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January 14, 2022

Hideki Matsuyama

Waialae Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Is it difficult when you start a round and you see the leading score already at 15-under to stay patient?

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: The last time I looked before I started it was at 11, so I was like, That's doable.

But then halfway through I realized it was 15, and, yeah, that's a long -- that's a tough row to hoe when you're that far back.

Q. Did you have a score in mind that you wanted to just stay close?

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: Yeah, I really didn't have a number in mind. I was all over the place the front nine. Couldn't keep the driver in the fairway.

So I'm happy with how I finished.

Q. Last question: Do you know the menu for the champion's dinner?

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: Still thinking about it.

Q. Is it possible that you could get IHOP to serve the dinner?

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: No. (Laughter.)