History of Collin Morikawa in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 16, 2026

Collin Morikawa is a highly accomplished professional golfer recognized for his exceptional iron play and rapid ascent in the sport. Since turning professional in 2019, he has achieved significant success on the PGA Tour, most notably securing two major championships: the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship. Morikawa is one of the few players to win two different majors in his first two attempts. Known for his consistent ball-striking and cool demeanor under pressure, he has spent significant time ranked among the top golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking. His ability to perform on the biggest stages has established him as a premier talent in modern professional golf.

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1926: Bobby Jones' Major Championship Achievement

In 1926, Bobby Jones set a historical standard by winning two majors in eight or fewer starts, a feat that would not be replicated until Collin Morikawa's performance in 2021.

1995: Steve Elkington's 1995 PGA Championship victory

In 1995, Steve Elkington set a record for the lowest final round score by a PGA Champion, a mark that was eventually matched by Collin Morikawa during his 2020 victory.

February 6, 1997: Birth of Collin Morikawa

On February 6, 1997, Collin Morikawa was born; he would go on to become a prominent professional golfer on the PGA Tour.

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2015: Commencement of Collegiate Golf Career

In 2015, Collin Morikawa began his collegiate golf journey at the University of California, Berkeley, where he would go on to have a decorated amateur career.

2017: Amateur Team Successes

In 2017, Morikawa played a significant role as a member of the winning Arnold Palmer Cup team and the winning Walker Cup team, demonstrating his prowess in elite amateur team competitions.

May 2018: Top-ranked World Amateur Golfer

In May 2018, Collin Morikawa achieved the status of the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, a position he held for three weeks.

May 2018: Top Amateur Ranking

In May 2018, Collin Morikawa reached the pinnacle of amateur golf, spending three weeks as the number one ranked player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2019: Pac-12 Conference Championship Victory

Concluding his collegiate tenure at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2019, Morikawa secured a victory at the Pac-12 Conference Championship, marking one of his five collegiate wins.

2019: Professional Debut and PGA Tour Membership

During 2019, Collin Morikawa made his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open. Throughout the year, he achieved strong placements at the 3M Open and the John Deere Classic, the latter of which earned him PGA Tour membership for the 2019–2020 season. Later that year, he secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship.

2019: Graduation from the University of California, Berkeley

In 2019, Collin Morikawa completed his higher education and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a degree in business administration.

2020: 2020 PGA Tour Performance

During the 2020 calendar year, Collin Morikawa navigated a schedule of professional golf tournaments where his competitive results were notably non-chronological in their organization and presentation.

2020: PGA Championship Victory

In 2020, Collin Morikawa achieved a major career milestone by winning the PGA Championship during his tournament debut.

2020: Collin Morikawa wins 2020 PGA Championship

On August 9, 2020, Collin Morikawa achieved a major victory at the PGA Championship in only his second major start. At age 23, he became the third-youngest winner in the event's history and the fourth player to secure the title before turning 24, highlighted by a final round score of 64.

2020: 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge Playoff Loss

On June 14, 2020, Collin Morikawa tied for the lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge, which marked the PGA Tour's return following a three-month break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Morikawa ultimately lost the tournament to Daniel Berger after missing a short par putt on the first hole of a playoff.

December 2021: Engagement to Katherine Zhu

In December 2021, professional golfer Collin Morikawa announced his engagement to his long-term partner, Katherine Zhu.

2021: Open Championship Victory

During 2021, Collin Morikawa successfully won The Open Championship in his debut appearance at the tournament.

2021: 2021 Ryder Cup Victory

In September 2021, Collin Morikawa competed for the victorious U.S. team at the Ryder Cup held at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. During the tournament, Morikawa achieved a personal record of 3–0–1, which featured a tied singles match against Viktor Hovland as the United States secured a decisive 19–9 win.

2021: Victory at the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship

On February 28, 2021, Collin Morikawa secured a victory at the WGC-Workday Championship held at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, finishing three strokes ahead of competitors Billy Horschel, Viktor Hovland, and Brooks Koepka.

November 26, 2022: Marriage to Katherine Zhu

Collin Morikawa and Katherine Zhu officially tied the knot on November 26, 2022.

2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational Tournaments

In 2022, the golf tournaments previously known as the Championship and the Invitational were officially discontinued.

2023: Discontinuation of The Champions Tournament

The golf tournament referred to as The Champions was officially discontinued in 2023.

February 2026: Victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In February 2026, Collin Morikawa secured a victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing one stroke ahead of competitors Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka, which successfully concluded his 28-month period without a professional win.