Sport
The groundbreaking Masters champ so shy he had to be coaxed into celebrating – Sydney Morning Herald
After becoming a national hero as the first Japanese man to win a major, Hideki Matsuyama lifted his arms in triumph at Augusta National. Eventually.
The new face of Japanese golf is shy and tight-lipped, so much so that when he was married and had a child in 2017 he kept it hidden from the golf world for seven months. Sunday, after receiving his ceremonial green jacket, Matsuyama stood motionless, his arms at his sides as photographers took his picture. Urged to look celebratory, he raised both arms overhead and meekly smiled. Emboldened by the winsome reaction it elicited, Matsuyama widened his grin and jabbed his fists in the air twice.
Led…
-
Noosa News16 hours agoIncrease in extreme weather events poses ‘substantial risk’ to blood supplies, researchers warn
-
General20 hours agoGerman palliative care doctor with alleged ‘lust for murder’ accused of killing 15 patients
-
General23 hours agoABC Leaders Debate revealed gaps for both Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese
-
Business13 hours agoWhich 2 big ASX bank shares will be most impacted by RBA rate cuts according to Macquarie?