Hideki Matsuyama hopeful of being fully fit for Masters defence
Hideki Matsuyama is optimistic of being 100 per cent fit for the defence of his Masters title, but already dreading the prospect of no longer being the reigning champion.
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Hideki Matsuyama is optimistic of being 100 per cent fit for the defence of his Masters title, but already dreading the prospect of no longer being the reigning champion.
Jon Rahm has congratulated Scottie Scheffler for overtaking him as world No 1 but has warned the American that he aims to return to the summit, hopefully with a victory at The Masters.
Hideki Matsuyama is in a race for fitness as he prepares to defend his historic Masters title at Augusta National Golf Club.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Defending Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama is still dealing with a stiff neck but hopes to be ready to play by Thursday's first round at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy will favour patience and discipline over any highlight-reel heroics as he bids to win the Masters and complete a career grand slam.
Tiger Woods surprised golf fans when he announced last week that he could compete at the Augusta National, the first men's major of 2022, just 14 months after suffering life-threatening injuries due to a car crash. It could turn out to be true as spectators witnessed the legendary golfer practice on Monday. The prospect of an astonishing comeback by the 46-year-old US star, who says it will be a "game-time decision" if he tees off Thursday, built an electric atmosphere at the famed course, which welcomed a full crowd for the first time since Woods' 2019 win due to Covid-19 limits.
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