AUGUSTA, Ga. – Hideki Matsuyama is the humblest of champions.
While he’s moved over to the champions’ locker room on the second floor of Augusta National’s clubhouse and into his shared space with Larry Mize, when it comes to parking spots, Matsuyama is keeping his old one alongside all the non-winners as to not draw more attention to himself.
But make no mistake, Matsuyama has enjoyed being the defending Masters champion.
“I feel very proud and honored to be here,” Matsuyama said during a sleepy Tuesday morning interview in the press center. “It's been a great year with wins at Zozo and Sony.