Hideki Matsuyama
Japan · Age 32
#10
World Ranking
71.5
Avg DFS Points
6.2%
Win Rate
85.8%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Hideki Matsuyama made history in 2021 by becoming the first Japanese golfer to win the Masters Tournament, cementing his legacy as one of Asia's greatest golfers. Matsuyama's game is defined by his world-class iron play — he consistently ranks among the tour leaders in strokes gained approach, with a ball-flight and trajectory control that rivals anyone in the game. His driving has improved in recent years, giving him more scoring opportunities on longer courses. The main question mark in Matsuyama's game has always been his putting, which can be streaky. When the putter is hot, Matsuyama can dominate any field. His recent resurgence has reminded the golf world that he remains one of the most talented players in the game, regardless of the putting variance.
Strokes Gained Profile
Hideki Matsuyama's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| Genesis Invitational | 1st |
| Masters Tournament | T4 |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T11 |
| Sony Open | 1st |
| PGA Championship | T8 |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Hideki Matsuyama's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Hideki Matsuyama's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Hideki Matsuyama
Matsuyama is one of the best approach players on tour. Target him at courses where SG: Approach is heavily weighted.
His putting inconsistency creates GPP-friendly variance. When the putter is on, he can win; when it's off, he finishes 30th+.
Matsuyama tends to play well at Augusta National and other courses he has extensive experience at — course history matters with him.
He's often underowned in non-major tournaments, creating excellent GPP leverage opportunities.
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