Who is Mei Matsuyama?

Hideki Matsuyama made history at the 2021 Masters, becoming the first Japanese man to win a major golf tournament at Augusta National in Georgia.

Who is the caddy for Hideki Matsuyama?

You remember Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie Shota Hayafuji, right? Hayafuji went viral back in 2021, offering a bow to Augusta National following Matsuyama’s groundbreaking Masters victory.

What does Liv mean golf?

The name “LIV” refers to the Roman numerals for 54, the score if every hole on a par-72 course were birdied and the number of holes to be played at LIV events. The first LIV Golf Invitational Series event started on 9 June 2022, at the Centurion Club near London, England.

Why did Matsuyama get DQ D?

In a shocking sequence of events on Thursday at the Memorial Tournament, Hideki Matsuyama was disqualified for having a foreign substance on the face of his 3-wood directly around the middle of the hitting area. Paint in the grooves of a fairway wood — or any club, for that matter — isn’t grounds for disqualification.

Why did Matsuyama get DQ from Memorial?

World No. 12 Hideki Matsuyama was disqualified from the Memorial Tournament midway through his first round Thursday afternoon after using an illegal marking on the face of his 3-wood. Matsuyama was 3-over after nine holes when tournament officials flagged the 3-wood.

Why has Matsuyama withdrawn?

Matsuyama withdraws from Players Championship due to back injury | Reuters.