Matsuyama

American

[mah-tsoo-yah-mah] / ˈmɑ tsʊˈyɑ mɑ /

noun

a seaport on NW Shikoku, in SW Japan.

Matsuyama British

/ ˌmætsʊˈjɑːmə /

noun

a port in SW Japan, on NW Shikoku: textile and chemical industries; Ehime University (1949). Pop: 473 039 (2002 est)

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Matsuyama chases a 12th US PGA Tour title and first since last year's Tournament of Champions.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

A bogey at 17 dropped McNealy behind Matsuyama and Hisatsune birdied from just inside nine feet at 17 to match Matsuyama only to bogey the last.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Matsuyama found the left rough off the first tee but sank a 16-foot birdie putt to grab a share of the lead.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Thus has the Matsuyama Working Girls' Home survived many threatening vicissitudes, attained conspicuous successes, and is now embarked on a new line of endeavor.

From Working Women of Japan by Gulick, Sidney Lewis

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