Collin Morikawa Makes an Ace at 2022 PGA Championship VenueAnjana PrabhakaranEssentiallySports

The atmosphere around the golf community is buzzing more than ever as the 2022 PGA Championship is to begin on May 19. It seems that the Tour players are more than ready to raise The Wanamaker Trophy, especially 2020 winner Collin Morikawa. 

The recent photo shared by the American golfer from the Southern Hills proves that he is in a good form. His Instagram Story revealed that he made an ace during a practice round ahead of the PGA Championship. 

“Hole in one to start the week,” Morikawa added as caption along with a picture of his yardage book on IG story. The Instagram Story will vanish after 24hrs. Therefore, here is a link to the screenshot of it shared by Dan Rapaport on his Twitter. 

Collin hole in one. Tiger shaping it both ways in a practice round. Bryson pushing for a comeback. Spieth and JT buzzing at the Nelson. We are about to have ourselves a weeeeek at Southern Hills. pic.twitter.com/FtfYAznFyh

— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) May 15, 2022

Southern Hills is hosting the PGA Championship this year and Morikawa had decided to play a practice round there on Sunday. It looks as though he made the hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole. 

Collin Morikawa’s victory at the PGA Championship

Morikawa won the PGA Champioship in 2020. His overall score of 13-under par was nothing but an impressive game for a then 23-year-old. He scored 69, 69, 65, and 64 in rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. 

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Significantly, he won with a two-shot lead over Paul Casey and Dustin Johnson. Some of the other top players present on the field were Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Jon Rahm.

It was the first major title of his career, and he made it his own by amassing several records. He became only the fourth player since World War II to win the event before turning 24. Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy are the others to achieve this feat. 

Furthermore, Morikawa also became the first player to close the last two rounds with a 129 or better at the PGA Championship. Notably, the 2020 PGA Championship was his maiden apperance at the event. 

Collin Morikawa has won 5 times on the PGA Tour till now, including two majors and the WGC. 

Morikawa has proved his ability to deliver on the big stage. His ace at the Southern Hills is proof that he is there to win another one. Furthermore, his performance this season has been consistent. Do you think the 25-year-old can win the PGA Championship this week? 

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