PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Collin Morikawa reminded the golf world why he is a two-time major champion on Sunday, delivering a masterclass in clutch golf to win the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and snap a title drought that had stretched back to 2023.

Morikawa finished at 22-under 266, one stroke clear of the field, after birdieing the par-5 72nd hole to seal his seventh career PGA TOUR victory. The win earned him $3.6 million from the tournament's hefty $20 million purse and 700 valuable FedExCup points as the season continues to heat up.

The story of Morikawa's week, however, was written on Saturday. Entering the third round tied for 27th and seemingly out of contention, the 29-year-old produced one of the most remarkable rounds in the storied history of Pebble Beach. His 10-under 62 was a career best, a breathtaking display of precision and scoring that vaulted him from the middle of the pack all the way up to a share of second place heading into the final round.

It was the kind of performance that separates elite talents from the rest of the field. Morikawa attacked pins with surgical iron play, rolled in putts from every corner of the greens, and looked every bit the player who won the PGA Championship and The Open Championship earlier in his career. By the time he signed his scorecard on Saturday evening, the leaderboard had been reshaped entirely.

Sunday brought a different challenge. With the pressure of contention bearing down and a packed leaderboard refusing to relent, Morikawa needed to grind rather than glide. The final round lacked the fireworks of his record-setting third round, but it showcased a different and equally important skill set: composure under pressure.

Coming to the 18th hole, Morikawa knew he needed a birdie to avoid a potential playoff. The par-5 finishing hole at Pebble Beach has provided countless dramatic moments over the decades, and Sunday was no exception. Morikawa delivered when it mattered most, converting his birdie opportunity to secure the one-shot victory and spark an emotional celebration.

For Morikawa, the win carries significance beyond the prize money and FedExCup points. The winless drought since 2023 had been a talking point that followed him from tournament to tournament. Questions about his form, his confidence, and his ability to close had become a recurring theme in press conferences. On Sunday at Pebble Beach, he answered every one of them.

The victory also arrives at a pivotal moment in the PGA TOUR season. With the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club set to begin on February 19, the tour moves to one of its most prestigious venues for a star-studded field that will include world number one Scottie Scheffler and four-time major champion Rory McIlroy. Morikawa will arrive at Riviera riding a wave of momentum that could make him a dangerous contender once again.

What makes this win particularly impressive is the manner in which it was achieved. The combination of a historic Saturday surge and a composed Sunday finish demonstrated the full range of Morikawa's abilities. He can go low when he needs to, and he can manage his game under the most intense pressure the sport has to offer.

At Pebble Beach, along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, Collin Morikawa proved that his best golf is far from behind him. If anything, the drought may have only sharpened his hunger. The rest of the PGA TOUR has been put on notice.