{"id":26738,"date":"2024-02-19T10:12:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/?p=26738"},"modified":"2024-02-19T10:12:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:12:41","slug":"hideki-matsuyama-triumphs-at-genesis-invitational-sets-new-record-for-asian-born-pga-tour-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/news\/hideki-matsuyama-triumphs-at-genesis-invitational-sets-new-record-for-asian-born-pga-tour-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Hideki Matsuyama Triumphs at Genesis Invitational, Sets New Record for Asian-born PGA Tour Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-very-light-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bd7ed847602267a818bab1442535023f\">\n<li>Hideki Matsuyama sets a new record for most PGA Tour wins by an Asian-born player.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His final round of 9-under 62 at Riviera is the lowest closing round by a winner at the venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matsuyama overcame a back injury and a recent dip in form to claim his victory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The win boosts Matsuyama&#8217;s position in the FedEx Cup standings and sets high expectations for the major season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In an outstanding display of skill and determination, Hideki Matsuyama clinched victory at the Genesis Invitational, surpassing K.J. Choi to become the Asian-born player with the most PGA Tour wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matsuyama&#8217;s final round at Riviera was nothing short of historic, as he carded a 9-under 62, the lowest closing round ever by a winner at this venue. This remarkable comeback from six shots behind was a testament to Matsuyama&#8217;s prowess and resilience on the course.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hideki-Matsuyama-Triumphs-at-Genesis-Invitational.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hideki-Matsuyama-Triumphs-at-Genesis-Invitational.jpg 500w, https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hideki-Matsuyama-Triumphs-at-Genesis-Invitational-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hideki-Matsuyama-Triumphs-at-Genesis-Invitational-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hideki-Matsuyama-Triumphs-at-Genesis-Invitational-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The significance of this victory was not lost on Matsuyama, especially given the tournament&#8217;s host, Tiger Woods, had to withdraw due to illness. The win not only marks a milestone in Matsuyama&#8217;s career but also highlights the growing influence and success of Asian players on the global golf stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matsuyama&#8217;s Mastery: A Closer Look at His Final Round<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matsuyama&#8217;s exceptional performance was underscored by a series of critical plays that left both spectators and competitors in awe. Notably, his shot on the 15th hole, where he used a 6-iron from 187 yards to set up a pivotal birdie, was a turning point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He continued this momentum with a birdie on the par-3 16th and a chip on the 17th that also led to a birdie. This impressive streak in the back nine cemented his lead, overshadowing formidable competitors like Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overcoming Obstacles and Future Aspirations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matsuyama&#8217;s journey to this victory was not without its challenges. He had to overcome a back injury, initially thought to be a neck issue, that had impacted his form. This win at the Genesis Invitational is not just a personal triumph but also a significant boost in the FedEx Cup standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this momentum, Matsuyama is now firmly in the conversation as a contender for future major titles, raising expectations for his performance in the upcoming major season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an outstanding display of skill and determination, Hideki Matsuyama clinched victory at the Genesis Invitational, surpassing K.J. Choi to become the Asian-born player with the most PGA Tour wins. Matsuyama&#8217;s final round at Riviera was nothing short of historic, as he carded a 9-under 62, the lowest closing round ever by a winner at<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":26740,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26738"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26738"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26738\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26742,"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26738\/revisions\/26742"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/footyvar.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}