Hideki Matsuyama Looks To Regain Title In Japan
2 months agoIn recent years, Hideki Matsuyama appeared to be the definition of a course horse for Accordia Golf Narashino, having posted a T2 at this event in 2020 and an outright victory in 2022. Despite middling course history over the past two years, the 32-year-old Japanese star is poised to return to an elite finishing position, as he ranks eighth in strokes gained off-the-tee, seventh on overall approach play, 16th in opportunities gained, and 11th in bogey avoidance over the last 36 rounds. His notorious short game includes massive spike putting weeks, and although he hasn't teed off in the Fall Swing, his four most recent appearances, excluding the Presidents Cup, include a bronze medal at the Olympics, his 10th Tour victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and a T9 at the Tour Championship. Fantasy managers should roster Matsuyama with confidence this week, as another victory in Japan is absolutely in the range of outcomes at Accordia Golf Narashino.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour