Matsuyama's Caddie Bows To Augusta National: Social Media Reacts
Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji removed his cap and bowed after winning The Masters
Hideki Matsuyama's caddie Shota Hayafuji removed his cap and bowed after winning The Masters
Matsuyama's Caddie Bows To Augusta National: Social Media Reacts
Hideki Matsuyama became Japan's first ever Masters champion at the 2021 tournament.
Hideki won by a single stroke from Will Zalatoris after a final round of 73 to seal his first Major title.
Matsuyama was subdued and emotional after holing the winning putt, and his caddie Shota Hayafuji was seen removing his cap and bowing to the course after putting the flag back in.
Many on social media believed it was a sign of respect from Hayafuji, something very prominent in the Japanese culture.
Related: How social media reacted to Hideki Matsuyama's Masters win
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Luke Donald said he loved it, with others also enjoying Hayafuji's actions...
Matsuyama's Caddie Bows To Augusta National: Social Media Reacts
Shota Hayafuji has been on Hideki's bag for a few years now and he appears to be quite the player himself as he has a player profile on the China Tour.
His profile does not have much information on it but it appears in the last round posted, he shot a five-over 77 which included four birdies, a double, triple and quadruple bogey, and finally, a hole-in-one!
Related: “Hideki Invited Me To Dinner And The Restaurant Shut Down For Him”

Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He covered the 2022 and 2025 Masters from Augusta National and was there by the 18th green to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam. He has also covered five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews.