Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa Height, Age, Net Worth

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Quick Info Collin Morikawa :

NameCollin Morikawa
Date of Birth6 February 1997
Age (2024)27 Years
NationalityUnited States
HomeTownLos Angeles, California
Height5ft 7in
ProfessionAmerican professional golfer
SpouseKatherine Zhu
Collin Morikawa spouse
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley (2015–2019), 
La Cañada High School
ParentsBlaine Morikawa, Debbie Morikawa
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Who is Collin Morikawa ?

Collin Morikawa, born on February 6, 1997, is a prominent American professional golfer renowned for his exceptional skills on both the PGA Tour and European Tour. With a remarkable start to his career, Morikawa’s golfing journey is characterized by an impressive series of achievements, including two major championships – the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship, both of which he won in his debut appearances.

Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa

Morikawa’s introduction to the golfing world was marked by a notable feat, as he began his PGA Tour career with an impressive 22 consecutive made cuts, standing second only to the legendary Tiger Woods’ 25-cut streak. His meteoric rise continued with six PGA Tour victories, showcasing not only his consistency but also his ability to excel on the grandest stages of professional golf.

Facts about Collin Morikawa :

  • Born in Los Angeles, California in 1997.
  • Has Chinese and Japanese ancestry.
  • Ranked #1 amateur golfer in the world for three weeks in 2018.
  • Won prestigious amateur tournaments like Western Junior and Sunnehanna Amateur.
  • Played collegiate golf at University of California, Berkeley, winning five times.
Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa
  • Started his professional career in 2019, tying 14th at the RBC Canadian Open.
  • Secured PGA Tour membership for the 2019-20 season with a T4 finish at John Deere Classic.
  • Won his first PGA Tour event, the Barracuda Championship, in 2019.
  • Missed his first cut on the Tour in 2020, ending a streak of 22 consecutive cuts (second only to Tiger Woods).
  • Won his second PGA Tour title at the Workday Charity Open in 2020, defeating Justin Thomas in a playoff.
  • Claimed his first major championship at the 2020 PGA Championship, tying the lowest final round score (64).
  • Became the third youngest golfer ever to win the PGA Championship at the age of 23.
  • Won the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St George’s, becoming the first player since Bobby Jones (1926) to win two majors in eight starts.
  • Achieved the unique feat of winning two different majors in his debut appearances.
  • Won the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship (becoming the first American to win the Race to Dubai).
  • Earned a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (shared with Rory McIlroy and C.T. Pan).
  • Helped the U.S. team win the 2021 Ryder Cup, going undefeated in his matches.
  • Broke his winless drought on the PGA Tour by winning the Zozo Championship in October 2023.
  • Graduated from La Cañada High School and the University of California, Berkeley with a business administration degree.
  • Married his college sweetheart, Katherine Zhu, in November 2022.

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