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Hideki Matsuyama Trying to Overcome Sunday Collapse
It wasn't the outcome many expected for most of the day at last week's WM Phoenix Open. Hideki Matsuyama looked to be in control until a wayward tee shot and a poorly executed bunker shot left him needing to get up and down for par from 50 yards out, ultimately resulting in a playoff with Chris Gotterup. He would go on to lose on the first playoff hole after hitting the opening tee shot in the water hazard. The 33-year-old will now have to dust himself off for this week's event at Pebble Beach. He is one of the most well-established iron players in professional golf, averaging +1.365 strokes gained on approach to start the new season. However, last week's driving accuracy was an issue on all four days. If that isn't rectified, he won't have as much effectiveness through the rest of his bag. His recent form is enough reason to believe he'll improve on the mediocre history he's compiled at Pebble Beach, but it likely won't be enough to justify his pricetag.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
