BROOKLINE, Mass. – Previously on the verge of taking over the No. 1 spot in the world, Collin Morikawa has instead slipped to seventh.
For a player who has enjoyed a smooth, steady ascent through the pro ranks – from one win in 2019, to two in 2020, to three last year – the rare blip in performance has been a source of frustration.
“This entire year has been weird,” Morikawa said Tuesday at the U.S. Open. “I’ve been known for my irons and known to hit cuts. That shot just hasn’t been there.”
Always more of an efficient worker than a ball-beater, Morikawa said he’s logged more time on the range this year than at any point in his career.