Hours Before 2023 U.S Open, Major Setback Rumor About Hideki Matsuyama Circulates in the Golf World

One of the biggest golf tournaments, the US Open is set to take place this week. Major players like Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and others are all set to tee it up at the Los Angeles Country Club for the $17.5 million prize.?

However, there might be some stressful news for the fans of Hideki Matsuyama as he was seen struggling at the rough. Will Matsuyama be able to pull off a win at the US Open where the stage is set for a showdown??

Hideki Matsuyama struggles at the US Open practice session

Hideki is one of the rising stars of golf. The golfer brought glory to his country back in 2021 when he became the first Japanese golfer to win a major championship, the Master?s tournament. But lately, his neck injury has been bothering him and has become a cause of big concern.?

According to the news shared by Golf Injury Report from the practice round today, spectators have reported that Matsuyama is struggling with his form. And speculations are being made that this is the result of his neck injury.

It was at last year?s Arnold Palmer Invitational played at Bay Hill, Orlando in March that Matsuyama started having problems with his neck. Since then, it has been more than one year but seems like the problem persists and is also leaving a big impact on his games.

Hideki’s injury caused him to sit out RBC Heritage and Wells Fargo in 2023

This injury of Hideki has caused him big opportunities as he missed out on this year?s RBC Heritage and Wells Fargo Championship. After playing at the Masters? he went straight to Japan to get his treatment, but he was amiable enough to thank his fans and the tournament for their support. Last year he won the Sony Open in Hawaii beating Russell Henley. But before the opening of this year?s Sony Open in January, his confidence was a little shaken. Matsuyama made it clear in a prior press conference that he hasn?t practiced enough owing to his injury.

Hideki said at the conference ?I have been having a little trouble with my neck recently. I wasn?t able to practice as much as I can for the last couple of months.??He also explained that the pain keeps revisiting him during his sessions ?Every time I played golf it was ? the pain was coming back. So I?ve been working with the doctors, too, and I?ve been getting some good advice, so I feel like it?s getting better and better.?

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Hideki has proven his worth in the past. The current World #26 has finished in the top 5 at 39 PGA events. But given his current conditions how exactly will he be able to manage at the US Open is a big question. The tournament begins on 15th June at Los Angeles Country Club.

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