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Chair-gate? Fan video reveals the noise that forced Hideki Matsuyama to back off tee shot before playoff disaster

It was a tough Sunday for Hideki Matsuyama. After holding on for dear life all day, fending off runs from the likes of Michael Thorbjornsen and Scottie Scheffler, the 2021 Masters champ was caught, and then passed, by Chris Gotterup on the first hole of a playoff at the WM Phoenix Open.

What stopped Hideki Matsuyama mid-swing during playoff loss on Sunday

Hideki Matsuyama stopped mid-swing at the Waste Management Phoenix Open after hearing a loud noise, which affected his winning on Sunday.

Matsuyama shoots 68 to take 1-shot lead at Phoenix Open with top-ranked Scheffler lurking

Hideki Matsuyama shot a 3-under 68 despite some missed opportunities down the stretch to take a one-shot lead in the third round of the Phoenix Open.

How Hideki Matsuyama’s Caddie Once Sparked Confusion Over His Mystery Wife

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama is heading into the final round of the WM Phoenix Open with the lead. The 2021 Masters champion is aiming to join the three-time winners club alongside Mark Calcavecchia,

Matsuyama logra ronda de 68 golpes y lidera por 1 el Abierto de Phoenix; Scheffler acecha

Hideki Matsuyama estaba encantado de jugar con su compatriota japonés Ryo Hisatsune en el grupo final del Abierto de Phoenix.

Upstart Japanese pro contending at WM Phoenix Open after playing with idol

Entering the final round, two of top contenders at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open are both Japanese: Youngster Ryo Hisatsune and his idol, Hideki Matsuyama.