Collin Morikawa Birdies 18th to Claim 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Title
- Rex Ballard
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
He Holds Off Scottie Scheffler's Furious 4th RoundCharge
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — February 15, 2026 — In a final round defined by howling winds, packed leaderboards, and clutch heroics, Collin Morikawa delivered the shot of his career to snap a two-year PGA Tour win drought, capturing the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a dramatic birdie on the 72nd hole.
Morikawa closed with a 5-under 67 to finish at 22-under 266, one shot clear of Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka. The victory, his seventh on the PGA Tour and first since early 2024, came after a wild Sunday where six players shared the lead at various points amid blustery conditions at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Final Leaderboard Highlights
The drama unfolded on the iconic seaside layout, with the top of the board looking like this at the end of the week:
1. Collin Morikawa — 22-under (69-68-62-67 = 266) — $3,600,000
T2. Min Woo Lee — 21-under (267) — $1,760,000
T2. Sepp Straka — 21-under (267) — $1,760,000
T4. Scottie Scheffler — 20-under (268) — $877,500
T4. Tommy Fleetwood — 20-under (268) — $877,500
T6. Sam Burns — 19-under (269) — $715,000
T6. Akshay Bhatia — 19-under (269) — $715,000
(The $20 million purse, as a PGA Tour Signature Event, paid out handsomely even deep into the field, with every player inside the top 10 clearing at least $500,000.)
Scheffler's Late Charge Falls Just Short
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who entered the final round eight shots back after a sluggish start to the week, mounted one of the most remarkable charges in recent memory. The defending FedExCup champion exploded out of the gates, going 7-under through his first seven holes and finishing with a sparkling 9-under 63 — the low round of the day.
Scheffler drained three eagles in the round, including a stunning approach on the par-5 18th that set up a tap-in birdie, posting 20-under and momentarily applying immense pressure from the clubhouse. "I had to do something special to give myself a chance," Scheffler said afterward. "These are the weeks I'm proud of."
His heroics weren't quite enough, however. Morikawa, playing in the final groups, stayed composed through the chaos.
Morikawa's Clutch Finish — And a Touching Family Announcement
Morikawa seized control with back-to-back birdies in the middle of the back nine, including a 30-foot bomb on the 15th and another from inside 10 feet on the 16th. He stumbled with a bogey on the treacherous par-3 17th but responded brilliantly on the par-5 18th.
After a lengthy wait — during which he paced along the ocean wall to stay loose — Morikawa ripped a 233-yard 4-iron that started over the Pacific and rode the wind back onto the green. Two putts from the collar gave him the winning birdie and the title.
"I was very aware of Scottie Scheffler’s score today. What a player," Morikawa said, still catching his breath. "I was able to pull off a great 4-iron... And man, I need a drink."
Then, in one of the most heartfelt moments of the day, Morikawa fought back tears during the trophy presentation and made a touching family announcement: he and his wife, Katherine, are expecting their first child this summer.
"This one is for the little one on the way," Morikawa said, his voice cracking as the crowd erupted in applause. "Katherine and I have been keeping this quiet, but winning here in California, where we met and built our life together... it just feels like the perfect way to share it. This is bigger than any golf tournament. This is everything."
The win also marks the end of a two-year winless streak for the 29-year-old, who has battled through injuries and consistency issues since his last victory. For Morikawa — a Cal product playing in his home state — it was a long-awaited breakthrough on one of the sport's grandest stages.
Pebble Beach once again lived up to its reputation as one of golf's ultimate theaters, delivering a signature event finale worthy of the stage — complete with a champion who found both glory on the course and joy at home.
