Hideki Matsuyama prepares for debut

Japanese amateur golfer Hideki Matsuyama will make his professional debut in this month's Token Homemate Cup.

The 21-year-old, who is currently ranked fourth among the amateurs, has insisted that he has the confidence to perform at the highest level.

"I had many top-10 finishes last year in professional competitions, and this gave me the confidence that I can make it," Matsuyama said in a statement.

"I want to become a player who can win around the world."

The Token Homemate Cup will get underway at Nagoya's Token Tado Country Club on April 19.