Hill: Hideki Matsuyama was a winner in Memphis. And a winner for St. Jude.
Hideki Matsuyama wins the FedEx-St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind Aug. 18, 2024. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
Hideki Matsuyama’s near-collapse gave Memphis the drama it wanted. His victory provided a global win for St. Jude and FedEx.
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