WM PHOENIX OPEN

February 8, 2026

Hideki Matsuyama

TPC Scottsdale

Quick Quotes

Q. Hideki, I know you are very disappointed. Just get some of the comments on the playoff there.

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: (Through translation.) Was grinding all weekend. Didn't have my best stuff, but hung in there. I wanted to avoid the playoff as much as I could, but I just hit a bad tee shot there in regulation at 18 and Chris made a good putt there in the playoff.

So hats off to him.

Q. As a two-time winner of this event I know it really hurts to not get that third win. What's going through your head right now?

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: (Through translation.) Yeah, it's disappointing, shock. Learned from it, and just get back up on the horse next week.