Summary
Hideki Matsuyama, a Japanese golf player, talked about his experience in the first season of TGL, a golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods. Matsuyama admitted he felt nervous because TGL is different from traditional golf tournaments. He played for the team Boston Common Golf, which finished sixth last season.
Key Facts
- Hideki Matsuyama joined the PGA Tour in 2014 and has won 11 PGA Tour events.
- He was the first Japanese male golfer to win a major tournament with his 2021 Masters victory.
- The TGL is a tech-driven golf league started by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
- Matsuyama played only twice in TGL's first season and found the environment challenging.
- His team, Boston Common Golf, including Rory McIlroy and others, finished sixth last season.
- The Boston Common Golf team earned the smallest prize from the $21 million pool.
- Matsuyama is currently competing in the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, finishing 1-over 72 in the first round.
