The 2021 Memorial Golf Tournament was held this past weekend at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. This year’s tourney was filled with some of the best golfers in the world, making it one of the most exciting events of the year. After an intense four days of competition, we finally have our champion! So who won the 2021 Memorial Golf Tournament? learn Who Won Memorial Golf Tournament 2021?
Who Won Memorial Golf Tournament 2021?
This year’s winner is none other than Hideki Matsuyama from Japan! Matsuyama put on a clinic during the tournament, shooting a 4-under 68 in Sunday’s final round to finish at 17-under 271 and win by three strokes over Americans Will Zalatoris and Jordan Spieth. It was his first win since 2017, and his 10th career win on the PGA Tour. He also became just the second player from Japan to win multiple times on Tour.
Matsuyama knew he had to play well on Sunday if he wanted to take home the trophy, as Zalatoris and Spieth were both within striking distance heading into the final day. But Matsuyama stepped up when it mattered most and delivered an emphatic victory that will no doubt be remembered for years to come. His strong performance during Sunday’s round included five birdies and just one bogey, setting him above the rest of the field with a commanding lead by its conclusion.
Conclusion
In sum, Hideki Matsuyama emerged victorious at this year’s Memorial Golf Tournament after a thrilling four days of competition at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Shooting a 4-under 68 on Sunday’s final round to finish 17-under 271 gave him a comfortable three stroke lead over fellow Americans Will Zalatoris and Jordan Spieth; earning him his first win since 2017 and 10th career win on the PGA Tour. Congratulations to Hideki Matsuyama on an incredible achievement!