As a global investment bank,
Nomura is committed to helping create
economic growth and social value.
Nomura has a longstanding culture of
taking on challenges and driving change
to deliver a better future.
This commitment to constantly evolve
also drives Hideki Matsuyama's determination
to overcome obstacles and reach new heights.
Nomura will continue to support Mr. Matsuyama
as he takes on new challenges and
strives for greater success.
Matsuyama is the first Japanese amateur to qualify for the 2011 Masters Tournament. He made the cut in the tournament, the only amateur to do so, and won the Silver Cup, which is presented to the lowest scoring amateur.
Matsuyama turned professional in 2013 and was the first rookie ever to lead the Japanese Tour money list.
With his sight set in the United States in 2014, Matsuyama won his first PGA event at the Memorial Tournament.
Matsuyama is an eight-time PGA Tour winner. In 2021, he became the first player from Asia to win the Masters Tournament.