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#3 Hideki Matsuyama
Official Golf World Ranking: No. 12 Best Major Finish: T2 (2017 US Open)
Hideki Matsuyama is arguably the most talented golfer to ever from Asia. In his young career, Matsuyama has shown the gift he has for the game, winning several massive tournaments and is widely seen as one of the best young players in golf.
It did not take long for Hideki to step into the limelight. Just over a year after turning professional, Matsuyama won at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament, stepping into the golfing spotlight as a player to watch out for by pundits and competitors as well.
Since then, Matsuyama has not looked back, winning another seven times and establishing himself as in and around golfs top ten players.
The Japanese star has had a glittering start to his career, but yet to have mounted a serious challenge for one of golf’s biggest tournaments.
He did tie for second in the 2017 US Open but then again, he was never really in contention for the victory and finished four shots behind eventual winner Brooks Koepka.
Asia has only ever had one major winner in golf and I am sure Matsuyama will be the next. Y. E. Yang brought the continent its first major title and with Matsuyama constantly improving, there could be many more coming to Asia from this immensely talented 26-year-old.
