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Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour with two major championship titles. He won the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship, both in his first appearance at those events.

What it is

Collin Morikawa is a 29-year-old golfer from Los Angeles, California. He turned professional in 2019 after playing college golf at the University of California, Berkeley, and quickly rose through the ranks on the PGA Tour.

Key details

Morikawa has seven PGA Tour wins, including two majors: the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship — both won in his debut starts at those tournaments. He married Katherine Zhu in 2022 and is based in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Morikawa's rapid success and major wins make him a central figure in men's professional golf. For Canadian fans, his 2021 Open Championship victory stands out as a highlight in international golf coverage.

In short

  • Two-time major champion: 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 Open Championship.
  • Won both majors in his first appearance at those events.
  • Seven PGA Tour wins since turning pro in 2019.
  • Married to Katherine Zhu; resides in Las Vegas.
Canadian angle

Morikawa’s 2021 Open Championship victory and PGA Tour career make him a prominent figure for Canadian golf fans following international men’s professional golf.

Quick questions

Who is Collin Morikawa?
Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour and a two-time major champion.
How many majors has Collin Morikawa won?
He has won two major championships.
Is Collin Morikawa married?
Yes, he married Katherine Zhu in 2022.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collin_Morikawa
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, PGA Tour career summary, major wins, spouse, and PGA Tour win count.
  2. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/50525/collin-morikawa
    Supports: Age, birthplace, turned professional date, PGA TOUR wins, and current tour profile.
  3. The Open — https://www.theopen.com/players/collin-morikawa
    Supports: Open Championship profile and major win information.
  4. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/collin-morikawa-1144405
    Supports: Birthplace, education, family, Olympic participation, and major-win list.
  5. Golf Monthly — https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/collin-morikawa-facts-bio
    Supports: Marriage to Katherine Zhu and background facts.