Hideki Matsuyama made history on Sunday after winning his first major title. Matsuyama became the first Japanese man to win a major and the first Asian-born to win the Masters.

Matsuyama, 29, finished with a 1-over 73 for a 1-shot victory to clinch the prestigious Master’s championship. The Japanese golfer bested a close challenge in both Xander Schauffele and rookie Will Zalatoris.

Matsuyama built a six-shot lead near the end of the tournament before Schauffele made a late run. On a four-shot lead, Matsuyama went for the green in two on the par-5 15th, and the ball bounced off the back slope and into the pond on the 16th hole. The golfer was able to walk away with a bogey.

Schauffele managed to get four straight birdies to trim Matsuyama’s lead to just two with three to play. Unfortunately, Schauffele’s next shot ended his chance to trim the lead and pass Matsuyama. Shauffele’s next tee shot on the par-3 16th bounced off the hill and dribbled into the pond. The third shot ended up in the gallery, and Shauffele ended with a triple bogey. Schauffele ended up tied for third place.

Rookie Zalatoris was the closest to the Japanese golfer. The 24-year-old managed to finish with a 70 after he holed an 18-foot par putt on the last hole. Zalatoris ended second place in the tournament.

“I’m really happy,” Matsuyama said before Dustin Johnson helped him put on the green jacket. “Hopefully, I’ll be a pioneer, and many other Japanese will follow.”

PGA legend golfer Tiger Woods congratulated the Japanese golfer for his victory. “Making Japan proud Hideki,” Woods wrote. “Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment for you and your country.”

The Master’s Tournament begins tomorrow!

While the 2020 edition of the Masters was just played five months ago, much has changed since then. Jordan Spieth is in peak form and Jon Rahm just became a father. Rory Mcllroy is still searching for greatness and Dustin Johnson is attempting to go back-to-back. Bryson DeChambeau is still using his hulk-smash approach and Brooks Koepka is attempting to play after knee surgery. All of these happenings are sure to keep everyone on their toes.

As of Monday morning, The Masters has 88 golfers lined up to start the week. After 36 holes, the top 50 and ties proceed. Historically, anyone within 10 shots of the lead was included but this rule has since been removed with no indication of its return. With that being said, the tournament is more competitive now than ever before.

The Masters will take place at Augusta National, which is one of the most famous courses in the world. The course is par 72 setting up 7,475 yards on the scorecard. There are many routes to success at Augusta National Golf Course and it will set the elite well-rounded golfers apart from the rest. When it comes to turf, the golfers will see overseeded Bermuda from tee-to-green and bentgrass on putting surfaces. All in all, this is an event that golf lovers surely will not want to miss.

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