERSTAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks on the 13th green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoMatt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the green on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoMatt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a practice bunker during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips on the pactice range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, hits from the second fairway during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, hits from a bunker on the second hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Daisuke Shindo walk up the #2 fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a bunker on #2 during the first round of the Masters Tournament Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama exchanges clubs with his caddie Daisuke Shindo during the first round of the Masters Tournament Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, reacts to his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round for the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, reacts after making a birdie on the 10th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the trees on #7 during the second round of the Masters Tournament Friday at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama misses a putt on #7, eventually scoring a double bogie, during the second round of the Masters Tournament Friday at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to the #13 green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, walks off the 17th green during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, walks off the 17th green during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks up #15 during the second round of the Masters Tournament Friday at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHANSTAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts after putting on #18 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKERSTAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from a bunker on #17 during the second round of the Masters Tournament Friday at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 7, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELENSTAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, hits on the first hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, hits to the second green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the second hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the fairway bunker on #8 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, puts on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, putts on the second hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on #2 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama at the practice range during the first practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks off the second green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his putt on the second green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament, Monday, April 4, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his tee shot on the 10th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits an approach shot to No. 10 during the third practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Danny Lee, of New Zealand, walks with Hideki Matsuyama, left, of Japan, on the 12th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the 12th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, bounces his golf ball off the water hole on the 16th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits on No.13 at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waits to hit on No.13 at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama and Danny Lee walk across The Nelson Bridge to No. 13 at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, left, of Japan, and Danny Lee, of New Zealand, walk to the 14th tee during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, bounces his golf ball off the water hole on the 16th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from a bunker on No. 16 during the third practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama smiles on No. 16 green during the third practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the 17th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the second hole during first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts to his shot out of a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoChris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoChris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 2 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (TODD BENNETT/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the 18th hole during first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the 18th hole during first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to a putt on No. 18 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to No. 18 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to No. 18 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to No. 18 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama looks on from No. 18 green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (TODD BENNETT/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama looks on from No. 18 green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (TODD BENNETT/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the 18th green during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the 16th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, looks for his ball after teeing off on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 2 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks on No. 2 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off No. 1 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts after missing a putt on the first green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoJae C. Hong)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 4 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 5 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts to his putt on the fourth green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits a drive on the seventh hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoJae C. Hong)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 8 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 8 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 8 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama putts on No. 9 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on No. 8 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks on No. 13 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks off No. 13 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 13 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the 12th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the 12th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tips his cap after putting out on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks to the 18th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks across the Hogan Bridge with his caddie Daisuke Shindo during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds up his ball after putting out on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds up his ball after putting on the 13th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds up his ball after putting on the 13th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to No. 18 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama looks at the scoreboard on No. 18 after finishing his round during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts after making par on No. 15 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to the No. 16 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt with his caddie Daisuke Shindo on No. 16 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks up to No. 18 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks up No. 1 fairway during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (TODD BENNETT/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his second shot on No. 1 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (TODD BENNETT/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot on No. 1 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (TODD BENNETT/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia.(ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama prior to plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia.(ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia.(ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, follows through on his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoDavid J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the first fairway during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoChris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the second hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoDavid J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his tee shot on No. 4 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia.(SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia.(SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 4 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 4 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama on the fourth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia.(SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama jumps to see his lie on No. 5 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (TODD BENNETT/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks along the fourth fairway with his caddie Daisuke Shindo during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips out of a bunker on the fourth fairway during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to No. 6 green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds his ball up after a birdie on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off of on the sixth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips out of a bunker on the fifth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits on no. 7 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, waves after putting on the 10th green during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoMatt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to No. 18 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Augusta, Georgia. (SARA CORCE/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, and Angel Cabrera, right, of Argentina, wait to putt on the 12th green during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, putts on the 11th green during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the 12th fairway during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama (left) of Japan, walks across the Nelson Bridge with Angel Cabrera, of Argentina after teeing off no. 13, during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama,of Japan, chips to No. 7 green during the second practice round at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MIKE ADAMS/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the seventh hole during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Webb Simpson walks across the Ben Hogan Bridge with Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, during the final practice round for the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks after hitting from the rough on No. 1 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the rough on No. 1 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits to the second green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits an approach shot to No. 8 green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the eighth fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds up his ball after putting on the 11th green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, stands on the 11th green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after hitting from the sand on No. 13 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Daisuke Shindo walks to No. 14 tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the sand on No. 18 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the sand on No. 18 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves to the crowd after making an eagle on No. 2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves