What impressed KJ Choi about Matsuyama when they first met?

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KJ Choi said Matsuyama’s attitude, calm self-control, and passion for becoming the best impressed him when they first met.

KJ Choi recalled meeting Hideki Matsuyama for the first time about 10 years earlier, when Matsuyama was around 19 or 20 years old. Choi said he was impressed by Matsuyama’s passion from a young age, his calm demeanour, and the way he took control of himself. He also described Matsuyama as “unique,” with special golfing skills, including distinctive techniques, flexibility, and speed.
Matsuyama’s attitude towards the game and drive to be the best
Choi said the first thing he noticed was Matsuyama’s attitude toward golf and his passion for wanting to become the best. He connected that drive to what he remembered about Matsuyama from their early meeting, when Matsuyama was about 19 or 20 years old. Choi characterised this as passion from a young age.
Calmness and self-control
Choi described Matsuyama as “very calm” and someone who “takes control of himself.” In Choi’s recollection, this calm self-management stood out alongside Matsuyama’s strong passion for the game. Choi said he felt Matsuyama had a future because of these traits.
“Unique” skills and distinctive techniques
Choi also said Matsuyama had “special golf skills” and that his techniques were different from others. He pointed to flexibility and speed as part of what made Matsuyama stand out. Choi added that he believed Matsuyama would improve further from that point onwards.
Why Choi felt Matsuyama would keep progressing
Choi’s impression was not limited to mindset; he also saw physical and technical elements that could translate into continued improvement. He highlighted flexibility and speed, and he described Matsuyama’s golfing techniques as unique. Overall, Choi said he believed Matsuyama would improve more after their first meeting.

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