Born in Ehime, Japan, he was introduced to golf by his father at the age of four.

After reaching Number One in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, he turned professional in 2013 and has since won 14 professional titles worldwide.

He became just the second Japanese winner in European Tour history at the WGC-HSBC Champions in 2016 before adding a second World Golf Championship at the 2017 Bridgestone Invitational.

Made history in 2021, becoming the first male Japanese Major Champion by winning the Masters Tournament - ten years after finishing low amateur on his debut at Augusta National.

Represented the International Team in the Presidents Cup in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019.