to the gallery after making an eagle on No. 2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waits his turn on the No. 2 green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the 10th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the 12th fairway during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to No. 14 tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts after missing a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, waits to putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds up his ball on the 13th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 18 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to the No. 2 green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves after putting on No. 2 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Daisuek Shindo line up a putt on No. 1 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama gets a club from his caddie Daisuke Shindo on No. 1 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on No. 1 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on No. 1 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves to the gallery after making par on No. 1 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, right, and his caddie Daisuke Shindo talk on No. 1 fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds up his ball after a birdie on the third hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the seventh hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. . (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks down the No. 4 fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates a birdie on No. 3 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the tee on No. 4 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 9 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 16 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 16 during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, walks up to the 18th green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday April 11, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the first fairway during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves to the crowd after scoring a par on No. 1 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to the No. 1 green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot on No. 1 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (CHRIS THELEN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 4 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach shot to the No. 2 green during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, holds up his ball after putting on the third green during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the fourth hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the seventh hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP PhotoDavid J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the seventh hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits off the seventh fairway during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the sand on No. 7 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on No. 7 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips to No. 8 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to missing an eagle chip on No. 8 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVANSTAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Daisuke Shindo confer on No. 8 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama waves to the crowd after making a birdie on No. 8 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts after chipping to the eighth hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, runs across the Nelson Bridge during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, runs down the 13th fairway during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his putt on No. 13 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his putt on No. 13 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates a birdie on No. 11 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 12 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his ball drop in the cup for an eagle on the 13th hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts after a birdie on the 18th hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, reacts to his eagle on the 13th hole during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits at the practice facility at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (SARA CALDWELL/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, loosens up before hitting on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, speaks to his caddie on the driving range during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits to the green on the third hold during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Ga., on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tees off on the fourth hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Ga., on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama, left, waits with his caddie on the No. 1 fairway during practice for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Chris Thelen/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks onto the 7 green with his caddie during the second practice round of the 2014 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, drops golf balls on the sixth green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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1998 Masters champion Mark O'Meara, left, and Hideki Matsuyama walk on No. 10 during practice for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Chris Aluka Berry/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 10 during practice for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Chris Aluka Berry/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits off the 10th fairway during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits off the 12th fairway during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits on the first fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 2 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Michael Holahan/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits off the second fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, April 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks off No. 3 green during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Andrew Davis Tucker/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on No. 4 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Andrew Davis Tucker/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks on No. 13 during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Andrew Davis Tucker/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to the number four green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. Sara Caldwellstaff
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Hideki Matsuyama checks his lie on the number four green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. Sara Caldwellstaff
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Caddie Daisuke Shindo watches as Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, chips to the second green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips form the rough near the No. 2 green during the second round of the 2014 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits the No. 2 fairway during the second round of the 2014 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his fairway shot on No. 2 during the second round of the 2014 Masters GolfTournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits the No. 2 fairway during the second round of the 2014 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama walks to No. 10 green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (Jon-Michael Sullivan/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits out of a bunker on the 18th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd as he walks on No. 15 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Friday, April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (MICHAEL HOLAHAN/STAFF)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the sand on No. 18 during the second round of the 2014 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2014, in Augusta, Ga. (JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN/STAFF)
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Yuta Ikeda, right, of Japan and Amateur Hideki Matsuyama of Japan putt on the first green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Amateur Hideki Matsuyama of Japan putts on the first hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Amateur Hideki Matsuyama of Japan takes a shot on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Amateur Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off at the third hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the second green during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the first fairway during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th green during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to a putt on No. 13 during Thursday's first round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Michael Holahan/Staff)
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Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on 13 green during Thursday's first round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama on 15 during Thursday's first round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama walks past the pond on No. 15 during Thursday's first round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to a missed birdie putt on No. 18 during Thursday's first round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off on the first hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the first hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama chips onto number two green during Friday's Second round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama putts on No. 6 during Friday's Second round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Golfers Trevor Immelman, Lucas Glover and Hideki Matsuyama putt on scenic hole twelve during Friday's Second round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Friday, April 8, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
(Andrew Davis Tucker/Special)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off at the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tips his cap after putting on the third hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tips his cap after a birdie on the third hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama during Saturday's third round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama on five green during Saturday's third round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama hits from the fairway on two during Saturday's third round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan watches his shot on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a shot on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after a birdie on the third hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the second fairway during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan flips his ball to his caddy after a birdie on the third hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama missed birdie put on number 1 during Sunday's final round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the second fairway during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Hideki Matsuyama tees off on number 4 during Sunday's final round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama on the third green after birdie during Sunday's final round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama birdies number three during Sunday's final round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama misses a putt on fifth green during Sunday's final round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan waves his cap after his final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan walks up the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne presents the amateur trophy to Hideki Matsuyama during Sunday's final round of the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National, Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga.
