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Collin Morikawa (born February 6, 1997) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He began his PGA Tour career with 22 consecutive made cuts, second only to Tiger Woods' 25-cut streak.[3] Morikawa has seven PGA Tour wins – including two major championships, the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship, winning both in his debut. In May 2018, Morikawa spent three weeks as the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.[4][5] He also became the first American to win the Race to Dubai on the European Tour.

Key Information

Amateur career

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Morikawa played collegiate golf at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2015 to 2019, winning five times, including the 2019 Pac-12 Conference Championship.[6][7] Aside from his collegiate wins, he won the Western Junior, Trans-Mississippi Amateur, Sunnehanna Amateur and the Northeast Amateur.[8] He played on the winning Arnold Palmer Cup team in 2017 and 2018, the winning Walker Cup team in 2017 and the Eisenhower Trophy team in 2018 that finished second by one stroke.[8] In May 2018, he spent three weeks as the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.[4][5]

Professional career

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2019

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Morikawa made his debut as a professional at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open, where he tied for 14th place. On July 7, Morikawa tied for second at the 3M Open. On July 14, he tied for 4th at John Deere Classic. With that finish, Morikawa secured PGA Tour membership for the 2019–20 season.[9] Morikawa then won his first PGA Tour event two weeks later, at the Barracuda Championship – beating Troy Merritt by three points.[10]

2020

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On June 14, Morikawa tied for the lead of the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge after 72 holes. This was the first PGA Tour tournament played after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Morikawa missed a short par putt on the first playoff hole to lose to Daniel Berger.[11]

On June 26, Morikawa missed his first cut on the PGA Tour at the Travelers Championship, ending a streak of 22 consecutive made cuts, the second-longest streak to start a professional career to the 25 made by Tiger Woods.[3]

On July 12, Morikawa beat Justin Thomas in a playoff to win his second PGA Tour title at the Workday Charity Open. The win was the first non-alternate PGA Tour victory for him.[12] Morikawa rallied from a three-shot deficit with three holes remaining, and made a 25-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to stay alive, before winning with a par on the third playoff hole.

On August 9, Morikawa won the 2020 PGA Championship to win a major in only his second major championship start.[13] His final round of 64 tied the lowest final round score shot by a PGA Champion, matching Steve Elkington in the 1995 PGA Championship.[14] With his win, Morikawa was the third youngest golfer to win the PGA Championship when he won the event at age 23.[15] Morikawa was also the fourth golfer to win the PGA Championship before turning 24 years old.[14]

2021

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On February 28, Morikawa won the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. Morikawa won by three strokes over Billy Horschel, Viktor Hovland and Brooks Koepka.[16]

On July 18, Morikawa won the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club in Kent, England. Morikawa won by two strokes over Jordan Spieth. He became the first player since Bobby Jones in 1926 to win two majors in eight or fewer starts.[17] He also became the first player to win two different majors in his debut appearance.[18]

In August, Morikawa finished in a tie for 3rd place at the Olympic Games. He lost in a 7-man playoff for the bronze medal.[19]

In September, Morikawa played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9 and Morikawa went 3–0–1 including a tie in his Sunday singles match against Viktor Hovland.

In November, he won the European Tour's season ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. He also became the first American to win the Race to Dubai.[20]

Collin Morikawa at the 2025 Travelers Championship

2022

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In February, Morikawa shot a final-round 65 at the Genesis Invitational to finish tied-second; two shots behind Joaquín Niemann.[21]

2023

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At the Sentry Tournament of Champions in January, Morikawa held a six shot lead after 54 holes. He played the first 67 holes of the tournament without a bogey, but then made three consecutively and ultimately finished second; two strokes behind Jon Rahm. This tied Morikawa for the PGA Tour record for largest 54-hole lead squandered.[22]

In February, he finished solo third at the Farmers Insurance Open, three shots behind Max Homa.[23]

In July, Morikawa tied for the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic after 72 holes, shooting a bogey-free 8-under 64. He lost to a birdie from Rickie Fowler on the first playoff hole, finishing tied-second with Adam Hadwin.[24]

In October, Morikawa won the Zozo Championship, ending a 27-month winless drought on the PGA Tour.[25]

Personal life

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The son of Debbie and Blaine Morikawa, Morikawa was born in Los Angeles, California,[26] and is of Chinese-Japanese descent. He graduated from La Cañada High School in La Cañada Flintridge, California, in Los Angeles County. Morikawa graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2019 with a degree in business administration.[1]

In December 2021, Morikawa got engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Katherine Zhu.[27] They were married on November 26, 2022.[28]

Amateur wins

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Source:[8]

Professional wins (8)

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PGA Tour wins (7)

