The AT&T Pebble Beach Thriller

The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am concluded on 15 February 2026 with Collin Morikawa securing a dramatic one-shot victory at 22-under par. This win ended an 847-day winless drought for Morikawa and marked his seventh career PGA Tour title. Key Highlights of the from the final round The Winning Shot: Morikawa clinched the title by birdieing the 72nd hole after a 20-minute wait in the 18th fairway. He hit a 235-yard 4-iron to the edge of the green and two-putted for the win. Morikawa arrived at the par-5 18th hole tied for the lead at 21-under par with Min Woo Lee. After finding the fairway with his drive, he was forced to wait 20 minutes for the group ahead to finish. The Cause: Jacob Bridgeman, playing in the group ahead, hit a shot from the beach that struck a cliff and bounced back into the ocean, followed by further delays as he struggled to mark his ball in gusting winds. The Reaction: To stay loose in the cold Pacific air, Morikawa walked down to the ocean and back roughly 10 times, trying to focus on the scenery rather than the impending shot. Morikawa’s Final Round Performance Final Round Score 67 (-5) Winning Margin 1 Stroke over Min Woo Lee & Sepp Straka Crucial Stretch Back-to-back birdies on 15 and 16, followed by a bogey on 17 World Ranking Moved to No. 5 in the OWGR Scheffler’s Charge: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler nearly pulled off a historic comeback, carding a round-of-the-day 63 (-9) including three eagles to briefly tie for the lead before finishing T4. The "Three-Eagle" Breakdown Scheffler dismantled three of the four par-5s at Pebble Beach, using a mix of elite long-iron play and a rare hot putter. Hole 2 (Par 5): After a birdie on the 1st, Scheffler hit a 7-wood to just 5 feet to secure his first eagle of the day. Hole 6 (Par 5): He laced a 3-wood approach to 25 feet and drained the putt, moving to 6-under par through just six holes. Hole 18 (Par 5): Needing something special to set the clubhouse lead, he smashed a 329-yard drive followed by a knockdown 6-iron from 186 yards to within 3 feet for a tap-in eagle. Challenging Conditions: The final round was played in brutal conditions, with wind gusts reaching 20 mph and cold Pacific air affecting play. Personal Milestone: During his post-round interview, Morikawa announced that he and his wife, Katherine, are expecting their first child this spring. My Take on the Tournament Beyond the numbers and leaderboard drama, the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am reminded everyone why golf’s greatest moments often come from patience, resilience, and a bit of poetry in the midst of chaos. Watching Collin Morikawa stay composed through a long delay, gusting winds, and the relentless beauty of the Pacific coastline was more than just a victory, it was a statement about mental strength in sport. Scheffler’s electrifying charge, with three awe-inspiring eagles, showed why the pursuit of perfection is never predictable, and why golf, at its best, can be both heartbreaking and thrilling in equal measure. For the fans who braved the elements and those watching at home, Pebble Beach delivered a Sunday that felt both timeless and unforgettable: a blend of skill, drama, and the simple human stories that elevate competition into something memorable. And with Morikawa celebrating a long-awaited win, and the anticipation of a new chapter in his personal life, this Pebble Beach tournament will be remembered not just for the scores, but for the how established golfers, still grind it out to win out there on the PGA Tour and what each win means for them.