Collin Morikawa produced some brilliant golf this week at The Sentry but still came up short to Hideki Matsuyama as the Japanese star broke records in Hawaii and the American has admitted that he’s perhaps a bit behind on one element of his golf compared to others.
Morikawa was clearly perplexed and impressed by how good Matsuyama’s performance was.
Despite fans being angry at the Kapalua Course for being easy, Matsuyama still produced amazing golf to win out.
However, in a remarkable move, Matsuyama moved straight from getting his trophy to the range as he looked to work on something he’d clearly not been happy with.
And according to Morikawa, that sort of attitude is not something he’s on board with at the moment.
Collin Morikawa admits he practices ‘the least out of anyone’ on the PGA Tour
Speaking to the media after his finishing score of 32-under was still not good enough to win, Morikawa was asked if he’d be following the victorious Matsuyama onto the range.
But according to Morikawa, that’s something he just doesn’t do after a tournament.
“No, you know, I’ve probably gone, I probably go practice the least out of anyone out on TOUR after rounds,” Morikawa admitted.
“Like, I kind of know what I do, I’ve never really been someone to just either repeat what felt good or try and search for something. I think I’ve got a good gauge on what I need to do, and what the game plan is out there.
“Like I said, first few holes were fine, 1 through 3, 1 through 4. Just a couple missed putts. Just got to figure out how to not do that.”
Can Colin Morikawa win another major in 2025?
With Morikawa admitting he’d made a set up change to allow him to better hit his irons, he’s clearly looking for further improvement in 2025 to build on the fine end he had to 2024.
Morikawa didn’t win in 2024 but he did finish second at the TOUR Championship and carried that form into The Sentry.
Looking at the majors, Smylie Kaufman has tipped Morikawa to come good in the big events, while Rex Hoggard has also earmarked Morikawa as one of his picks for The Masters.
“I have three names written down and none of them are Scottie. I initially wrote down Collin Morikawa, played well last year at the Masters, his ball-striking obviously is the weapon that he would use on that particular golf course, second shot golf course,” he said.
With such good form, Morikawa could be on the precipice of some amazing golf and he’ll be desperate to add to his two majors.
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