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Legend
Major championships (2)
World Golf Championships (1)
Signature events (1)
Other PGA Tour (3)
No. Date Tournament Winning score To par Margin of
victory		 Runner(s)-up
1 Jul 28, 2019 Barracuda Championship 47 pts (13-7-13-14=47) 3 points United States Troy Merritt
2 Jul 12, 2020 Workday Charity Open 65-66-72-66=269 −19 Playoff United States Justin Thomas
3 Aug 9, 2020 PGA Championship 69-69-65-64=267 −13 2 strokes England Paul Casey, United States Dustin Johnson
4 Feb 28, 2021 WGC-Workday Championship 70-64-67-69=270 −18 3 strokes United States Billy Horschel, Norway Viktor Hovland,
United States Brooks Koepka
5 Jul 18, 2021 The Open Championship 67-64-68-66=265 −15 2 strokes United States Jordan Spieth
6 Oct 22, 2023 Zozo Championship1 64-73-66-63=266 −14 6 strokes United States Eric Cole, United States Beau Hossler
7 Feb 15, 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 69-68-62-67=266 −22 1 stroke Australia Min Woo Lee, Austria Sepp Straka

1Co-sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour, but unofficial event on that tour.

PGA Tour playoff record (1–3)

No. Year Tournament Opponent(s) Result
1 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge United States Daniel Berger Lost to par on first extra hole
2 2020 Workday Charity Open United States Justin Thomas Won with par on third extra hole
3 2021 Memorial Tournament United States Patrick Cantlay Lost to par on first extra hole
4 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic United States Rickie Fowler, Canada Adam Hadwin Fowler won with birdie on first extra hole

European Tour wins (4)

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Legend
Major championships (2)
World Golf Championships (1)
Tour Championships (1)
Rolex Series (1)[a]
Other European Tour (0)
No. Date Tournament Winning score To par Margin of
victory		 Runner(s)-up
1 Aug 9, 2020 PGA Championship 69-69-65-64=267 −13 2 strokes England Paul Casey, United States Dustin Johnson
2 Feb 28, 2021 WGC-Workday Championship 70-64-67-69=270 −18 3 strokes United States Billy Horschel, Norway Viktor Hovland,
United States Brooks Koepka
3 Jul 18, 2021 The Open Championship 67-64-68-66=265 −15 2 strokes United States Jordan Spieth
4 Nov 21, 2021 DP World Tour Championship, Dubai 68-68-69-66=271 −17 3 strokes Sweden Alexander Björk, England Matt Fitzpatrick

Playoff record

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Web.com Tour playoff record (0–1)

No. Year Tournament Opponents Result
1 2016 Air Capital Classic
(as an amateur) 		United States Ollie Schniederjans, United States J. J. Spaun Schniederjans won with birdie on second extra hole

Major championships

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Wins (2)

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Year Championship 54 holes Winning score Margin Runner(s)-up
2020 PGA Championship 2 shot deficit −13 (69-69-65-64=267) 2 strokes England Paul Casey, United States Dustin Johnson
2021 The Open Championship 1 shot deficit −15 (67-64-68-66=265) 2 strokes United States Jordan Spieth

Results timeline

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Results not in chronological order in 2020.

Tournament 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Masters Tournament T44 T18 5 T10 T3 T14
PGA Championship 1 T8 T55 T26 T4 T50
U.S. Open T35 CUT T4 T5 T14 T14 T23
The Open Championship NT 1 CUT CUT T16 CUT
  Win
  Top 10
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

Summary

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Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts made
Masters Tournament 0 0 1 2 3 5 6 6
PGA Championship 1 0 0 2 3 3 6 6
U.S. Open 0 0 0 2 2 5 7 6
The Open Championship 1 0 0 1 1 2 5 2
Totals 2 0 1 7 9 15 24 20
  • Most consecutive cuts made – 8 (2020 Masters – 2022 U.S. Open)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (2021 PGA – 2022 Masters)

Results in The Players Championship

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Tournament 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
The Players Championship T41 CUT T13 T45 T10
  Top 10

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

World Golf Championships

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Wins (1)

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Year Championship 54 holes Winning score Margin Runners-up
2021 WGC-Workday Championship 2 shot lead −18 (70-64-67-69=270) 3 strokes United States Billy Horschel, Norway Viktor Hovland,
United States Brooks Koepka

Results timeline

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Tournament 2020 2021 2022 2023
Championship T42 1
Match Play NT1 T56 R16 T28
Invitational T20 T26
Champions NT1 NT1 NT1

1Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

  Win
  Top 10
  Did not play

QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
NT = No tournament
"T" = Tied
Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022. The Champions was discontinued from 2023.

