WASHINGTON, D.C.: Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama was disqualified from the PGA Tour's Memorial tournament in bizarre circumstances on Thursday (Friday in Manila) after officials found an illegal substance on his 3-wood.

The 2021 Masters champion was given his marching orders after it emerged white correction fluid used to help center the ball was used on the face of the club.

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