Collin Morikawa is a two-time major champion from Los Angeles, California, with victories at the PGA Championship (2020) and The Open Championship (2021). At just 29, he has already established himself as one of the purest iron players in modern golf.
Morikawa’s defining skill is his iron play, which is widely considered the best on the PGA Tour. His approach shots are precise, consistently finding the correct portion of the green, and his dispersion on mid-irons is remarkably tight. He hits a natural fade that holds its line in wind, making him particularly effective on links and open courses. His driving has improved significantly since his early tour days, adding distance without sacrificing the accuracy that made him elite. Where he still has room to grow is around the greens, where his scrambling numbers occasionally lag behind the best short-game artists.
Morikawa’s major breakthrough came at the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park, where he holed a stunning drive on the par-4 16th in the final round to pull away from the field. A year later, he won The Open Championship at Royal St George’s on his debut in the event, an extraordinary achievement that underscored his adaptability. He has also contended at multiple Masters tournaments and has the ball-striking pedigree to compete for any major title on any course setup.
Morikawa will play all four 2026 majors: The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. Follow the action in United States time.