Hideki Matsuyama Becomes, First Asian-Born Man to Win Masters .<br />Matsuyama emerged from <br />the tournament 10 under par.<br />Though he was once ranked second in the world, <br />he had not won a tournament since 2017.<br />Matsuyama entered this <br />tournament ranked 25th.<br />As he is the first man from <br />Japan to win the Masters, many are calling <br />him the greatest golfer in the history of the nation.<br />I cannot say that I am the greatest. However, I’m the first to win a major, and if that’s the bar, then I set it, Hideki Matsuyama, <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />Matsuyama says he realizes the importance <br />of his win for young Japanese golfers.<br />Hopefully this will set an example that it is possible and if they set their mind to it, they can do it, too, Hideki Matsuyama, <br />via 'The New York Times'
