What did Shota Matsuyama do with the flag at the 2021 Masters?
Matsuyama continued up the hill to greet the fans, sign his scorecard, visit Butler Cabin, lift the trophy and inspire golf fans around the world. But the enduring image of the 2021 Masters was arguably what Shota did next: He removed the flag — customary for a winning caddie — and put the pin back in the hole.
Why did Hideki Matsuyama bow to the course after returning pin?
Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, removing his hat and bowing his head after returning the pin. Reached via message at home in Japan, Hayafuji explained the moment. He doesn’t always bow after a round of golf, he said, nor had he planned to do so. But it felt right. “I bowed to the course mainly because I was thankful.
Who is Hideki Matsuyama’s wife Mei Inui?
Further adding to the mystery of Matsuyama’s wife, the golf star’s caddie at the 2016 Hero World Challenge was a woman named Mei Inui — although it’s unclear if the caddie is the same person as his wife or if they just share the same name. The athlete praised his caddie at the time for keeping him calm under pressure.
What did Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie do after winning the Masters?
Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie added a tiny moment that made a big impression in Matsuyama’s historic Masters victory on Sunday. After Matsuyama sank his final putt to become the first Japanese man to win a major golf championship, caddie Shota Hayafuji removed his cap and bowed toward the course.