Between 2020 and 2023, Collin Morikawa owned the best iron game in professional golf. His surgical precision with approach shots made him virtually unstoppable. He captured six PGA Tour titles before turning 26, including two major championships. At 23, he won the 2020 PGA Championship with a career-defining driver on the 16th hole at TPC Harding Park. A year later, he claimed the Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, becoming the first player to win that major on debut since Ben Curtis in 2003. His 2021 Strokes Gained: Approach number of +1.170 led the entire tour.

Fast forward to October 12, 2025. Collin Morikawa stood at Yokohama Country Club after firing an 8-under 63 in the final round of the Baycurrent Classic. Despite the brilliant score, he couldn’t hide his disappointment.

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