While reacting to this post, the LIV Golf star claimed that Matsuyama does know English but prefers not to speak it. Hideki knows English but says “Hideki no English.” Phil Mickelson on X ...

Phil Mickelson reckons Hideki Matsuyama, the Japanese golfer that won the first PGA Tour event of 2025, knows more than he lets on.

The PGA Tour remains in California this week, with the circuit moving to the iconic Torrey Pines and the Farmers Insurance Open

Hideki Matsuyama narrowly avoided disaster during the first round of the Sony Open when his driver flew out of his hands toward some fans.

WM Phoenix Open field has its first three commitments ahead of February's spectacle, including Hideki Matsuyama.

Really sad news in the golf industry as long-time writer Steve DiMeglio passed away after a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Steve was an all-time character in the media center and a dogged reporter. This was well said by Tiger. And check out fellow writer and friend Bob Harig’s tribute to him. RIP DiMegs.

Some people wonder why the Japanese do not want to learn the language, considering that it would make things easier for him too. Some well-known faces of this sport, such as Phil Mickelson, believe that Matsuyama knows English, but does not want to speak it.