How a T-shirt worn by Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie brought us into the 2021 Masters spotlight
By The Caddie Network Staff · April 12, 2021
If you watched the 2021 Masters golf tournament, you may have seen The Caddie Network walking alongside eventual champion Hideki Matsuyama.
Well, kind of.
Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, was one of a handful of caddies wearing a T-shirt with the green Caddie Network logo under their traditional, no-frills white jumpsuits. With Matsuyama leading Sunday’s entire final round at Augusta National, and a couple of unsnapped buttons on Hayafuji’s uniform assisting, the 4-inch logo got an unexpected close up — which our followers were quick to point out.
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Walking towards history! pic.twitter.com/bNTNWL3xly
— akaCujo (@arwund) April 11, 2021
Nice shirt! pic.twitter.com/BWP8vxa1vg
— William E Greco (@heyderuzguys) April 11, 2021
After Matsuyama secured his one-stroke victory, becoming the first Japanese player to win a men’s professional major golf tournament, Hayafuji offered a show of respect that will serve as a lasting image of the 2021 Masters.
What a moment. 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/TvT9Q8dplx
— Caddie Network (@CaddieNetwork) April 11, 2021
OK, we saw the logo at the Masters. So what is The Caddie Network?
If this is your first time here, welcome! You can learn a bit more about us here, but in short, we’ve partnered with caddies to bring you their ultimate golf insider perspective and get you closer to the game you love. How do we do that?
- We offer weekly fantasy and betting insight through our Caddie Line series.
- With Caddie Confidential, we get a monthly, inside scoop on topics like the Masters and cheating from anonymously-surveyed PGA Tour caddies.
- Want a closer look at caddie life? Go “On The Road With The Hulkas.”
- We also tell stories you’ll hear nowhere else, we answer the golf questions no one else can, and a lot more.
So keep up with The Caddie Network on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Lastly, to Hayafuji, congratulations on your victory alongside Matsuyama … and your impeccable sense of fashion.
Are the Tshirts available for purchase?
We are working to see if we can get some.
Please make those tshirts available for purchase
I for one would purchase one to complete my outfit.
Sweet – to have one
Fantastic Logo to represent & honor caddies! Let’s get those t-shirts up for sale!
Can we get the list of caddies wearing TCN apparel or do we have to wait until Thursday?