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Low amateur Hideki Matsuyama of Japan is presented with a trophy by Billie Payne, CEO and Chairman of Augusta National Golf Course during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Low amateur Hideki Matsuyama of Japan is presented with a trophy by Billie Payne, CEO and Chairman of Augusta National Golf Course during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan holds his amateur championship trophy at Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan holds his trophy after winning the low amateur at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Hideki Matsuyama of Japan holds his trophy after winning the low amateur at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
![Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley and former chairman Billy Payne pose for a picture with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT270.jpg "Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley and former chairman Billy Payne pose for a picture with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama poses in his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT269.jpg "2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama poses in his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley congratulates 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT268.jpg "Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley congratulates 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT267.jpg "2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no.14 tee during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT205.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no.14 tee during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the no. 13 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT204.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the no. 13 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 13 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT202.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 13 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT201-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT200-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![CBS Sports' Dottie Pepper walks with Hideki Matsuyama and Xander Schauffele on no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT195-scaled.jpg "CBS Sports' Dottie Pepper walks with Hideki Matsuyama and Xander Schauffele on no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley leads the green jacket ceremony for 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH266.jpg "Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley leads the green jacket ceremony for 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley leads the green jacket ceremony for 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH266A.jpg "Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley leads the green jacket ceremony for 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama following SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson talks with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama during the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH265A.jpg "2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson talks with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama during the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson talks with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama during the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH265.jpg "2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson talks with 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama during the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama poses with the Masters trophy following his one-strole following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH264A-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama poses with the Masters trophy following his one-strole following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama poses with the Masters trophy following his one-strole following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH264-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama poses with the Masters trophy following his one-strole following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji hold the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT271.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji hold the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket as Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley looks on following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH255.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket as Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley looks on following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH254-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH253-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH252-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with his green jacket following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji hold the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH251.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji hold the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama celebrates his Masters victory with members of his team following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH250.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama celebrates his Masters victory with members of his team following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama holds the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH249.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama holds the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama holds the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH248-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama holds the Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![The Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH247.jpg "The Masters Tournament trophy following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama makes his way from Butler Cabin to the putting green for the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT263.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama makes his way from Butler Cabin to the putting green for the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama makes his way from Butler Cabin to the putting green for the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT262.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama makes his way from Butler Cabin to the putting green for the green jacket ceremony following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT260.jpg "2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT259.jpg "2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT258.jpg "2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT257.jpg "2020 Masters Champion Dustin Johnson puts the green jacket on 2021 winner Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![The green jacket is at the ready for 2021 Masters Tournament Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT256.jpg "The green jacket is at the ready for 2021 Masters Tournament Champion Hideki Matsuyama following Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH237-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH236-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH235.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji is congratulated after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH234.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji is congratulated after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji gets a hug from Mitsuteru Iida after after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH233.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji gets a hug from Mitsuteru Iida after after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama celebrates his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH232-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama celebrates his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji gets a hug from Mitsuteru Iida after after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH238.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji gets a hug from Mitsuteru Iida after after finishing with a one-stroke win on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH191.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH190.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT246.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT245.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT244.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT243.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT242.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after his one-stroke win during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama gets a hug from his caddie Shota Hayafuji after winning the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT241.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama gets a hug from his caddie Shota Hayafuji after winning the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Xander Schauffele shakes hands with 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama after finishing on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT240-scaled.jpg "Xander Schauffele shakes hands with 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama after finishing on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama eyes his ball after missing his putt on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT239-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama eyes his ball after missing his putt on no. 18 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji line a putt on no. 16 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT229.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji line a putt on no. 16 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 17 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT226.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 17 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama walks with his caddie Shota Hayafuji to the no. 16 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT225-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama walks with his caddie Shota Hayafuji to the no. 16 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama chips from behind the no. 15 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT213-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama chips from behind the no. 15 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama checks his notes on the no. 14 fairway during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH214.