The theft occurred in London, where he was making a stopover on his way to Memphis (USA) after taking part in the Paris Olympics, where he won bronze.

Hideki Matsuyama has been through many states in Paris 2024. He was the leader on the first day, but on Friday and Saturday he went off the pace and on Sunday there were doubts about his real medal chances. On the fourth day, he was back to his best, a player who makes very few mistakes. No bogey and six birdies in the first 12 holes. If he had made any more he could have changed the colour of his medal, but bronze is a great prize.

His wallet was taken, but not his documents or bronze medal. However, his team, specifically caddie Shota Hayato and swing coach Mikihito Kuromiy, had their passports and visas taken.

As a result, his team was unable to travel with him and accompany him to the FedEx St. Jude Championship, a PGA Tour golf tournament. They have had to return to Japan to apply for new documentation.

Hideki Matsuyama opened the tournament and will not be waiting for his team until the start of the second stage of the playoffs, next week's BMW Championship at Castle Rock, Colorado.
The Japanese golfer will be caddying for 21-year-old Ryo Hisatsune, who did not qualify for the event.

Matsuyama won Japan's first Olympic medal in men's golf in Paris. He immediately travelled to the United States. The top 50 finishers will advance to the BMW Championship, to be held August 22-25 at Castle Rock, Colorado, from where the top 30 will advance to the Tour Championship, to be held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.