U.S. national team appearances

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Amateur

Professional

Notes

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References

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Collin Morikawa (born February 6, 1997) is an American professional golfer who competes on the , renowned for his precision iron play and ball-striking accuracy. He has secured six PGA Tour victories, including two major championships: the , won in his second major appearance, and the , claimed on his debut at the event. Of Japanese and Chinese descent, with a Japanese-American father and Chinese-American mother, Morikawa turned professional in 2019 after a standout amateur career and has since established himself as one of the tour's top performers, currently ranked 10th in the as of November 2025. Born in , , to Blaine and Debbie Morikawa, he grew up in La Cañada Flintridge and began playing at age 5, quickly developing into a junior standout. Morikawa attended the , where he majored in and graduated in 2019; during his college tenure, he won the individual championship in both 2018 and 2019, becoming the first Cal Bear to achieve the feat twice, and earned Pac-12 Golfer of the Year honors three times. His amateur success included low-amateur honors at the 2019 U.S. Open, setting the stage for his professional transition. Morikawa's professional career launched with a victory at the 2019 Barracuda Championship, followed by a meteoric rise highlighted by his 2020 Workday Charity Open win and the at , where he finished at 13-under par without a bogey in the final round. In 2021, he added the WGC-Workday Championship and at Royal St. George's, where he shot a bogey-free 66 in the final round to win by two strokes, also becoming the first American to win the European Tour's Race to Dubai that year via the . His sixth win came at the 2023 Zozo Championship. Morikawa has represented the U.S. in three Ryder Cups (2021, 2023, 2025), contributing to a 4-3-1 record, and in two victorious teams (2022, 2024). In the 2025 season, Morikawa recorded no wins but achieved four top-10 finishes, including two runner-up results, and qualified for his sixth consecutive appearance, finishing tied for 19th in the standings. Off the course, he married college acquaintance Katherine Zhu, a former golfer, in November 2022; the couple resides in and has no children as of 2025. Morikawa also co-owns the Golf Club in the TGL simulator league, debuting in 2025.

Early life and amateur career

Early life and family background

Collin Morikawa was born on February 6, 1997, in , , and grew up in the suburb of La Cañada Flintridge. His parents, Blaine and Debbie Morikawa, own and operate a commercial laundry business near , providing linens and services to various clients. Blaine, of Japanese descent with family roots tracing back to —where his grandparents were born and once ran a restaurant in —instilled a connection to his heritage through family visits to the islands. Debbie's side of the family is of Chinese descent, and Morikawa has expressed pride in his mixed Asian-American background, noting, "My dad is a Japanese-American from , and my mom is a Chinese-American from ." He has one younger sibling, brother Garrett, who pursued soccer rather than and graduated from the , with a B.S. in . Morikawa's introduction to golf came early, influenced by his parents who took up the sport around the time of his birth but never became highly skilled players themselves. At age 5, they enrolled him in a junior camp at Scholl Canyon Golf Course in , convincing organizers to allow the underage participant despite eligibility rules. This marked the beginning of his passion for the game, which he honed at public courses throughout , emphasizing course management and mental strategy from a young age under the guidance of coach Rick Sessinghaus starting at age 8. His family's supportive yet non-pressuring environment, combined with their emphasis on education— being a alumna—shaped his disciplined approach to both academics and athletics.

College career

Morikawa attended the , where he majored in business administration at the and played on the men's team from 2015 to 2019. He graduated with a in May 2019, balancing rigorous academics with a standout athletic career that saw him become one of the program's most decorated players. As a in 2015–16, Morikawa posted a 71.10 stroke average and recorded 10 top-20 finishes, including a tie for 10th at the NCAA Championships, matching the best finish by a Cal freshman in the event. He earned third-team honors that season, helping establish himself as a key contributor to the Bears. In his sophomore year (2016–17), Morikawa secured his first collegiate victory at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational, shooting 13-under-par to come from behind. He achieved a program-record 69.94 stroke average, the second-best nationally, and earned first-team and All-Nicklaus Team honors while finishing as a semifinalist for the and Awards. Morikawa's junior season (2017–18) marked his emergence as a national star, with a 68.68 stroke average and wins at the Querencia Cabo Collegiate (where he set a Cal 54-hole record at 16-under 197) and co-medalist honors at the Desert Intercollegiate. He also was named Golfweek National Player of the Year, first-team , and All-Nicklaus Team member. During his senior year (2018–19), Morikawa won The Farms Invitational with a 13-under 203 and the Pac-12 Championship with a 12-under 272, earning Pac-12 Golfer of the Year honors and becoming the first to achieve four selections (first-team that year). He tied for sixth at the NCAA Championships and finished with a career 69.78 stroke average, Cal's all-time best, along with 35 top-10 finishes in 149 rounds. Morikawa was also named a Golf Coaches Association of America Scholar.

