Internet Reacts To What Hideki Matsuyama’s Caddie Did After Winning Masters

The internet was buzzing after Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, went back to the pin on the 18th green to bow to the course. Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters on Sunday becoming the first ever Japanese male to win a PGA Major. After winning, Hayafuji went back to grab the pin and flag, a custom many caddies and golfers do as a keepsake of their victory. It was then when this beautiful moment was captured. Hayafuji removes his hat and bows to the course to show his respect.

Mission accomplished.

So much respect for Augusta. pic.twitter.com/lRyhMtNOlf

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 11, 2021

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Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, removing his hat and bowing his head after returning the pin.

Quite an image. pic.twitter.com/chUVA9XRTF

— Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) April 11, 2021

Following Hideki Matsuyama’s Masters win, his caddie, Shota Hayafuji, bowed to the course after returning the pin on the 18th hole. #themasters pic.twitter.com/gdLsWSC0Ac

— ESPN (@espn) April 11, 2021

Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, removes the flag and returns the pin, then bows. His guy is the first Asian-born player to win the Masters.

Awesome moment. pic.twitter.com/tpXoJYM3n7

— Josh Berhow (@Josh_Berhow) April 11, 2021

My favorite moment of this years Masters! Nothing but respect for Hideki Matsuyama and his Caddie Shota. Great job! https://t.co/X8o3ym5CA6

— Scott McCarron (@ScottMccarron) April 12, 2021

Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie Shota Hayafuji putting in the flag on 18 one last time and bowing to the course. What a moment for Japan. 🇯🇵🏆⛳️ #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/maXlygat4i

— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) April 11, 2021

It was a monumental win for Hideki Matsuyama, caddie Shota Hayafuji, and the whole of Japan. A win that will go down in the history books and be remembered for a very long time!

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