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How Many Majors Does Collin Morikawa Have?
Collin Morikawa's Major Wins
| Major | Year | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 PGA Championship | 2020 | TPC Harding Park, San Francisco | -13 |
| 🏆 The Open Championship | 2021 | Royal St George's, Sandwich | -15 |
| The Masters | — | Not won | — |
| US Open | — | Not won | — |
| Total | 2 | Needs Masters & US Open for Career Grand Slam | |
2020 PGA Championship: A Star Is Born
Collin Morikawa's debut in major championship lore came in storybook fashion. Playing in only his second career major at TPC Harding Park, the 23-year-old Californian delivered one of the great single-shot moments in recent major history — holing out a wedge for eagle on the 16th hole in the final round to effectively seal the championship.
That eagle shot, from 175 yards in the fairway bunker, is considered one of the great clutch shots in PGA Championship history. Morikawa finished at -13, two shots clear of the field. It was a performance of extraordinary precision and composure for a player in only his second major.
2021 Open Championship: Links Mastery
If the 2020 PGA showed Morikawa could win, the 2021 Open at Royal St George's proved he was a generational talent. Playing links golf for essentially the first time at a major level, Morikawa's elite ball-striking translated seamlessly to the seaside conditions of Sandwich, Kent.
He won by two shots over Jordan Spieth and Louis Oosthuizen, posting a remarkable -15. His ability to adapt his iron play to the bump-and-run links style showed a tactical intelligence rare in modern players. At 24, he became the second-youngest player (after Tiger Woods) to win two different major championships.
The Iron Play Legend
Morikawa's defining skill is his iron play — consistently ranked among the best in the world in strokes gained approaching the green. His ability to hit approach shots with pinpoint accuracy is the foundation of his major success. On demanding major setups where precision is rewarded over power, Morikawa's game is ideally suited.
Golf analysts frequently cite him as the player most likely to accumulate multiple majors if he can improve his driving consistency and putting in pressure moments.