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama checks his notes on the no. 14 fairway during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji line up a putt on no. 14 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH207-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji line up a putt on no. 14 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 14 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH206-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 14 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama prepares to hit his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH194-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama prepares to hit his approach to no. 13 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama sprints across the Nelson Bridge during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH193.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama sprints across the Nelson Bridge during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH192.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 12 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT183.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT182.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Patron watch Hideki Matsuyama putt on no. 8 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT181.jpg "Patron watch Hideki Matsuyama putt on no. 8 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach on no. 11 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH180.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach on no. 11 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 10 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT185.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 10 green during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT184.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 10 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama runs off the no. 8 tee box to catch up with his group during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH165.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama runs off the no. 8 tee box to catch up with his group during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH164.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH163.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH162.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH160.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 8 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 7 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH159.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 7 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 3 tee box during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH140.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 3 tee box during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 3 tee box during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH139.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 3 tee box during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH138.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama waits to tee on no. 3 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH136-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama waits to tee on no. 3 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama climbs out of the bunker on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH131-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama climbs out of the bunker on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundMH130.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk down the no. 10 fairway during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT178-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk down the no. 10 fairway during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT177.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT176.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk off the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after putting on no. 9 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT174-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after putting on no. 9 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT173-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT172.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits his approach to no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT171.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT170.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT169.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT168.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 9 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing a birdie putt on no. 6 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT153-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing a birdie putt on no. 6 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tries to coax his ball into the hole on no. 6 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT152-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tries to coax his ball into the hole on no. 6 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 4 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT126.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 4 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT122.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT121-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 2 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama chips to the no. 3 green during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT120.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama chips to the no. 3 green during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT175.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama walks to the no. 10 tee during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 1 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT112.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 1 during SundayÃs final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji react after a missed par-save putt on no. 1 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT119.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji react after a missed par-save putt on no. 1 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji react after a missed par-save putt on no. 1 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT117.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji react after a missed par-save putt on no. 1 during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama kits from the right side of the fairway during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SundayFinalRoundADT114.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama kits from the right side of the fairway during Sunday's final round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April, 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama gets a fist bump from his caddie Shota Hayafuji after finishing on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH170.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama gets a fist bump from his caddie Shota Hayafuji after finishing on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji holds the umbrella over his head after hitting on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH169-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji holds the umbrella over his head after hitting on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama waits for his playing partner Xander Schauffele to hit on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH168-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama waits for his playing partner Xander Schauffele to hit on no. 17 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Patrons cheer as Hideki Matsuyama almost chips in on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH167.jpg "Patrons cheer as Hideki Matsuyama almost chips in on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 16 green during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH165.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk to the no. 16 green during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji talk for his chip on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH166.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama and his caddie Shota Hayafuji talk for his chip on no. 18 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after a birdie putt on no. 16 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH164-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama acknowledges the crowd after a birdie putt on no. 16 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama jumps in the air, trying to see the green before hitting his approach shot on no. 14 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundADT155-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama jumps in the air, trying to see the green before hitting his approach shot on no. 14 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 15 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH154.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 15 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama chips to the no. 2 green during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundMH081-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama chips to the no. 2 green during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama's shoes match his golf bag as he prepares to tee off on no. 1 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SaturdayThirdRoundADT076.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama's shoes match his golf bag as he prepares to tee off on no. 1 during SaturdayÃs third round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April, 10, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on no. 18 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April, 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FridaySecondRoundADT183.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on no. 18 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April, 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 17 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FridaySecondRoundMH176.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 17 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on no. 17 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FridaySecondRoundMH171-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on no. 17 during Friday's second round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama finishes his round on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH305.