Amateur achievements and wins

Morikawa's amateur golf career began with notable success in junior competitions. In 2013, as a high school senior, he won the Western Junior Championship by five strokes, posting a tournament-record 13-under-par 271 at the . He was named an AJGA All-American in both 2013 and 2014, recognizing his standout performances among top junior golfers. Entering college at the , Morikawa continued his ascent. As a freshman in 2015, he co-won the Trans-Mississippi Amateur, tying for first at 4-under-par at Flint Hills National Golf Club. In 2016, he claimed victory at the Sunnehanna Amateur, closing with a final-round 62 to win by three strokes at the historic event in . The following year, 2017, he captured the Northeast Amateur, finishing at 11-under-par with rounds of 64-65-66-70 at Wannamoisett Country Club, marking his seventh major amateur or collegiate win at the time. These triumphs elevated him to AmateurGolf.com Player of the Year honors in 2016 and 2017. By 2018, Morikawa reached the No. 1 spot in the , holding it for three weeks, and also peaked at No. 2 in the Scratch Players World Amateur Rankings. During his collegiate tenure from 2015 to 2019, Morikawa amassed five individual tournament victories while competing for the . His first college win came in the 2016-17 season at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational. In 2017-18, he prevailed at the Querencia Cabo Collegiate and the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate. His senior year in 2018-19 featured triumphs at The Farms Invitational and the Pac-12 Championships, where he shot a final-round 64 to finish at 12-under-par and earn individual medalist honors. Morikawa's college statistics included a program-record 69.78 stroke average over 48 events, with 35 top-10 finishes, and he was Cal's top finisher in 32 tournaments. He earned Pac-12 Freshman of the Year in 2016, Golfweek National Men's Player of the Year in 2017-18, and Pac-12 Golfer of the Year in 2018-19, along with four PING All-America selections and two All-Nicklaus Team honors. In NCAA Championships, Morikawa tied for 10th in 2016 and tied for sixth in 2019, contributing to Cal's team qualification in multiple years. He represented the in international amateur competitions, going 4-0 in the 2017 to help secure a victory, posting a 3-1 record in the 2018 (after 2-2 in 2017), and tying for eighth with the U.S. team at the 2018 World Amateur Team Championships. Morikawa was a three-time team MVP for Cal and played a pivotal role in elevating the program's standing during his career.

Professional career

2019–2020: Professional debut and first major

Morikawa turned professional in June 2019 shortly after completing his college career at the . He made his debut at the in early July, finishing tied for second place, which marked a strong start to his professional journey. This performance earned him entry into subsequent events, including the , where he tied for fourth. In just his fourth start, Morikawa secured his first victory at the Barracuda Championship later that month, birdieing four of his final five holes to finish at +47 under the Modified scoring system, defeating by two points. This win, in his sixth professional appearance overall, granted him full membership for the 2019–20 season. He followed with a tied for 31st at the before competing in several fall events, including a 10th-place finish at the Safeway Open. The 2019–20 PGA Tour season was disrupted by the , leading to a suspension from March to June 2020. Morikawa resumed play strongly, posting a tied for ninth at the and a runner-up finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he lost in a playoff to Daniel Berger. In July, he captured his second PGA Tour title at the inaugural Workday Charity Open at Golf Club, defeating in a sudden-death playoff after trailing by three shots entering the final holes; his final-round 66 included birdies on the 72nd and playoff holes. This victory propelled him into contention for majors, and just a month later, Morikawa made his major debut at the at . At the 2020 PGA Championship, Morikawa led wire-to-wire after an opening 66 and closed with a bogey-free 6-under 64—the lowest final-round score by a PGA champion in 25 years—to win by two strokes over and , finishing at 13-under par. His performance featured precise iron play, including a notable 7-iron to within inches for eagle on the par-4 16th hole in the final round, and he became the youngest winner of the event since in 2012, as well as the first to win in his debut appearance since 1970. These achievements in his debut professional season established Morikawa as a rising star, ranking him 12th in the by season's end.

2021: Breakthrough with multiple victories

Morikawa began the 2021 season strongly by winning the World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession Golf Club in February. He finished at 18-under-par 270, securing a three-stroke victory over Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland, and Billy Horschel with a final-round 69. This triumph, his first in a World Golf Championships event, highlighted his precision iron play and elevated him to fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking. Following a period of consistent top-10 finishes, including a runner-up at the Memorial Tournament where he lost in a playoff to Patrick Cantlay, Morikawa achieved his second major victory at The Open Championship in July at Royal St George's. He posted a tournament-record 15-under-par 265, winning by two strokes over Jordan Spieth with a final-round 66 that featured birdies on five of his last eight holes. This win made him the first player since 1953 to claim his first two majors in consecutive years, underscoring his adaptability to links golf. Morikawa capped his breakthrough year in November by winning the in , overcoming a three-shot deficit with a final-round 66 to finish three strokes ahead of the field. This victory not only marked his first Series title but also clinched the Race to Dubai crown, making him the first American to top the European Tour's season-long points list. Overall, his three wins propelled him to fifth in the final standings and solidified his status as one of golf's rising stars.

