According toFox News, Hideki Matsuyama came away victorious at the major matchup by one stroke!

Matsuyama just became the first male golfer from Japan to win a major tournament.

Yang from South Korea winning the PGA Championship at Hazeltine in 2009.

Hideki Matsuyama at Augusta

Incidentally, that title almost went toTiger Woods, who also has a part-Japanese heritage (viaOprah.com).

Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment for you and your country.

This historical @TheMasters win will impact the entire golf world" (viaESPN).

Hideki Matsuyama wears green jacket at Masters