Get ready for an intense golf showdown! The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am delivered a thrilling PGA Tour finale. Collin Morikawa emerged victorious, but not before a nail-biting battle with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
Morikawa, a two-time major champion, started the final round at Pebble Beach Golf Links two strokes behind Akshay Bhatia. With tee times adjusted due to weather concerns, Morikawa's slow start added to the drama. But he fought back, sinking a crucial birdie at the 11th and following it up with back-to-back gains at the 15th, giving him a two-shot lead with just two holes to go.
However, Scheffler wasn't going down without a fight. Trailing by eight strokes at the start of the day, he stormed up the leaderboard with an eagle at the par-five second and a birdie at the par-four third. His aggressive play paid off, but so did his resilience, as he scrambled for pars and eagles when needed.
And here's where it gets controversial... Scheffler's eagle finish, after a poor bogey at the 15th, left him just one stroke behind Morikawa. With three other players still on the course, the outcome was uncertain.
Morikawa, known for his cool demeanor, held his nerve. He scrambled for pars at the 13th and 14th, then sank a 30-footer at the par-four 15th to take the lead. But the drama wasn't over yet; he bogeyed the par-three 16th, setting up a tense finish.
Meanwhile, Min Woo Lee birdied four of his last six holes to join Morikawa at the top of the leaderboard. With a 19-minute wait for his approach shot at the par-five last, Morikawa's patience was tested. But he delivered, finding the right edge of the green and tapping in for the win.
And this is the part most people miss... Morikawa's victory wasn't just about his skill; it was about his belief. Despite an early deficit, he kept faith in himself and took the necessary steps to claim his first PGA Tour title since 2023.
So, what do you think? Was Morikawa's win a testament to his resilience, or did Scheffler's aggressive play come up just short? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss this thrilling PGA Tour finale!
