Former Asian phenom takes slow route to golf success

AFP - May 21, 2013

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama has bided his time since becoming an amateur sensation, but the newly professional 21-year-old says he is now ready to take on the US PGA Tour and work towards a major title.

In a year of teenage golfing phenoms, the two-time Asian amateur champion has shown the virtues of taking a slower route to success after he delayed turning pro to attend...Read more