# Japanese golfers in 2026 US tournaments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-golfers-in-2026-international-events
> Updated: 2026-08-12T00:07:32.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 4.

Mid‑2026 saw Japanese golfers prominently featured in U.S. events. By late July, world‑ranked No. 3 Hideki Matsuyama and rising PGA Tour player Ryosuke Kusanari were in the final stage of selection for the 2024 Presidents Cup, to be hosted at Medinah Country Club in September. If both make the twelve‑man World Team, it will be the first joint Japanese appearance since 1998; the roster will be set from the top six players on 31 August, with captain Jeff O'Gulby adding six more members.

In early August, Matsuyama led a four‑player Japanese contingent at the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship. On day two at Sedgefield Country Club, Matsuyama posted a 69 to finish six under par, dropping to 26th place, six strokes behind the leader. Kensho Hirata also shot 69 to make the cut, while Takumi Kanaya and Ryo Kyujo missed the cut.

As the FedExCup playoffs commenced at TPC Southwind in Tennessee, Matsuyama opened his 13th consecutive playoff appearance with a 4-under 66. His round, which included five consecutive birdies, placed him in 6th position, one stroke behind the leaders. Ryo Hisatsune also participated in the playoffs, making his debut with a 1-under par opening round to sit in 26th place.

Following his strong start, Matsuyama dropped to 14th place after the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. After starting the day in 6th, he carded a 70 with three birdies and three bogeys, finishing seven strokes behind leader Scottie Scheffler. Matsuyama noted that while there were good moments, there were also “many shortcomings,” expressing a desire to adjust his play for the upcoming weekend rounds.

## Claims

- Hideki Matsuyama shot a 66, finishing 4 under par. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Matsuyama has qualified for the FedExCup playoffs for 13 consecutive years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The FedExCup playoffs began at TPC Southwind in Tennessee. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Matsuyama finished in 6th place, one stroke behind the leaders. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ryo Hisatsune shot a 69, finishing 1 under par in 26th place. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- This is Ryo Hisatsune's first appearance in the playoff series. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- World number one Scottie Scheffler finished the first day at 2 under par in 17th place. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jordan Spieth shot a 65 to join the five-way lead at 5 under par. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Hideki Matsuyama starts FedExCup playoffs in 6th place

Hideki Matsuyama opened the FedExCup playoffs in 6th place after shooting a 4-under 66 at TPC Southwind, while Ryo Hisatsune made his playoff debut in 26th.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hideki-matsuyama-starts-fedexcup-playoffs-in-6th-place

### 2026-08-07: Hideki Matsuyama falls to 26th as two Japanese golfers miss cut at Wyndham Championship

Hideki Matsuyama dropped to 26th while Kensho Hirata made the cut at the Wyndham Championship; Takumi Kanaya and Ryo Kyujo missed the cut.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hideki-matsuyama-falls-to-26th-as-two-japanese-golfers-miss-cut-at-wyndham-championship

### 2026-08-05: Hideki Matsuyama Leads Japanese Field at Wyndham Championship

Hideki Matsuyama opened the Wyndham Championship with a 65, tying for 11th, while fellow Japanese Ryo Kutsune fell to 133rd in the PGA Tour’s season‑final event in North Carolina.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hideki-matsuyama-leads-japanese-field-at-wyndham-championship

### 2026-07-29: Hideki Matsuyama and Ryosuke Kusanari chase Presidents Cup spots for Japan

Hideki Matsuyama and Ryosuke Kusanari aim to make the 2024 Presidents Cup World Team, which would mark the first dual Japanese representation in 28 years.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hideki-matsuyama-and-ryosuke-kusanari-chase-presidents-cup-spots-for-japan

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