History of Collin Morikawa in Timeline

Collin Morikawa is a highly accomplished American professional golfer currently on the PGA Tour. Notably, he achieved 22 consecutive made cuts early in his career, a feat surpassed only by Tiger Woods. Morikawa boasts six PGA Tour victories, highlighted by major championship wins at the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship, both won on his debut. He was the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for three weeks in 2018 and the first American to win the Race to Dubai on the European Tour.

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1926: Bobby Jones' Majors

In 1926, Bobby Jones was the last player to win two majors in eight or fewer starts, a feat matched by Collin Morikawa in 2021.

1995: Steve Elkington's PGA Championship

In 1995, Steve Elkington shot a final round of 64 at the PGA Championship, a feat later matched by Collin Morikawa in 2020.

February 6, 1997: Collin Morikawa Born

On February 6, 1997, Collin Morikawa was born. He is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

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2015: College Golf Start

In 2015, Collin Morikawa began playing collegiate golf at the University of California, Berkeley.

2017: Arnold Palmer Cup

In 2017, Collin Morikawa played on the winning Arnold Palmer Cup team.

May 2018: Top-Ranked Golfer

In May 2018, Collin Morikawa spent three weeks as the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2019: Graduation from UC Berkeley

In 2019, Collin Morikawa graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in business administration.

2019: Professional Debut and First Win

In 2019, Collin Morikawa made his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open, tied for second at the 3M Open, tied for 4th at the John Deere Classic, secured PGA Tour membership, and won his first PGA Tour event at the Barracuda Championship.