‘I Got Chills Just…’: Weeks Ahead of the 2023 PGA Championship, Collin Morikawa Reveals Delightful Message From Tiger Woods After One of His Major Win

Many golfers dream of matching the achievements of the legends of the sport. These include winning major championships and achieving consistency and longevity in their careers. This requires dedication, hard work, and a deep understanding of the game. Moreover, possessing a competitive spirit and the ability to handle pressure is also needed. While it is a lofty goal, many golfers have achieved great success by following in the footsteps of those who have come before them. One such example is the American professional golfer, Collin Morikawa.

The 26-year-old’s situation has not been good; thus far this season, he has failed to claim a victory. However, Morikawa has frequently displayed his potential, as seen by his five top-10 placements this season. Additionally, he secured the second spot in the Sentry Tournament of Champions. With the PGA Championship undoubtedly in his sights, Morikawa caused a stir weeks before the event by disclosing an encounter with Tiger Woods.

Collin Morikawa’s encounter with Tiger Woods

Through his collaboration with Rolex, Morikawa responded to a lot of inquiries before this year’s PGA Championship. The inquiries included a variety of topics. However, one in particular, involving numerous luminaries, including Woods, was the most significant.

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According to Golfweek, during the interview, the 26-year-old was asked about his feelings about being in the same company as the legends like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson, and Tiger Woods. This surely was the biggest question of the whole interview. While answering this question, the two-time major champion said, “I would not place myself in the same category quite yet. Winning one major is a hard target in itself, but having won two and hopefully, many more to come, remains a challenge. It is only a small category of people and that you are able to compare to, and to be able to talk within the same category.”

The 2021 Open Championship winner then revealed an incident and said, “I remember two weeks after winning my first major, Tiger came up to me and said, ‘Welcome to the Major Club,’ and I got chills just from hearing that.”

The major takeaway from the conversation was unquestionably Morikawa’s admission of the encounter with the legendary 47-year-old. This could imply that the Hall of Famer has a considerable influence on the American pro golfer. The greatest flex of all is undoubtedly receiving congratulations from one of the greats.

Collin Morikawa’s famous win at the 2020 PGA Championship

Morikawa’s victory at the 2020 PGA Championship was a historic moment in golf. His triumph in the competition was his first major championship win. The overnight leader, Dustin Johnson, was two strokes ahead of Morikawa going into the fourth round. However, he shot a six-under 64 in his round of golf, which was outstanding. The 26-year-old finished ahead of Johnson and Paul Casey by two strokes.

The par-4 16th hole was the turning point in the victory for the two-time major champion. Morikawa created the opportunity for a tap-in eagle with a stunning shot that landed two feet from the hole. Morikawa’s win at the PGA Championship was particularly impressive because he was just 23 years old at the time. It made him the third youngest player to do it after Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Morikawa’s second PGA Tour victory helped him get into the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

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