Matsuyama

American

[mah-tsoo-yah-mah] / ˈmɑ tsʊˈyɑ mɑ /

noun

a seaport on NW Shikoku, in SW Japan.

Matsuyama British

/ ˌmætsʊˈjɑːmə /

noun

a port in SW Japan, on NW Shikoku: textile and chemical industries; Ehime University (1949). Pop: 473 039 (2002 est)

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The last time it was played there in 2024 Hideki Matsuyama of Japan overcame a six-shot deficit to win by three shots after firing a 62 — the lowest final round score ever on the course.

From Los Angeles Times

American Jacob Bridgeman was on 200 and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama on 201.

From Barron's

The streak followed three closing birdies on the way to a playoff win over Hideki Matsuyama in Phoenix on Sunday.

From Barron's

Chris Gotterup won the PGA Tour Phoenix Open on Sunday, topping Hideki Matsuyama with a birdie at the first playoff hole as the Japanese major-winner found the water just moments after surrendering the outright lead at the 72nd hole.

From Barron's

Gotterup, who started the day four shots behind third-round leader Matsuyama, fired nine birdies in a seven-under par 64 at TPC Scottsdale, picking up five shots in the last six holes to post a 16-under total of 268.

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