The Masters: Hideki Matsuyama’s history at Augusta National and current odds to win in 2022

April 6, 2022

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Magnolia Lane kept its gates closed to patrons in 2020, leaving the players to compete among nothing but the Georgia pines. That changed a little bit in 2021.

A limited amount of patrons were allowed on the grounds each day, bringing back a sense of normalcy to the event. They were treated to quite the show.

Despite a late charge (and collapse) by Xander Schauffele, and consistent pressure from the eventual PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Will Zalatoris, Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese golfer to win the Masters.

Matsuyama kicked off the 2022 Masters in a splendid fashion with a Champions Dinner unlike any other, though he regrets not wearing his green jacket more during the past year. Can Matsuyama do what no previous winner has done since Tiger Woods 20 years ago and repeat as Masters champion?

Current odds to win 2022 Masters: +4000

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Here’s Matsuyama’s complete history at the Masters.

Amateur Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot on the second hole during the second round of the 2011 Masters.

Finish: T-27
Score: 1 under
Earnings: $0
Masters champion: Charl Schwartzel

Amateur Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays his second shot to the first hole during the final round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Finish: T-54
Score: 9 over
Earnings: $0
Masters champion: Bubba Watson

Hideki Matsuyama during a practice round for the Masters Tuesday at Augusta (Ga.) National Golf Club.

Finish: Cut
Score: 7 over
Earnings: $10,000
Masters champion: Bubba Watson

Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot from the 1st fairway during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Finish: 5
Score: 11 under
Earnings: $400,000
Masters champion: Jordan Spieth

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole as caddie Daisuke Shindo looks on during the first round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Finish: T-7
Score: E
Earnings: $311,667
Masters champion: Danny Willett

Rickie Fowler and Hideki Matsuyama walk off the 12th tee and past the 11th green leader board during the second round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Finish: T-11
Score: 1 under
Earnings: $233,200
Masters champion: Sergio Garcia

Hideki Matsuyama hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Finish: 19
Score: 3 under
Earnings: $154,000
Masters champion: Patrick Reed

Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on the 2nd green during the first round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Finish: T-32
Score: 3 under
Earnings: $68,042
Masters champion: Tiger Woods

Hideki Matsuyama lines up his putt on the tenth green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Finish: T-13
Score: 8 under
Earnings: $215,625
Masters champion: Dustin Johnson