{"id":40782,"date":"2026-02-16T15:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/?p=40782"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:45:45","slug":"collin-morikawa-wins-pebble-beach-pro-am-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/collin-morikawa-wins-pebble-beach-pro-am-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Collin Morikawa Ends 28-Month Drought at AT&#038;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background: #f7fafc; padding: 15px;\">\n<p><strong>Quick Read<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collin Morikawa won the 2026 AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, ending a 28-month winless drought.<\/li>\n<li>Morikawa secured his seventh career PGA Tour title with a clinching birdie on the 72nd hole, finishing at 22 under par.<\/li>\n<li>He defeated Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka by one stroke in a dramatic final round.<\/li>\n<li>World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler surged with a 9-under 63, including three eagles, to finish tied for fourth.<\/li>\n<li>The victory marks Morikawa&#8217;s first in a PGA Tour signature event and his second in California.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (Azat TV) \u2013<\/strong> Collin Morikawa clinched his first PGA Tour title in over two years on Sunday, winning the 2026 AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after a captivating final round that saw the leaderboard constantly shift. Morikawa, a two-time major champion, broke a 28-month winless streak by reaching 22 under par, securing a one-stroke victory over Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka with a decisive birdie on the 72nd hole.<\/p>\n<p>The victory marks Morikawa&#8217;s seventh career PGA Tour win and his first in a signature event, bringing an end to a drought that stretched back to the 2023 Zozo Championship. The dramatic conclusion unfolded against the scenic backdrop of Pebble Beach, where swirling winds and a highly competitive field kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last putt.<\/p>\n<h2>Morikawa&#8217;s Dramatic Pebble Beach Breakthrough<\/h2>\n<p>Morikawa&#8217;s path to victory was anything but straightforward. He began the final round two strokes behind 54-hole leader Akshay Bhatia, who had held a five-stroke lead at one point over the weekend. The day quickly turned into a dynamic display of golf, with multiple players vying for the top spot on the leaderboard.<\/p>\n<p>World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler made an extraordinary charge, playing his first seven holes in 7 under par and briefly touching the lead on the back nine. Scheffler ultimately finished tied for fourth at 20 under, extending his remarkable streak of top-10 finishes to 18 PGA Tour starts. He posted a stellar 9-under 63, including three eagles in his final round, demonstrating the high level of competition Morikawa faced. &#8216;I had to do something special to give myself a chance,&#8217; Scheffler stated, reflecting on his determined effort.<\/p>\n<p>Jacob Bridgeman, another strong contender, also held the solo lead for a period, showcasing the depth of talent challenging for the title. However, Morikawa steadily made his move, capitalizing on crucial putts and strategic play. He pulled ahead with a 30-foot birdie on No. 15 and another from inside 10 feet on No. 16, establishing a two-stroke cushion with two holes remaining.<\/p>\n<h2>A Tense Finish and Clinching Birdie<\/h2>\n<p>The tension escalated on the par-3 17th when Morikawa missed the green, resulting in a bogey that dropped him into a share of the lead with Min Woo Lee, who had posted a clubhouse lead of 21 under after back-to-back birdies on his final two holes. The stage was set for a nail-biting finish on the par-5 18th, with Morikawa needing a birdie to avoid a playoff.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the drama, Morikawa faced an agonizing 20-minute wait on the 18th fairway as Jacob Bridgeman dealt with a ruling issue in the group ahead. Despite the delay, Morikawa remained composed, delivering a precise second shot that set up a straightforward up-and-down for birdie. He sank the putt, securing his long-awaited return to the winner&#8217;s circle.<\/p>\n<p>Morikawa acknowledged the pressure, remarking, &#8216;Great field, great leaderboard &#8211; looking at it the entire day.&#8217; The victory was particularly sweet, not only ending his winless streak but also marking his second triumph in his home state of California. He also shared personal news, announcing that he and his wife are expecting their first child this spring, adding another layer of joy to his achievement.<\/p>\n<h2>Notable Performances and Challenges at Pebble Beach<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the top finishers, several other players experienced a mix of triumphs and struggles throughout the tournament. Akshay Bhatia, who began the final round with a two-stroke advantage, struggled to maintain momentum, making only two birdies over his last 29 holes and ultimately finishing at 19 under, tied for sixth. His conversion rate as a 54-hole leader now stands at 1 of 4.<\/p>\n<p>Defending champion Rory McIlroy delivered a bogey-free final round of 64, but his title defense was hampered by three double bogeys and a triple bogey earlier in the tournament, placing him tied for 13th at 17 under. Jordan Spieth, a former tournament champion, showed flashes of brilliance with strong starts to his weekend rounds but was unable to sustain momentum, finishing tied for 29th.<\/p>\n<p>Viktor Hovland, meanwhile, gained attention for moments off the course, including a viral video of him attempting to dislodge a ball from a tree with his umbrella, only to lose the umbrella as well. His struggles with driving accuracy were noted, as he ranked outside the top 70 in strokes gained off the tee. These various storylines highlighted the diverse challenges and successes across the competitive field at the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.<\/p>\n<p><em>The 2026 AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am showcased the dynamic and unpredictable nature of professional golf leaderboards, where a crowded field and dramatic shifts in momentum kept the outcome uncertain until the final moments. Morikawa&#8217;s ability to navigate this high-pressure environment and emerge victorious underscores the mental fortitude required to succeed on the PGA Tour, especially after a prolonged period without a win.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Collin Morikawa secured his first PGA Tour victory since 2023 at the 2026 AT&#038;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, emerging from a crowded leaderboard after a dramatic final round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":-1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAow5Nm1DA:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[47672,9406,23539,47182,10033,3219],"class_list":["post-40782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sport","tag-collin-morikawa","tag-golf","tag-leaderboard","tag-pebble-beach-pro-am","tag-pga-tour","tag-sports-news"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/collin-morikawa-golf-swing.jpg","_embedded":{"wp:featuredmedia":[{"id":-1,"source_url":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/collin-morikawa-golf-swing.jpg","media_type":"image","mime_type":"image\/jpeg"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40782"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40782\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}