Collin Morikawa claimed victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on February 15, 2026, ending his winless drought and surpassing Scottie Scheffler, who finished tied for fourth. The win earned him $3.6 million, propelling him to the top of the PGA Tour money list with $3,622,272. In a press conference ahead of the Genesis Invitational, Morikawa shared insights on refining his game without copying top players like Scheffler.
Collin Morikawa's triumph at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am marked his first PGA Tour victory since the 2023 Zozo Championship, following winless seasons in 2024 and 2025. During that period, he finished second in the 2024 FedEx Cup standings but dropped to 19th the next year. His success at Pebble Beach, in his third start of the 2026 season, came after tying for 54th at the WM Phoenix Open, where he ranked 130th on the money list the week prior.
The $3.6 million winner's check vaulted Morikawa past previous leaders Chris Gotterup, now second with $3,576,375, Scottie Scheffler, third with $2,973,180, and Ryan Gerard, seventh with $1,858,328. This shift marked the fifth consecutive week the top spot on the money list changed hands among four players since the season began.
In his pre-tournament press conference at Riviera Country Club for the Genesis Invitational, Morikawa discussed the extensive work behind his win. He described months of trial and error to regain the freedom in his game, stating, “You can look and say, well, what’s wrong; why are you going down these paths, to try and figure it out and trying to get — because I know deep down, I’m not able to go and play that freedom of golf unless I figure something out.” He emphasized avoiding overthinking, which had hindered him earlier in his career.
A key revelation for beating elite players like Scheffler was not imitating their methods. “What I’ve learned the biggest thing is you just cannot copy anyone else. You might be able to take a small little bit, but just because Scottie [Scheffler] is doing something great does not mean I have to go it,” Morikawa said. He noted that while he draws inspiration, sticking to his own style is essential.
Morikawa also highlighted differences between casual practice and tournament play, revealing he skips yardage books at home. “I don’t look at a yardage book at home. I don’t know anyone looks at a yardage book when they’re at home,” he joked. His Pebble Beach performance demonstrated progress, allowing four days of consistent play.
