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Hideki Matsuyama WDs from BMW Championship with back injury
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Hideki Matsuyama WDs from BMW Championship with back injury

Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the BMW Championship due to a back injury. The world number 15 aggravated the injury during the first round and will no longer participate in the tournament. Matsuyama’s withdrawal comes as a major blow to his FedEx Cup Playoff hopes. He was the only player to have finished in the top 10 in all three playoff events leading up to the BMW Championship. Matsuyama is expected to make a full recovery and will be back in action for the season-ending Tour Championship.

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Matsuyama withdraws from BMW with back injury
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Matsuyama withdraws from BMW with back injury

Hideki Matsuyama has been forced to withdraw from the BMW Championship with a back injury. The Japanese star was due to tee off in the second round on Friday but pulled out after experiencing discomfort during his practice round. Matsuyama is a two-time major champion and is currently ranked 14th in the world. He has not won a tournament this season but has had a number of top-10 finishes. His withdrawal from the BMW Championship is a blow to his hopes of qualifying for the Tour Championship, which is the season-ending event on the PGA Tour.

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Matsuyama comes through late to win at St. Jude
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Matsuyama comes through late to win at St. Jude

Hideki Matsuyama claimed a one-stroke victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday, edging out Scott Stallings in a thrilling final round.

Matsuyama, who shared the first-round lead with Michael McCarthy, shot a 3-under 67 to finish at 15-under 265 for the tournament. Stallings, who started the day with a one-shot advantage, carded a 1-under 69 to finish at 14-under.

Matsuyama’s victory is his second of the season and his ninth on the PGA Tour. The 30-year-old Japanese star moved up to No. 13 in the world rankings with the win.

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Matsuyama leads by five at St. Jude Championship
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Matsuyama leads by five at St. Jude Championship

Matsuyama Leads by Five at St. Jude Championship

Hideki Matsuyama has opened up a five-shot lead after the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The Japanese star shot a 4-under-par round of 66 to move to 16-under for the tournament, five shots clear of his nearest challenger, Cameron Smith.

Matsuyama started the day with a two-shot lead and extended it with birdies on the first and second holes. He dropped a shot on the fourth hole but bounced back with birdies on the seventh and ninth holes to make the turn in 3-under 32.

On the back nine, Matsuyama birdied the 12th and 15th holes to move to 16-under and build a commanding lead. Smith, who shot a 3-under 67, is the only player within five shots of Matsuyama.

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Matsuyama, McCarthy share lead at St. Jude
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Matsuyama, McCarthy share lead at St. Jude

Hideki Matsuyama and Michael McCarthy made a strong start at the FedEx St. Jude Championship after tying for an 18-hole lead after round one. Both players shot a 6-under-par round of 64 to finish the day at the top of the leaderboard. Matsuyama had a consistent performance, making six birdies and no bogeys, while McCarthy made five birdies and an eagle on the 16th hole to secure his place atop the standings. The tournament is set to continue over the next three days, with the final round scheduled for Sunday.

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Hideki Matsuyama dishes on robbery, emergency caddie, low score
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Hideki Matsuyama dishes on robbery, emergency caddie, low score

Matsuyama on Thriving in Adversity After Robbery

Hideki Matsuyama has opened up about the armed robbery that he and his caddie, Shota Hayafuji, and coach, Kayoko Inamori, experienced after the first round of the CJ Cup at Congaree. Despite the unsettling incident, Matsuyama remained composed and persevered through the tournament.

“It was a very unfortunate situation,” Matsuyama stated. “But I’m grateful that no one was physically harmed.”

Matsuyama commended Hayafuji, who stepped up as an emergency caddie after the robbery. “He did a great job helping me navigate the course,” Matsuyama said. “I’m proud of the way we handled this adversity.”

Matsuyama’s determination and resilience have been lauded by fans and fellow golfers alike.

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Matsuyama without caddie, coach after robbery
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Matsuyama without caddie, coach after robbery

Matsuyama Forced To Compete Solo

Hideki Matsuyama was forced to compete without a caddie and coach after they were robbed while walking back to the parking lot following the opening round of the CJ Cup at Congaree. Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, and coach, Kayoko Inamori, were reportedly robbed at gunpoint near the course. The robbers made off with their personal belongings, including Inamori’s passport and credit cards.

Despite the incident, Matsuyama remained focused on the tournament and managed to shoot a 2-under 68 in the second round. He is currently tied for 10th place, five shots behind leader Kurt Kitayama.

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Hideki Matsuyama leads Olympic Men’s Golf with this club setup
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Hideki Matsuyama leads Olympic Men’s Golf with this club setup

Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Hideki Matsuyama relied on a specific club setup during his historic victory. His driver was a Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana D+ 60 shaft attached to a Tour AD IZ shaft with a Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana D+ 70 flex. This combination provided Matsuyama with the distance and accuracy he needed to dominate the Kasumigaseki Country Club course. Matsuyama’s performance highlighted the importance of having the right equipment and gear when competing at the highest levels of golf.

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He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing
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He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing

Open Long Shot Surprises in Final Pairing

Cameron Young, an unexpected contender at the Open Championship, will play alongside Rory McIlroy in the final pairing on Saturday. Young, who began the tournament as a long shot, has impressed with his consistent play on the challenging Royal St George’s links course. His composure and ability to hit accurate shots have earned him a spot among the leaders, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the Open and the possibility of surprise victories.

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