When did Collin Morikawa win The Open Championship?

Collin Morikawa won The Open Championship five years ago, in 2021, at Royal St. George's.

How has Collin Morikawa performed recently?

Since the birth of his child in early June, Collin Morikawa has tied for 29th at the RBC Canadian Open, tied for 17th at the U.S. Open, and finished third at the Travelers Championship.

What is the prize money for The Open Championship?

The 154th Open Championship features a record first prize of $3.2 million from a total purse of $17.75 million.

MajorsBy the GolfOdds Editorial TeamJul 23, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Collin Morikawa Returns to The Open Five Years After His Championship Victory

Five years after his Open Championship win, Collin Morikawa returns to England, bringing recent strong form and new personal milestones to Royal Birkdale.

Collin Morikawa, now 29 and a new father, is set to compete in the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. This marks his return to the tournament five years after he secured the Claret Jug at Royal St. George's in 2021. Morikawa and his wife, Kat, welcomed their first child in early June, though details regarding the child's gender and name remain private.

Since the birth of his child, Morikawa has shown solid performance in his three starts. He finished tied for 29th at the RBC Canadian Open, followed by a tie for 17th at the U.S. Open. His most recent outing saw him claim third place at the Travelers Championship on June 25, fueled by impressive rounds of 64 and 61 over the final two days. Morikawa is currently listed at +2500 (Bovada) for the Masters Tournament.

Morikawa is part of a 156-golfer field vying for a record first prize of $3.2 million from a total purse of $17.75 million. Among the competitors are fellow University of California, Berkeley alumni Max Homa and Michael Kim. Homa, whose current price for the 3M Open is +35000 (FanDuel), and Kim, listed at +12500 (Bovada) for the same event, will also be teeing off at Royal Birkdale. Morikawa's opening round is scheduled for 6:42 a.m. PT on Thursday.

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FAQ

When did Collin Morikawa win The Open Championship?: Collin Morikawa won The Open Championship five years ago, in 2021, at Royal St. George's.
How has Collin Morikawa performed recently?: Since the birth of his child in early June, Collin Morikawa has tied for 29th at the RBC Canadian Open, tied for 17th at the U.S. Open, and finished third at the Travelers Championship.
What is the prize money for The Open Championship?: The 154th Open Championship features a record first prize of $3.2 million from a total purse of $17.75 million.