Rising Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama has signed to IMG for worldwide management and marketing representation.

The 22 year old earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2014 Memorial Tournament, where he won in a playoff, and is currently the No 16 player on the Official World Golf Ranking. Matsuyama said he's 'excited to join the IMG family', while agent Guy Kinnings commented 'We are absolutely thrilled to begin working with Hideki across all aspects of his business'.