Trafford since replacing Moyes and the weekend success at Wembley gave them their first trophy since Sir Alex Fergusons reign ended in 2013. United failed to qualify for the Champions League

NASSAU, Bahamas -- It started with a victory at home in the Japan Open. It ended with another trophy in the Bahamas against a short but strong field.Five tournaments. Four victories.The way Hideki Matsuyama is playing, he might wish the Masters started next week.Or maybe not.Im kind of glad its not, he said with a broad smile, because I dont think I could win next week.Winning must be exhausting for the 24-year-old Japanese star, and no one has been more proficient at it over the last two months. Even more alarming is that Matsuyama is making it look easy, although getting through the final nine holes at the Hero World Challenge felt as heavy as walking through the beach sand of the Bahamas.Coming off seven-shot victories in the HSBC Champions and the Taiheiyo Masters, he had a seven-shot lead over Henrik Stenson going into the final round at Albany Golf Club. Matsuyama didnt make another birdie after the ninth hole, and his lead was reduced to two shots with two holes to play when he closed with two pars for a 1-over 73 and a two-shot victory.I cant say that I played well today, he said. But I did win Tigers tournament, and what a great honor it is.Matsuyama said Tiger Woods has been his golfing idol as long as he can remember, and as much as he enjoyed winning, he was just as happy to see Woods back in competition. Woods led the field with 24 birdies, but six double bogeys contributed to a 15th-place finish in the 17-man field.The first time he heard of Woods was when Matsuyama was 5 and watched video -- over and over and over again, he said -- of Woods winning the 1997 Masters. Three years later, Woods won 10 times around the world, including the final three majors in what is considered his best season.Unfortunately, I wasnt able to see all those wins because they didnt have the broadcast in Japan, Matsuyama said. But I knew Tiger was winning, and I knew he was very good. And I almost expected him to win every tournament.Perhaps he is starting to appreciate what its like to get on a roll.Im not even close to being mentioned in the same sentence as Tiger, he said. But I am working hard, and hopefully, little by little, Ill get better and better.Matsuyama isnt the first player to get on a hot streak. Last year, Jason Day won four out of six tournaments against the strongest competition in the world, including the PGA Championship and a pair of FedEx Cup playoff events.Matsuyama now has 12 victories worldwide, and while he became the first Asian to win a World Golf Championships title, a major is where players are measured.Youve got to do it in the big events in the summer, too, Woods said. So its going to give him a boat load of confidence going into next year and hes going to be one of the top guys to beat for a very long time. Look at his swing, look at his game and look at the body that he has. Its built to handle the test of time.Matsuyama hasnt finished out of the top five since the Tour Championship, and while he cant explain why he keeps winning, this recent run likely dates to the Deutsche Bank Championship. It was there that Hiroshi Iwata suggested a drill for his putting, which has held Matsuyama back.Iwata introduced him to the Pelz Putting Tutor, a small metal plate with two tiny steel balls at the end that are set apart just over the width of a golf ball. It is designed to help players line up putts and with their stroke.Iwatas drill is to make 10 short putts in a row with a conventional grip, using only the left hand and only the right hand.Perhaps it helped this week that Matsuyamas caddie, Daisuke Shindo, wanted the week off. So he borrowed Iwatas caddie, Mei Inui. Not only does she know the drill, she managed to keep Matsuyama calm when his lead was slipping away.When things get tough, I sometimes put my head down and become quiet, he said. But Mei was always positive throughout, even the back nine, and was giving me good vibes, which really helped coming in.Matsuyama, who now lives primarily in Orlando, Florida, is headed home for Japan to spend time with his family. Hes worked hard. Hes won plenty. He could probably use a break, but it wont be for long. He wants to keep this going into the new year, which starts Jan. 5 in Hawaii. And hes already thinking about the Masters.I think hell be a major champion within the next couple of years, personally, Jordan Spieth said. Its awesome to see him tearing it up here.Fake Football Jerseys . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. Fake MLB Jerseys . 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Follow all the latest in our live blog, with Jose Mourinho set to replace Van Gaal at Man Utd... Sky sources believe the Dutchman was informed on Sunday night he would no longer be in charge of the club - the club are yet to comment but a statement is expected on Monday evening.It is thought this could coincide with the closing of the New York Stock Exchange at 9pm BST - Uniteds share price has risen 2% today.We understand United are now due to speak to Jose Mourinhos representatives about replacing Van Gaal on Tuesday. Sky Sports News HQs James Cooper with the latest news on Louis Van Gaals departure - and the likely appointment of Jose Mourinho as his successor. The former Chelsea boss - out of work since leaving Stamford Bridge before Christmas - spent Monday in London, and was seen leaving his home with long-time assistant Rui Faria.As he returned for the second time - without Faria - he told reporters, cameramen and photographers waiting outside: Go home, go home, go home because I dont leave the house today. Its better to go home.Van Gaal arrived at Carrington at 8.45am and he was joined there an hour later by employment lawyer Paul Gilroy QC. Take a look back at Van Gaals best quotes and most bizarre moments Ryan Giggs - whose own future is unclear after 29 years with United as a player and coach - left about 30 minutes after Gilroy arrived.ddddddddddddGilroy also negotiated David Moyes severance package when he was dismissed two years ago and he left again at around 3.30pm.Although he waved to reporters waiting outside, he was driven away without making any comment.Van Gaals imminent exit has been widely expected despite him leading the club to the FA Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 final win over Crystal Palace. The future of Ryan Giggs (right) has still to be determined as United prepare to make a statement at 1pm on Monday Van Gaal has been in charge at Old Trafford since replacing Moyes and the weekend success at Wembley gave them their first trophy since Sir Alex Fergusons reign ended in 2013. United failed to qualify for the Champions League this season, with a 3-2 loss to West Ham at Upton Park playing a part in keeping them out of the top four His win rate is the third best of all of Uniteds permanent managers at 51 per cent but this season has seen him attract criticism for his teams style of play.United scored an average of just 1.29 goals per Premier League match, having always been over 1.5 goals per game each season since the inception of the revamped top flight in 1992.At one point, the team went eight games without winning and recorded just three victories in 15 matches at the end of 2015.Form in the second half of the campaign was better and it led to the cup win but a fifth-place finish in the Premier League and failure to qualify for the Champions League has cost Van Gaal.Also See:Van Gaal leaves United LIVE!LVGs reign in quotesHow Jose rumours intensifiedCarras Mourinho verdict ' ' '