Competing against Hideki Matsuyama proved to be a challenging task. Although Collin Morikawa is one of the best golfers in the world, having such a quality opponent opposite you brings pressure but also a special motive. The 27-year-old golfer did not start the tournament ideally, considering that he made many mistakes. However, he picked up the pace in the sequel and got closer to Matsuyama by just one stroke.
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For this reason, golf fans were impatiently waiting for the last round and the clash between the Japanese and the American.
In the end, Hideki continued to amaze everyone, eventually winning this competition.
In an interview with the media, 27-year-old Morikawa put special emphasis on the impressive performance of his opponent.
Thirty-five under par is, that's low, Morikawa said, as quoted by PGA. I mean, he was matching me yesterday shot for shot, and I felt like I was playing lights out, right? Today he just never let up. Then you get to the third hole and the guy holes it. I just knew I had to be on top of everything.
Collin Morikawa on 2024: For me, it was a solid year
Looking back on the previous year, Collin is not particularly disappointed, but he obviously thinks that there is no reason for being happy. This great golfer wanted to win, but he failed to do so in 2024.
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I didn't win. For me, it was a solid year, but it comes down to the wins, and that's what we're focused on, Morikawa said.
The American golfer did not forget to thank the fans who supported him from the first day, especially the close family who wanted Morikawa to celebrate.
When you have that kind of support behind you it means a lot and it makes these weeks a little bit better, Morikawa said Sunday. It makes you kind of push a little bit harder. You want to play the best you can, so hopefully we'll be back next year and just find a way to shoot 36 under. It might not even be enough.