2022–2023: Consistent contention

Entering 2022, Morikawa continued his strong play on the , securing a runner-up finish at the Genesis Invitational in February with a final-round 65, finishing two strokes behind winner . He followed with a fifth-place tie at the in April, carding a 284 total despite challenging conditions at Augusta National. At the U.S. Open in June, he again placed fifth at , demonstrating precision in approach play amid firm greens. However, his major season ended with a missed cut at in July and a tied-55th at the in May. In the fall of 2022, Morikawa finished seventh at the in December, rounding out a season with five top-10 finishes overall. Representing the U.S. team, Morikawa went 3-0-0 at the in September, contributing to a 17.5-12.5 victory over the International squad at Charlotte's . The 2023 season began promisingly for Morikawa, with a runner-up finish at The Sentry in January, one stroke behind after leading by six entering the final round. He placed third at the later that month and sixth at the Genesis Invitational in February, maintaining momentum with consistent ball-striking. In the majors, he tied for 10th at the Masters in , but faded to tied-26th at the in May and tied-14th at the U.S. Open in June, before missing the cut at in July. Mid-season highlights included a tied-fifth at the in June, where his iron play kept him in contention. Morikawa's late 2023 surge featured a runner-up at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in July, losing in a playoff to , and a sixth-place finish at the in August. He then won the Zozo Championship in October by six strokes with a final-round 63 to post 14-under, marking his sixth PGA Tour victory and first since 2021. At the in September, Morikawa posted a 3-1-1 record for the victorious U.S. team at Golf Club in , solidifying his status as a reliable performer in team events. Throughout the period, Morikawa ranked among the Tour's leaders in strokes gained: approach, underscoring his consistent contention without a major title.

2024–2025: Near misses and strong performances

Entering 2024, Morikawa demonstrated consistent contention in signature events and majors, highlighted by a tied for third finish at the where he held a share of the lead after the opening round before fading slightly on Sunday. He followed with a strong tied for fourth at the at , posting a final-round 66 to climb the leaderboard amid challenging conditions. Later in the season, Morikawa mounted a fierce challenge at the presented by Workday, finishing runner-up to by three strokes after carding a 68-74-68-71 total of 7-under par, marking his closest call to a victory since the . He capped the year with another near miss, placing second at the by four strokes behind Scheffler, finishing at 26-under par and securing a career-best No. 2 ranking in the FedExCup standings. The 2025 season began with renewed promise but continued the theme of heartbreak, as Morikawa shot a tournament-record-tying 32-under par at The Sentry, only to finish one stroke behind winner in his bid for a third victory. Building momentum, he led much of the presented by Mastercard after a third-round 67, but a final-round bogey on the 16th allowed to chip in for eagle and claim a one-stroke victory, extending Morikawa's winless drought to over 18 months. Despite these setbacks, Morikawa posted solid results elsewhere, including a tied for 10th at and a tied for 14th at the Masters, while maintaining top-10 form in strokes gained: approach and around-the-green categories throughout the year. Midway through 2025, Morikawa encountered inconsistencies, missing cuts at the Genesis Scottish Open and . However, he rebounded with a top-20 finish at the , tied for 23rd at the U.S. Open, and a tied for eighth at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, underscoring his resilience and positioning him as a perennial contender entering the Playoffs, where he finished tied for 19th at the TOUR Championship. Overall, the period featured four runner-up finishes across both seasons without a win, yet Morikawa ranked among the PGA Tour's elite in ball-striking metrics, signaling strong underlying performance amid the frustrations.

Major championships

Wins (2)

Morikawa secured his first major championship victory at the held at in , . In his debut appearance in the event, the 23-year-old carded rounds of 69, 69, 65, and a final-round 64 to finish at 13-under-par 267, winning by two strokes over and . His closing 64 marked the lowest final-round score by a PGA champion in 25 years, highlighted by a pivotal 25-foot birdie putt on the par-5 16th hole that propelled him into the lead amid a tightly contested back nine where seven players were tied at one point. This triumph made him the first player from the , to win a major and elevated him to No. 5 in the . Less than a year later, Morikawa claimed his second major at the at in Sandwich, , again in his debut at the venue. He posted scores of 67, 68, 70, and a final-round 66 to reach 15-under-par 265, edging out by two strokes. Morikawa's elite iron play shone throughout, gaining over 12 strokes on approach shots for the week, while his Sunday 66 featured birdies on four of the first seven holes to build an insurmountable lead on the links course. This victory, worth $2.07 million from the $11.5 million purse, was the first in history in debut appearances at two different majors and temporarily placed him at the top of the money standings.

