Collin Morikawa is in contention for his third major championship in only his 11th major appearance. What may come as a surprise is that he's not entirely at ease with how he's ended up in this familiar situation.
Morikawa said he spent the previous week in Las Vegas working on his game and attempting to locate the proper shot. He finally decided on his shot, which he refers to as a "baby draw," and with a second-round 66 on Friday at the US Open, he surged into a tie for the lead.
A stunning achievement for a player who built a championship path almost entirely by hitting fades and one he has no intention of repeating.
When asked if he would consider switching to the draw full-time, he replied, "No." "It demonstrates that you can play this game with many shots." The first time I played with Tiger, he hit every stroke required of him. The pin is on the right, and you've made a small cut. The pin is on the left, and you made a slight draw."
After winning The Open in '21 and the PGA Championship in '20, Morikawa might close in on the career Grand Slam with a victory at the Masters. To put things in perspective, Tiger Woods completed the career Grand Slam at 24.
"I never placed a number on [the Slam's career]." I'd never given it much thought. "All I wanted to do was win golf tournaments, major championships, and compete against the best in the world, and happily, I was able to do that," he added.
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