Hideki Matsuyama is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is the first-ever Japanese golfer to win a men’s major championship – the 2021 Masters Tournament. His net worth is $35 million. Here we take a look at Hideki Matsuyama’s net worth, salary, career earnings, biography, and more.
About Hideki Matsuyama
Hideki Matsuyama was born on 25 February 1992, in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. Matsuyama is the best Japanese golfer ever.
He was introduced to golf by his father at the age of 4. Matsuyama graduated from Tohoku Fukushi University. He had an immensely successful amateur career. He is a two-time winner of the Asian Amateur Championship. After winning the 2010 Asian Amateur Championship, he was invited to compete in the 2011 Masters Tournament major championship. He finished as the low amateur in the tournament, winning the Silver Cup.
Hideki Matsuyama turned professional in 2013. He currently competes on the PGA Tour. As of writing, the 31-year-old Japanese golfer has 8 wins on the PGA Tour.
Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters Tournament. He scored a 72-hole 278, 10-under-par, to win by a stroke over Will Zalatoris. With that victory, he became the first-ever Japanese golfer to win a men’s golf major championship.
He is also a two-time winner of the World Golf Championship events, the 2016 WGC-HSBC Champions, and the 2017 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
He competed in the Presidents Cup for Team International five times and represented Japan in the Golf World Cup 2016.
Hideki Matsuyama’s Net Worth, Salary, and Career Earnings
In 2023, Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama’s net worth is $35 million. The 31-year-old golfer has accumulated a considerable fortune from his golf salaries and sponsorship deals.
For winning the 2021 Masters Tournament, Matsuyama received a $2.07 million winner’s share. He won a $1.66 million winner’s share for winning the 2017 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Career Earnings
Matsuyama is the most successful Japanese golfer on the PGA Tour. His career earnings are over $42.59 million, only from golf winnings on the PGA Tour.
In the 2022-23 PGA Tour season, Matsuyama has 2 Top-10 finishes. He has earned $2,308,225 so far in the season.
Here’s the list of Matsuyama’s season-by-season earnings on the PGA Tour.
Season | Wins | Earnings | Money List Rank |
2016 | 2 | $4,193,954 | 9 |
2017 | 2 | $8,380,570 | 4 |
2020 | 0 | $3,665,825 | 12 |
2021 | 1 | $4,963,594 | 18 |
2022 | 2 | $5,776,298 | 12 |
Endorsements
Hideki Matsuyama earns a huge amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals. He is endorsed by Lexus, golf-focused sports equipment brand Srixon, and financial holding company Nomura Securities, among others.
Personal Info
Full Name | Hideki Matsuyama |
Born | 25 February 1992 |
Birthplace | Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Age | 31 |
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Current Tour | PGA Tour, Japan Golf Tour |
Major Title | 1 (2021 Masters Tournament) |
Net Worth | $35 million |
Relationship | Married |
Spouse | Mei Matsuyama (m. 2017) |
@hidekimatsuyama1 |
Wife
Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama is a married man. His lovely wife is Mei Matsuyama. The couple got married in 2017.
Age
Born on 25 February 1992, he is 31 years old.
Height
He is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
PGA Tour Stats
[2022-23 Season]
Stat | Value | Rank |
SG: Total | .961 | 28 |
SG: Tee-to-Green | .813 | 28 |
SG: Off-the-Tee | .124 | 73 |
SG: Approach the Green | .282 | 62 |
SG: Around the Green | .407 | 13 |
SG: Putting | .148 | 73 |
FAQs
What is Hideki Matsuyama’s Net Worth in 2023?
In 2023, his net worth is $35 million.
Who is his wife?
Mei Matsuyama.
Who is his caddie?
Shota Hayafuji.
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