Collin Morikawa Net Worth

Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer who has built an impressive career on the PGA Tour. Known for his precision iron play and calm demeanor under pressure, Morikawa has an estimated net worth of $6 million. By his mid-20s, his career on-course earnings had already surpassed $11 million, placing him among the highest-earning golfers for his age.

Collin Morikawa Net Worth	$6 Million
Date of Birth	February 6, 1997
Place of Birth	Los Angeles, California

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Early Life

Collin Morikawa was born on February 6, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, to Blaine and Debbie Morikawa. He is of Japanese-Chinese heritage and grew up alongside his younger brother, Garrett.

He attended La Cañada High School before enrolling at the University of California, Berkeley, where he played collegiate golf from 2015 to 2019. During his college career, he won five titles, including the 2019 Pac-12 Championship, and captured prestigious amateur tournaments such as the Western Junior, Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, and Trans-Mississippi Amateur.

Morikawa also represented the United States in international competitions, helping secure victories in the Arnold Palmer Cup (2017 and 2018) and the Walker Cup (2017). He graduated in 2019 with a degree in business administration.

Transition to Professional Golf

Morikawa made his professional debut at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open, finishing tied for 14th. He quickly proved his consistency with strong finishes at the 3M Open and John Deere Classic, earning PGA Tour membership for the following season.

Just weeks later, he captured his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship, signaling the arrival of a major new talent.

He also began his professional career with 22 consecutive made cuts, the second-longest streak to start a PGA Tour career, trailing only Tiger Woods.

Breakthrough Success

Morikawa’s breakout year came in 2020. He secured his second PGA Tour win at the Workday Charity Open before achieving global recognition by winning the PGA Championship in August 2020.

At just 23 years old, he became one of the youngest players to win the tournament, showcasing remarkable composure and shot-making ability.

2021 Open Championship Triumph

Morikawa continued his rise in 2021, winning the WGC-Workday Championship and building momentum toward another historic victory.

In July 2021, he captured The Open Championship at Royal St George’s Golf Club in England, finishing ahead of Jordan Spieth and Louis Oosthuizen.

With this victory, Morikawa:

Became the fastest player since 1934 to win two majors (in just eight starts)
Became the first golfer in history to win two different majors on debut appearances

Playing Style

Morikawa is widely respected for his elite ball-striking accuracy and strategic approach to course management. His calm temperament and consistency have made him a formidable competitor on golf’s biggest stages.

Personal Life

Morikawa began dating Katherine Zhu in 2017. Zhu, originally from China, played Division I golf at Pepperdine University and studied international management.