Results timeline

Morikawa turned professional in 2019 and made his major debut as an at the 2019 U.S. Open, finishing tied for 35th. Since joining the full-time, he has competed in 24 major championships through 2025, securing two victories and eight additional top-10 finishes. His results demonstrate consistent contention, particularly at the Masters and , where he has multiple top-5 placements. The timeline below details his finishing positions in each major, with "CUT" indicating a missed cut and no entry for the 2020 , which was cancelled due to the .
YearMasters TournamentPGA ChampionshipU.S. Open
2019Did not playDid not playT35Did not play
2020T441 (win)CUTCancelled
2021T18T8T41 (win)
20225T55T5CUT
2023T10T26T14CUT
2024T3T4T14T16
2025T14T50T23CUT
Morikawa's breakthrough came early, winning the in his second major appearance with a final-round 6-under 64 to finish at 13-under par overall. He repeated the feat at the , his debut there, closing with a 66 to win by two strokes at 15-under par. Subsequent years have seen strong showings, including a solo fifth at the 2022 Masters and a tie for third in 2024, though he has struggled more at The Open with three missed cuts in five starts. In 2025, his season included a tie for 14th at the Masters but ended with a missed cut at The Open.

Summary

Collin Morikawa has emerged as a prominent figure in major championship golf, securing two victories early in his professional career that highlighted his precision and composure under pressure. His first major triumph came at the at , where he won by two strokes over and , closing with rounds of 65 and 64 for a final 36-hole score of 129—the lowest in history. This debut victory at age 23 marked him as a rising star, achieved just months after turning professional. Morikawa followed this with a second major win at the at Royal St. George's, defeating by two strokes after a bogey-free final-round 66, becoming the first player in history to win two different majors in his debut appearance at each event. Beyond these landmark wins, Morikawa's major record reflects consistent contention, with eight top-10 finishes across 24 starts as of late 2025, underscoring his ball-striking accuracy and ability to perform on demanding courses. Notable near-misses include a fifth-place finish at the 2022 Masters, tied for fourth at the 2024 , and a tie for third at the 2024 Masters, where he led after 54 holes before fading slightly. His approach play has been particularly strong, ranking among the elite in strokes gained on approach during majors, contributing to his reputation as a methodical competitor. In 2025, Morikawa maintained solid form early with a T14 at the Masters but encountered challenges later, finishing T50 at the , T23 at the U.S. Open, and missing the cut at The Open—his third missed cut in four Open appearances. Despite the lack of a third major title, these results kept him in the upper echelon of major performers, with career earnings from majors exceeding $10 million and a ongoing pursuit of further accolades.

Other tournament results

The Players Championship

Morikawa made his debut in in 2020, shooting a 68 to tie for 7th after the first round before the tournament was canceled due to the . He has competed in the event annually since 2021. His appearances at have showcased a mix of strong contention and inconsistency, with his best full finish coming in 2023. Over six appearances, he has recorded three top-15 finishes (including the partial 2020 result), reflecting his precision-based game on the demanding Stadium Course, though he has yet to challenge for the title. In 2021, his first full tournament, Morikawa finished tied for 41st at 2-under par (71-73-76-66), a solid but unremarkable showing as he adjusted to the field's depth following his major . The following year, in 2022, he struggled with accuracy and missed the cut after opening rounds of 75 and 73, totaling 4-over par amid windy conditions that affected many top players. Morikawa rebounded in 2023 with a tied for 13th finish at 7-under par (65-73-72-71), highlighted by an opening-round 65 that featured seven birdies and positioned him near the lead early, though a third-round 72 tempered his momentum. His second-round 73 in that event included a notable recovery from early bogeys, underscoring his short-game resilience. In 2024, Morikawa posted a tied for 45th finish at 4-under par, with steady but unspectacular rounds that kept him in the middle of the pack on a course where his iron play typically excels. He peaked again in 2025, tying for 10th at 7-under par (70-65-77-69), where a second-round 65 vaulted him up the leaderboard and demonstrated his putting gains, though a third-round 77 due to water hazards on the back nine prevented a higher placement. This performance earned him significant points and highlighted his ongoing contention in signature events.
YearFinishScore to ParTotal ScoreEarnings
2020T7 (1)-468$52,083
2021T41-2286$51,810
2022MC+4148$0
2023T13-7281$447,917
2024T45-4284$98,200
2025T10-7281$656,250

