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Hideki Matsuyama

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The Resume

    (February 25, 1992- )
    Born in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
    Winner of eight PGA Tour championships
    Winner of three European Tour championships
    Winner of eight Japan Golf Tour championships
    PGA Masters champion (2021)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is 'Mattie.'
    His last name is a mouthful to pronounce.
    He was the first golfer to withdraw from participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics over Zika Virus concerns.
    His decision triggered a panic reaction amongst the golf community, leading to other notable golfers withdrawing from participating in the Rio Olympics.
    He was disqualified from the 2022 Memorial Tournament, after it was revealed he used an illegal club.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He began playing golf at the age of 4.
    He is the first Japanese-born golfer to win a PGA major tournament.
    His eight PGA Tour wins are the most recorded by a golfer of Asian descent.
    He is widely considered to be the most accomplished Japanese golfer by golf pundits.
    He is the first golfer of Asian origin to win the Masters.

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying