Name: Collin Morikawa's pre-round interview before Round 3 of Arnold Palmer Invitational
Uploaded: 2025-03-08T18:44:32.000Z
Duration: 36 s
Description: Prior to the third round at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Collin Morikawa joins Smylie Kaufman to talk about his mindset heading into the round just three stroke off the lead and adjustments he needs to make due to the green speeds at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Check out Collin Morikawa’s best shots, including bunker hole-outs, impossible chip-ins and near-aces, from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season. 

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa spins back his tee shot from 144 yards and scares the hole.

Collin Morikawa spins back tee shot to 2 feet at TGL

In the final round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Collin Morikawa's drive on the 473-yard, par-4 18th hole travels 302 yards and finds the fairway, his 178-yard approach from the fairway lands on the green, leaving a 25-foot 5-inch putt, and he sinks the 25-foot 5-inch putt for birdie.

Collin Morikawa hits 178-yard approach to 25 feet, sets up birdie on No. 18 at Baycurrent

In the second round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Collin Morikawa's drive on the 419-yard, par-4 9th went 292 yards into the fairway, his 124-yard approach landed on the green 10 feet 3 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot-3-inch putt to remain at 2-under par for the round.

Collin Morikawa hits 124-yard approach to 10 feet, sets up birdie at Baycurrent

In the second round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Collin Morikawa's drive on the 530-yard, par-5 6th went 327 yards into the fairway, his 198-yard approach landed on the green 19 feet 4 inches from the hole, his 35-foot-1-inch chip remained in the fairway leaving 29 feet 1 inch, and he made the 29-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Collin Morikawa sinks short birdie putt at Baycurrent

In the second round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Collin Morikawa's drive on the 528-yard, par-5 4th hole traveled 280 yards into the primary rough, his shot from the rough went 78 yards to the fairway, his 176-yard approach from the fairway landed 21 feet from the hole, and he made the 21-foot putt for birdie.

Collin Morikawa sinks birdie putt at Baycurrent

In the first round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Collin Morikawa's tee shot on the 445-yard, par-4 17th hole travels 305 yards into the fairway bunker, leaving 143 yards to the hole, his 136-yard approach from the fairway bunker lands on the green, leaving a 22-foot 7-inch putt, and he sinks the 22-foot 7-inch putt for birdie.

Collin Morikawa sets up birdie on No. 17 with good approach at Baycurrent

In the first round of the 2025 Baycurrent, Collin Morikawa's tee shot on the 343-yard, par-4 13th hole traveled 306 yards and found the greenside bunker, leaving 37 yards to the hole, his 39-yard bunker shot landed on the green, finishing 8 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he sank an 8-foot 6-inch putt to remain at 1-under par for the round.

Collin Morikawa gets up-and-down for birdie on No. 13 at Baycurrent

Ahead of the 2025 Baycurrent Classic, Collin Morikawa talks about how he's prioritizing putting and regaining comfort with hitting cut shots over the fall offseason.

Collin Morikawa discusses focusing on putting, ball control during fall reset

Check out the all-time greatest shots from the Baycurrent Classic, featuring Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama and Collin Morikawa.

All-time best shots from Baycurrent Classic

Ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Collin Morikawa talks about the friendly bets between U.S. players and vice captains, led by Brandt Snedeker and Kevin Kisner, to simulate pressure during early week preparation. 

Collin Morikawa talks friendly Ryder Cup wagers between U.S. players, vice captains 

Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa and other PGA TOUR players share the best golf advice they’ve ever received.

Players share the best golf advice they’ve received

In the second round of the 2025 Procore, Collin Morikawa's tee shot on the 529-yard, par-5 5th hole traveled 279 yards into the right rough, his 168-yard shot from the rough landed in the right intermediate, his 83-yard approach from the rough landed on the right side of the green 11 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 11-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Collin Morikawa sinks 11-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at Procore

Collin Morikawa reflects on his successes, struggles and learnings throughout the 2025 FedExCup season. Morikawa finished runner-up twice in 19 events played, as well as earning a captain's pick for the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Team.

Collin Morikawa reflects on 2025 campaign

Ahead of the 2025 Procore Championship, UC Berkeley alum Collin Morikawa discusses his Northern California ties, playing in front of family and friends here and his comfort level at Silverado Resort. 

