Golf-Japan's Matsuyama 'fully committed' to PGA Tour

FILE PHOTO: Golf - The 150th Open Championship - Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 16, 2022 Japan's Hideki Matsuyama tees off on the 2nd during the third round REUTERS/Phil Noble

(Reuters) - Former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama said he was "fully committed" to the PGA Tour amid media reports he had been offered a lucrative package to join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Series.

Matsuyama, who defends his Zozo Championship title at home in Japan this week, said he had "never been prouder" of being a member of the PGA Tour, particularly during last month's Presidents Cup, which is organised by the U.S.-based circuit.