Collin Morikawa Poised for PLAYERS Championship Victory

The former Open champion has been on a hot streak heading into the PGA Tour's marquee event.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Alex Hunter highlights Collin Morikawa as his top one-and-done fantasy golf pick for the 2026 PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Morikawa has been on a tear lately, with a win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and two other top-10 finishes in his last three starts. His stellar ball-striking and improved putting on Poa greens make him a prime contender for the $25 million purse at the PGA Tour's flagship event.

Why it matters

The PLAYERS Championship is considered the PGA Tour's unofficial "fifth major" and features the largest purse of the season. Morikawa's recent form and his game being well-suited for the TPC Sawgrass layout make him a top pick for fantasy golf players looking to maximize their earnings in this prestigious tournament.

The details

Morikawa has finished in the top 20 in four of his five career starts at the PLAYERS, including a T13 in 2023 and a T10 last season. His ball-striking has been exceptional, ranking third in strokes gained: tee-to-green and fifth in strokes gained: approach-the-green this season. Morikawa's putting has also improved, as he's gained strokes on the greens in his last two events. TPC Sawgrass' Poa annua greens should suit Morikawa well, as he ranks 13th in the field in total strokes gained on this green type over the last 50 rounds.

  • Morikawa won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2026.
  • Morikawa has finished T7 and 5th in his last two starts, both $20 million Signature Events on the PGA Tour.

The players

Collin Morikawa

A 29-year-old American professional golfer who has won 7 times on the PGA Tour, including the 2020 PGA Championship.

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What they’re saying

“When Morikawa can roll it well on the greens to complement his stellar ball striking, he will always be in a prime position to win.”

— Alex Hunter, Writer (draftkings.com)

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