World Golf Championships

Morikawa made his debut in 2020 at the Mexico Championship, where he finished tied for 42nd at 1-under par after rounds of 72-70-72-69. Later that year, at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, he posted a tied for 20th finish at 6-under par (70-71-67-66), earning $106,200 in . These early appearances marked his entry into the invitational series, showcasing his emerging consistency against top global competition. In 2021, Morikawa achieved his breakthrough in the series by winning the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession Golf Club in . Entering as the defending winner and world No. 4, he carded rounds of 70-64-67-69 to finish at 18-under par 270, three strokes ahead of , , and . This victory, his first in a WGC event, was highlighted by a second-round 64 that propelled him into contention, and it elevated him to world No. 2 in the . The win also made him the first player since in 2000 to capture a major and a WGC title in the same calendar year. Later that season, at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, he tied for 26th at 5-under par (67-71-68-69), securing $89,000. Morikawa's WGC-Dell Technologies results reflected a mix of group-stage advancement and early exits. In , seeded fourth, he finished tied for 56th after failing to advance from his group, posting a 1-3-1 record in pool play. The following year, he improved to reach the round of 16, defeating 1-up in the group finale to advance before losing 7-and-6 to in the knockout stage. In the 2023 edition, his final WGC appearance, Morikawa tied for 28th after a group-stage elimination, with notable wins including a 2-and-1 victory over Victor Perez but an overall 2-2-1 record. The discontinuation of the WGC series after 2023 concluded his participation in these high-profile events.
YearTournamentFinishScore/ResultEarnings
2020WGC-Mexico ChampionshipT42-1 (283)$42,120
2020WGC-FedEx St. Jude InvitationalT20-6 (274)$106,200
2021WGC-Workday Championship1-18 (270)$1,820,000
2021WGC-FedEx St. Jude InvitationalT26-5 (275)$89,000
2021WGC-Dell Technologies Match PlayT561-3-1 (group stage)$50,000
2022WGC-Dell Technologies Match PlayRound of 162-1-1 (group), lost 7&6 to Ancer$131,000
2023WGC-Dell Technologies Match PlayT282-2-1 (group stage)$166,000

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (6)

Morikawa turned professional in 2019 and secured his first victory at the 2019 Championship, where he won by three points using the Modified scoring system, marking his breakthrough as a . In 2020, he claimed two titles, starting with the Workday Charity Open in July, defeating in a playoff after both finished at 19-under par. Later that August, Morikawa won his first major at the held at , posting a final-round 64 to finish at 13-under, two strokes ahead of and . His 2021 season included two more victories. In February, he captured the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession, rallying from four strokes back to win by three over at 18-under. In July, Morikawa added his second major by winning at Royal St George's, closing with a 66 for a two-stroke victory over at 15-under, becoming the first American to win the since 2013. Morikawa's sixth PGA Tour win came in October 2023 at the Zozo Championship in , where he shot a final-round 63 to win by six strokes at 14-under, solidifying his status as a consistent performer on the tour.
No.DateTournamentWinning ScoreTo ParMargin
1Jul 28, 2019Barracuda Championship47 pts–3 points
2Jul 12, 2020Workday Charity Open269−19Playoff
3Aug 9, 2020267−132 strokes
4Feb 28, 2021WGC-Workday Championship270−183 strokes
5Jul 18, 2021265−152 strokes
6Oct 22, 2023Zozo Championship266−146 strokes

European Tour wins (4)

Morikawa's victories on the European Tour, now known as the DP World Tour, include two major championships and two other high-profile events, all co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour. These wins highlight his rapid ascent and precision-based game, contributing to his status as the first American to top the European Tour's Race to Dubai standings in 2021. His first European Tour title came at the 2020 U.S. PGA Championship held at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California. Morikawa, in his major debut, carded rounds of 66-69-68-64 for a tournament-record 13-under-par total of 267, winning by two strokes over Paul Casey and Dustin Johnson. This performance set a strong 36-hole score to par (9-under) and underscored his ball-striking prowess, as he led the field in strokes gained: approach the green. In February 2021, Morikawa captured the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession Golf Club in . He posted scores of 69-67-68-66 to finish at 18-under-par 270, edging out by three strokes. This victory made him one of the youngest players to win both and a World Golf Championship event and the first American to claim the title since 2010, further solidifying his elite iron play with top rankings in greens in regulation. Morikawa's second major and third European Tour win occurred at the 149th at in Sandwich, , in July 2021. He navigated challenging conditions with rounds of 69-68-70-66, totaling 15-under-par 265 to win by two shots over . Becoming the first player to win two majors in his debut appearances, Morikawa ranked first in the field for strokes gained: total, demonstrating adaptability to wind and firm turf. Capping a historic 2021 season, Morikawa won the at Jumeirah Golf Estates in , UAE, in November. Trailing by three entering the final round, he fired a 6-under-par 66 to finish at 17-under-par 271, three strokes ahead of . This triumph secured the Race to Dubai crown with 5,856 points, making him the first American to finish No. 1 on the European Tour money list and earning him Honorary Life Membership.

