Hideki Matsuyama is a Japanese professional golfer. He currently competes in the PGA Tour. He is the first-ever Japanese golfer to win a men’s major golf championship – The Masters Tournament 2021.
Let’s take a look at Hideki Matsuyama’s net worth, salary, earnings, biography, wife, and more.
Biography and Career of Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama was born on February 25, 1992, in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. He was introduced to golf at the age of 4 by his father.
Hideki completed his graduation from Tohoku Fukushi University and played college golf there. The Japanese had an immensely successful Amateur career.
He won the 2010 Asian Amateur Championship.
He competed in the 2011 Masters Tournament as an amateur and won the Silver Cup as the best-performing Amateur golfer.
Professional Career
Hideki Matsuyama turned professional in 2013. As of writing, the 30-year-old has 17 professional wins, including 8 on the PGA Tour. He is the most successful Japanese member of the PGA Tour to date.
PGA Tour Titles
- Memorial Tournament – 2014
- Waste Management Phoenix Open – 2016
- WGC-HSBC Championship – 2016
- Waste Management Phoenix Open – 2017
- WGC-Bridgestone Invitational – 2017
- The Masters Tournament – 2021
- Zozo Championship – 2021
- Sony Open in Hawaii – 2022
Hideki is the first-ever Japanese golfer to win a men’s major golf championship – the Masters Tournament 2021. He is also a two-time winner of World Golf Championships (WGC) tournaments.
Hideki Matsuyama’s Net Worth and Earnings
As of 2024, Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama’s estimated net worth is $35 million. He has 17 professional wins in his career, earning him millions.
In the 2017 season, he had three tour titles and three second-place finishes. He finished 2nd on the money list that season with $5,945,990 in winnings.
In October 2016, he won the WGC-HSBC Championship and received $1,620,000 in prize money. He took home $1,660,000 for winning the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in 2017.
For winning the 2021 Masters Tournament, Hideki pocketed a $2,070,000 winner’s share.
Endorsement
According to Forbes’ estimation, Hideki’s lifetime earning potential from sponsorships is $600 million to $1 billion.
He had endorsement deals with Lexus, golf-focused sports equipment brand Srixon, and financial holding company Nomura Securities.
Major Tournament
Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. He scored a 72-hole score of 278 (−10), one shot ahead of Will Zalatoris.
In the 2017 U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills, Hideki finished T2, playing 4 strokes more than the winner Brooks Koepka 272 (-16).
Personal Information
| Full Name | Hideki Matsuyama |
| Born | 25 February 1992 |
| Birthplace | Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Residence | Sendai, Japan |
| Age | 30 |
| Height | 180 cm (5′ 11″) |
| Current Tour | European Tour and PGA |
| Professional Wins | 17 |
| Major Title | 1 |
| Net Worth | $35 million |
| Highest Ranking | 2 |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse | Mei Matsuyama |
| @hidekimatsuyama1 |
Wife
Japanese golf star Hideki Matsuyama’s gorgeous wife is Mei Matsuyama. The couple got married in 2017. They are blessed with a child.
Age
Born on 25 February 1992, he is 30 years old.
Height
He is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
FAQs
What is Hideki Matsuyama’s Net Worth?
His net worth will be $35 million.
Where is he from?
Hovland is Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan.
