Morikawa Returns to Triumph at Pebble Beach: Wins and Expects His First Child

Collin Morikawa broke a 28-month winless streak by being crowned champion at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a victory that came after a close final marked by wind and excitement. Morikawa, who at one point shared the lead with five other players, showed his composure on a day full of challenges.

An Unforgettable Ending

The atmosphere on the 18th hole, with the Pacific wind blowing strongly, added tension to Morikawa’s wait as Jacob Bridgeman dealt with a shot from the beach.

I tried to think of anything other than golf. Fortunately, I had the best backdrop you could ask for, so it was very, very easy. For me, it was how to stay loose, how to stay warm, and not just think about the shot.

Collin Morikawa

With impeccable play, Morikawa achieved crucial birdies that secured his victory, including an impressive 4-iron shot from 235 yards. His final round of 67 strokes, with a total of 22 under par, gave him the victory by one stroke over Sepp Straka and Min Woo Lee. This victory is Morikawa’s seventh on the PGA Tour since he turned professional. It places the result in the 5th position in the world.

Competition Intensifies

Scottie Scheffler staged a spectacular comeback, coming within one stroke of Morikawa thanks to three eagles in his round of 63. However, Morikawa remained calm, securing the victory with his strategic play. Akshay Bhatia, who was leading after 54 holes, couldn’t keep up the pace and finished three strokes behind. Scheffler, despite not winning, tied for fourth place with Tommy Fleetwood, extending his streak to 18 PGA Tour tournaments in the top ten. Scheffler made history by being the first tour player to achieve three eagles in a round at Pebble. Morikawa, excited, took advantage of the celebration to announce that he and his wife are expecting their first child.

Twitter post about Morikawa’s announcement

Morikawa, with a new perspective on golf, approaches his career with joy and determination.