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By the People, for the People
Collin Morikawa Wins Pebble Beach, Ends 2-Year Drought
Golfer birdies 18th hole to claim victory after long winless stretch.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour. First he had to wait 20 minutes on the 18th hole at Pebble Beach as officials reviewed his final shot, but in the end the 25-year-old prevailed to claim his sixth career PGA Tour title.
Why it matters
Morikawa's victory at the iconic Pebble Beach course ends a frustrating drought for the rising star, who had not won since the 2021 Open Championship. The win will boost his confidence and standings as he looks to contend for major championships and the FedEx Cup in the coming season.
The details
Morikawa carded a final-round 67 to finish at 18-under par, one shot ahead of a trio of players. After sinking his birdie putt on the 18th, Morikawa had to wait as officials reviewed the shot to ensure it was holed cleanly. The delay only added to the drama before Morikawa was officially declared the winner.
- Morikawa's last PGA Tour win was at the 2021 Open Championship.
- The 2026 Pebble Beach Pro-Am was held from February 9-12.
The players
Collin Morikawa
A 25-year-old American professional golfer who has won 6 PGA Tour events, including the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 Open Championship.
What they’re saying
“It's been a long time coming, but I never lost faith. This win means everything to me and my team.”
— Collin Morikawa (actionnewsnow.com)
What’s next
Morikawa will look to build on this victory as he prepares for the upcoming major championships and FedEx Cup playoffs.
The takeaway
Morikawa's resilience and talent were on full display as he ended his frustrating winless drought with a clutch performance at the iconic Pebble Beach course, cementing his status as one of the game's rising young stars.
