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Hideki Matsuyama endorses Ryo Hisatsune for 2028 Presidents Cup team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Hideki Matsuyama endorses Ryo Hisatsune for 2028 Presidents Cup team

Summary

Hideki Matsuyama expressed his desire for Ryo Hisatsune to join the International Team at the 2028 Presidents Cup after their partnership at Medinah this year. Hisatsune, receiving a captain’s pick from Geoff Ogilvy, experienced a challenging debut but demonstrated potential. Matsuyama acknowledged their effective collaboration in the fourballs, where they secured the first point for the International Team. Despite a later defeat, Matsuyama is optimistic for future competition together. Hisatsune's contributions during the event may signal a promising role for him in upcoming tournaments.

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By the Numbers

•Matsuyama wants Hisatsune on the team for the 2028 Presidents Cup
•Hisatsune made his Presidents Cup debut this year at Medinah
•The pair won a match together against Young and Schauffele
•Both players faced defeats in later matches during the tournament
•Matsuyama appreciates Hisatsune's performance and growth potential

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9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Hideki Matsuyama names the player he wants on the International Team at the 2028 Presidents Cup

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Hideki Matsuyama has suggested that he would love to see Ryo Hisatsune make it onto the International Team at the 2028 Presidents Cup after they teamed up together at Medinah this year. Hisatsune received a captain’s pick from Geoff Ogilvy ahead of this year’s event.
— Yahoo Sports

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