Fri Apr 11 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Masters Champion Matsuyama Suffers Unlucky Bounce, Double Bogey at 13th
**Augusta, GA** – Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters Tournament champion, experienced a cruel twist of fate during Thursday’s first round at Augusta National. While playing the par-5 13th hole, Matsuyama’s seemingly perfect approach shot from 67 yards took an unlucky bounce off the flagstick, ricocheting into Rae’s Creek.
The incident occurred after Matsuyama, who was one-under at the time, had bogeyed the 12th. His lay-up on 13 left him with a seemingly straightforward approach. However, the unfortunate bounce resulted in a penalty stroke and a drop. Matsuyama salvaged a double-bogey after a further three shots, dropping him to one-over for the round. The incident served as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of Augusta National and the fickle fortunes of golf.
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