Collin Morikawa on Northern California ties, feeling at home at Procore

The PGA TOUR digital team discusses the six captain's picks who made the U.S. Ryder Cup Team, along with others who were left out. 

Did Keegan Bradley get it right with his captain's picks for U.S. Ryder Cup Team?

In the second round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes a 24-foot birdie putt on the par-4 8th hole.

Collin Morikawa sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-3 2nd hole.

Collin Morikawa plays slope perfectly for near-ace at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa shot 6-under 64 and sits T3 after Thursday.

Collin Morikawa | Round 1 | TOUR Championship | Rapid Rounds

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Collin Morikawa keep birdie train going at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 12 at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-4 eighth hole.

Collin Morikawa throws a dart for birdie at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 5 at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-4 third hole.

Collin Morikawa comes out firing with birdie at TOUR Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 13 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-4 10th hole.

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 10 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-5 4th hole.

Collin Morikawa reaches in two to set up birdie at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Collin Morikawa throws a dart off the tee to set up birdie at BMW Championship

In the second round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Collin Morikawa makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 18 at BMW Championship

Prior to the third round at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Collin Morikawa joins Smylie Kaufman to talk about his mindset heading into the round just three stroke off the lead and adjustments he needs to make due to the green speeds at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.

Collin Morikawa's pre-round interview before Round 3 of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Ludvig Åberg's approach shot on the par-3 fifth hole bounces out of the bunker and onto the green.

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel sinks a 7-foot putt on the 13th hole to claim Match 3 for Atlanta Drive GC.

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

While watching Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Lexi Thompson talks to Marty Smith about hitting at the screen in the SoFi Center for the first time and potentially playing in the WTGL's inaugural season in 2027.

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL 

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup gets under the rocks on the "Stinger," hitting a 1-iron and ultimately winning the hole for Atlanta Drive. At just a 2-degree launch angle, Gotterup's shot never got more than 16 feet off the ground and traveled 299 yards.

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC chips in on hole No. 9 to fire up his team.

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Wyndham Clark hits his approach shot on No. 3 to 7 feet, winning the hole for his team and tying the match.
 

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup wins hole No. 6 for Atlanta Drive GC with a crazy, 33-foot chip-in from an awkward lie.
 

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC drills the camera perched on top of the big screen with his approach shot on hole No. 2, which lands 8 feet away. Atlanta Drive alternate Chris Gotterup drains the putt to win the hole.

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Check out Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season, highlighted by his win at The Genesis Invitational.

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 15 feet to win the match against Los Angeles Golf Club for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL 

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 17 feet to win the 12th hole and take the lead for his team.

Collin Morikawa's pre-round interview before Round 3 of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL

Michael Thorbjornsen pours it in the hole for Boston Common Golf at TGL

Collin Morikawa spins back tee shot to 2 feet at TGL

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

Collin Morikawa spins back tee shot to 2 feet at TGL

Collin Morikawa hits 178-yard approach to 25 feet, sets up birdie on No. 18 at Baycurrent

Collin Morikawa hits 124-yard approach to 10 feet, sets up birdie at Baycurrent

Collin Morikawa sinks short birdie putt at Baycurrent

Collin Morikawa sinks birdie putt at Baycurrent

Collin Morikawa sets up birdie on No. 17 with good approach at Baycurrent

Collin Morikawa gets up-and-down for birdie on No. 13 at Baycurrent

Collin Morikawa discusses focusing on putting, ball control during fall reset

All-time best shots from Baycurrent Classic

Collin Morikawa talks friendly Ryder Cup wagers between U.S. players, vice captains

Players share the best golf advice they’ve received

Collin Morikawa sinks 11-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at Procore

Collin Morikawa reflects on 2025 campaign

Collin Morikawa on Northern California ties, feeling at home at Procore

Did Keegan Bradley get it right with his captain's picks for U.S. Ryder Cup Team?

Collin Morikawa sinks a 24-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa plays slope perfectly for near-ace at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa | Round 1 | TOUR Championship | Rapid Rounds

Collin Morikawa keep birdie train going at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 12 at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa throws a dart for birdie at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 5 at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa comes out firing with birdie at TOUR Championship

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 13 at BMW Championship

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 10 at BMW Championship

Collin Morikawa reaches in two to set up birdie at BMW Championship

Collin Morikawa throws a dart off the tee to set up birdie at BMW Championship

Collin Morikawa makes birdie on No. 18 at BMW Championship