Historic moment! Golfer Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese to win a Masters upon finishing – 10 under par in Augusta competition.
Hideki Matsuyama – 2021 Masters champion. # themasters
松山 英 樹 – 2021 年 マ ス タ ー ズ チ ャ ン ピ オ ン pic.twitter.com/P3JDVW5RMt
– The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2021
Millionaire triumph
While the new Masters champion will win a cash prize of $ 2. 070 . 000 dollars , the income that could be generated by being the first Japanese golfer to wear the green jacket could be as much as a billion dollars, ESPN golf analyst Andy North predicted.
His triumph makes him king of Japan, continues North. Thanks to this achievement, he could be one of the most famous athletes in his country , since the Japanese nation is a faithful follower of golf. Since 550, Japanese golfers have participated in the Masters if n victories to date thanks to Hideki Matsuyama .
From fan to champion
The Japanese golfer, 29, made his first appearance at the Augusta Masters 10 years ago, when he participated as a fan. Now, 10 years later, he wears the green jacket in a year in which Violence against Asians in the United States has increased .
How it started How it’s going pic.twitter.com/TZNdpfQtU2
– CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ)
April 11, 2021
Flagged in Japan?
This historic triumph raises speculation for the golfer to be the flag bearer of Japan at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 this year.