After riding out a four-hour swirl of emotions to finally secure history Sunday, Hideki Matsuyama lifted his cap and gave a slight bow.
With the hopes of a nation atop his broad shoulders, Matsuyama did just enough to hold on at Augusta, becoming the first player from Japan to win a men’s major tournament with a one-shot victory at the Masters.
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