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama finishes his round on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama fist bumps his caddie Shota Hayafuji after finishing on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH304-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama fist bumps his caddie Shota Hayafuji after finishing on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama putts on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH303-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama putts on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH302-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama chats with his caddie Shota Hayafuji before putting on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH298-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama chats with his caddie Shota Hayafuji before putting on no. 18 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 17 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH295-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama surveys the green on no. 17 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama putts on no. 17 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH296-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama putts on no. 17 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on no. 2 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH116-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on no. 2 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ThursdayFirstRoundMH117.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on no. 3 during Thursday's first round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 16 during Tuesday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TuesdayPracticeADT117-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 16 during Tuesday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 16 during Tuesday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TuesdayPracticeADT116-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on no. 16 during Tuesday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama warms up on the practice range during Monday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MondayPracticeMH115-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama warms up on the practice range during Monday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama warms up on the practice range during Monday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MondayPracticeMH114-scaled.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama warms up on the practice range during Monday's practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Nov 12, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama leaves the course due to a weather warning during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. [Andrew Davis Tucker/The Augusta Chronicle]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/200412MAS_032ADT.jpg "Nov 12, 2020; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hideki Matsuyama leaves the course due to a weather warning during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. [Andrew Davis Tucker/The Augusta Chronicle]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a sand trap on #2 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0414MH742.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a sand trap on #2 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #1 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0414AN2718.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #1 during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama makes a birdie on #2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0412MH837.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama makes a birdie on #2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a sand trap on #2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0412MH832.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits out of a sand trap on #2 during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![during the first round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0411MATSUMH423.jpg "during the first round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama purses his lips as he approaches his next shot on the second green during the first round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0411MATSUMH420.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama purses his lips as he approaches his next shot on the second green during the first round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off from number two during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [NIGEL COOK/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0411NC081.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off from number two during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [NIGEL COOK/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on one during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0411ADT050.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on one during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tips his hat before teeing off on one during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MAS0411ADT048.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tips his hat before teeing off on one during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits at the practice range at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/59844.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits at the practice range at Augusta National Golf Club, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Tiger Woods enters the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61059.jpg "Tiger Woods enters the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama practices on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61062.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama practices on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Yusaku Miyazato, left, and Hideki Matsuyama work on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61063.jpg "Yusaku Miyazato, left, and Hideki Matsuyama work on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama checks his distance on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61064.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama checks his distance on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61065.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama on the driving range during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on #14 during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61313.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on #14 during the Tuesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama on the 13th hole during the second practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONT/HE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/61336.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama on the 13th hole during the second practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONT/HE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama walks along #15 during the Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/62315.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama walks along #15 during the Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the #15 green during the Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/62317.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama chips onto the #15 green during the Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off from #12 during Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/62320.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off from #12 during Wednesday practice round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSONTHE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #2 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63520.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #2 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off from #4 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63571.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off from #4 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama on the sixth hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [NIGEL COOK/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63617.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama on the sixth hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [NIGEL COOK/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63718.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63719.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63720.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63721.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama putts on #13 during Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63749.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama putts on #13 during Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/63750.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing birdie on #13 during the Thursday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama hits from the #9 approach during the Friday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [TODD BENNETT/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/64143.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama hits from the #9 approach during the Friday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [TODD BENNETT/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama reaches for his ball after sinking a putt on the sixth green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/64188.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama reaches for his ball after sinking a putt on the sixth green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama on the 13th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/64262.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama on the 13th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDY NELSON/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama tees off on #16 during the Friday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/64270.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama tees off on #16 during the Friday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 6, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
![Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #2 during the Saturday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]](https://augustaphotos.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/64498.jpg "Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on #2 during the Saturday round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. [MICHAEL HOLAHAN/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE]")