Team appearances

Amateur teams

Morikawa played college golf for the University of California, Berkeley men's golf team (Cal Bears) from 2016 to 2019, where he became a pivotal member during his tenure. As a freshman in 2016, he contributed to the team's qualification for the NCAA Championships, helping secure a 10th-place finish in the Stanford Regional. In his sophomore year (2017), Morikawa's strong play, including an individual win at the John A. Burns Intercollegiate, aided the Bears in reaching the NCAA regionals again. By his junior season (2018), he led the team to a runner-up finish at the Pac-12 Championship and advanced to the NCAA Championships, where Cal placed 13th nationally. As a senior in 2019, despite turning professional mid-season, his early contributions helped the Bears achieve a top-10 national ranking before the NCAA postseason. Overall, Morikawa earned All-America honors four times and was named Pac-12 Golfer of the Year once, in 2019, underscoring his role in elevating the program's competitiveness. On the international amateur stage, Morikawa represented Team USA in several prestigious team competitions. In 2017, he competed in the at , where the U.S. team defeated 33.5–18.5, with Morikawa going 2–1–1 in matches. He returned for the 2018 in , contributing to another U.S. victory (33–27) with a 2–2–0 record. That same year, Morikawa anchored the U.S. squad at the (World Amateur Team Championship) in , helping secure a finish behind in a field of 72 nations; the team posted a cumulative score of 542, with Morikawa tying for 8th individually at 275 (−13). Earlier in 2017, he participated in the Walker Cup at , where Team USA dominated and 19–7; Morikawa went undefeated at 4–0–0, including a record-setting 8&7 win alongside . These appearances highlighted his prowess in team formats, where his precision and consistency bolstered U.S. successes across collegiate and international levels.

Professional teams

Collin Morikawa has represented the in major international professional team competitions, including the and , where he has contributed to multiple victories. His debut in these events came shortly after turning professional in , showcasing his precision and consistency in team formats. In the , Morikawa made his first appearance in 2021 at , where the U.S. team defeated 19-9. Paired with in and four-ball matches, he remained undefeated in his debut with a 3-0-1 record, including a crucial half-point in singles against that clinched the overall victory. He returned for the 2023 event at Marco Simone Golf Club in , where the U.S. lost 16.5-11.5, and again in 2025 at Bethpage Black, contributing 0.5 points in three matches. Across his three appearances, Morikawa has a career record of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie, earning 4.5 points for Team USA. Morikawa also competed in the Presidents Cup for the U.S. team in 2022 at , helping secure a 17.5-12.5 win over the International team with a 2-1-0 record in his matches. He participated again in 2024 at , where the U.S. prevailed 18.5-11.5, and he posted a strong 4-1-0 record, tying for the most points among American players. These performances highlight his reliability in alternate-shot and best-ball formats against top global competition. Beyond national team events, Morikawa joined the inaugural TGL season in 2025 as a member of the Golf Club, a simulator-based team league co-founded by . Teamed with and , the group defeated Woods' Jupiter Links Golf Club in a January 2025 match, with Morikawa contributing key shots in the high-tech, team-oriented format that emphasizes strategy and power.

Personal life

Family and marriage

In his personal life, Morikawa married Katherine Zhu, a former collegiate golfer and financial analyst, on November 26, 2022, at the in following a two-year engagement. The couple met in 2017 through mutual friends while Morikawa attended the , and Zhu studied at , where she played on the women's golf team; they began dating shortly after and have supported each other's careers, with Zhu often attending Morikawa's tournaments. As of 2025, the couple resides in , , and has no children.

Philanthropy and interests

Morikawa has been actively involved in , particularly initiatives supporting youth access to and disaster relief efforts. Through a with U.S. Bank, he participates in the Birdie Challenge, under which the bank donates five Youth on Course memberships—providing subsidized rounds of for children—for every birdie he records during the season; this program has introduced thousands of young players to the sport since its inception. Through his with , $100,000 was donated to the Maggie Hathaway in , a public facility that offers affordable opportunities to underserved communities. He has also committed significant pledges tied to his on-course performance to aid wildfire victims and children's health organizations. For the 2023 Maui wildfires, Morikawa donated $1,000 per birdie made during the FedExCup Playoffs to United Way and , aiming to inspire broader contributions to recovery efforts. Similarly, in response to wildfires, he pledged $1,000 per birdie and $2,000 per eagle at the 2025 Genesis Invitational to the California Community Foundation and the Foundation. During the 2024 FedExCup Playoffs, he supported by donating $1,000 for each birdie, contributing to the organization's mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Outside of golf, Morikawa's interests include video gaming and culinary pursuits. He has credited playing with helping sharpen his focus and mental resilience, notably during his preparation for the victory. As a native, he enjoys exploring local food scenes, often highlighting favorite eateries and describing eating as a primary in lighthearted exchanges with his wife.

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