00:00 – Collin Morikawa Misses the Cut Again at The Open Championship – Cal Alumni Struggle
03:26 – Collin Morikawa’s 68 at Scottish Open & Michael Kim’s Open Championship Return: Golf Highlights
06:40 – Collin Morikawa’s Disappointing Start at The Open: What’s Next?
1. Collin Morikawa Misses the Cut Again at The Open Championship – Cal Alumni Struggle
Collin Morikawa, a Cal alum, misses the cut for the third time in four years at The Open Championship. This follows his struggles since 2021, including missed cuts in 2022 and 2023. Other Cal golfers like Michael Kim, Byeong Hun An, and Sampson Zhang also failed to advance. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads after a dominant round. Learn why Morikawa’s hopes were dashed and what it means for the Cal golf legacy.
Key points: Morikawa’s 74 in Round 2 left him 7-over, Cal alumni struggles, Scheffler’s lead, and the impact of caddy changes on performance.
2. Collin Morikawa’s 68 at Scottish Open & Michael Kim’s Open Championship Return: Golf Highlights
Watch highlights from the Genesis Scottish Open as Collin Morikawa shoots a 68, and Michael Kim secures a spot at The Open Championship. Stay updated on the latest golf news and scores. #Golf #ScottishOpen #OpenChampionship
3. Collin Morikawa’s Disappointing Start at The Open: What’s Next?
Collin Morikawa struggled with a 4-over-par 75 in the first round of The Open Championship, facing a tough path to make the cut. Playing in chilly, windy, and rainy conditions at Royal Portrush, Morikawa (world No. 6) is now tied for 115th after 32 holes. Key highlights: Five players shot 4-under-par 67, including U.S. player Harris English. Morikawa’s five bogeys and one birdie included a costly first-hole bogey. He missed the cut at last year’s Open and has not won a major since 2021. Three former Cal golfers (Byeong Hun An, Michael Kim, Sampson Zheng) also faced challenges. Can Morikawa recover for a potential third major title? #Golf #TheOpen #CollinMorikawa #GolfTournament #MajorChampionships
Colin Morawa misses the cut again at the Open Championship. Cal alumni struggle. Colin Morawa’s disappointing performance at the Open Championship. It was a disheartening day for the alumni of the University of California, Berkeley, as all four former Golden Bears golfers who participated in the Open Championship were unable to make the cut. This included Colin Morawa, who was aiming for his third major title and his first victory of any kind since October 2023. Morawa, who previously triumphed at the Open Championship in 2021, has struggled in the UK since then, missing the cut in both 2022 and 2023 and only managing a tie for 16th place last year. This year marked the third time in four years that Morawa failed to advance as he fell significantly short of qualifying for Saturday’s third round. He recorded a score of three over par 74 in the second round at the Royal Portric Golf Club in Portric, Northern Ireland, leaving him at a total of 7 over for the tournament. The cut line was set at one over, making his performance all the more disappointing. After completing two rounds, Morawa found himself tied for 130th place out of 156 competitors. Only the top 70 golfers and ties after the second round would move on to Saturday’s play. In a remarkable display of skill, world number one Scotty Sheffller took the lead heading into the third round, having shot an impressive seven under par 64 on Friday. He stands at 10 under for the tournament, just one shot ahead of England’s Matt Fitzpatrick. Unfortunately, Morawa was not alone in his struggles. The other three former Cal golfers also faced challenges. Michael Kim bogeied three of his last five holes on Friday, finishing with a second round score of one over par 72, which left him at four over for the tournament, just missing the cut. Bong Hanin, who spent a year at Cal before turning professional, managed an evenpar round of 71 on Friday. But his total of five over par, was still well below the cut line. The fourth Cal golfer, Samson Jen, who earned his spot in the open by finishing as the runner-up at the final qualifying event in Liverpool, England, saw his hopes dashed when he shot a two over 73, ending at 8 over for the tournament. Morawa, currently ranked number six in the world, had high expectations, especially with his new caddy, Billy Foster, who had been on the bag for both the Scottish Open and the Open Championships. However, this partnership did not yield the desired results as Morawa missed the cut in both tournaments. Foster was only scheduled to assist Morawa for these two events in the UK, suggesting that Morawa will be seeking his fifth different caddy since April for his next competition. During his round on Friday, Morawa managed to score three birdies, but unfortunately he also recorded four bogeies and a double bogey, which ultimately marred his performance. What do you think? Is it time for Morawa to reassess his strategy and caddy choices? Or do you believe he can bounce back from this setback? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Asterisk asterisk Colin Morawa’s 68 at Scottish Open and Michael Kim’s Open Championship return golf highlights. In a thrilling display of skill, Colin Morawa made headlines by scoring a 68 during the Genesis Scottish Open held in Scotland. The 28-year-old graduate from Cal achieved an impressive eagle on his third hole. Yet, he concluded the first round tied for 33rd place with a score of two underpar. As he prepares for the upcoming Open Championship in Northern Ireland next week, Morakawa finds himself four strokes behind the leaders on the par 70 course at the Renaissance Club in North Bareric, Scotland. In other exciting news, fellow Cal alumnist Michael Kim received a boost when he was announced as one of six players added to the 156 player lineup for the Royal Portrait event next week. The 31-year-old South Korean, currently ranked number 56 in the world, is making a comeback to the Open after missing the tournament last year. Leading the pack in Scotland are four players, Nico Echavvaria, Sept Straka, Jake Knap, and Victor Perez. All of whom shot remarkable six under 64s. Notably, Knap played a flawless round without any bogeies and is eagerly hoping for a lastminute invitation to the open. Trailing just one stroke behind at five under 65 are four other players, while five more, including Victor Havland, recorded scores of 66. Among the 19 players sharing 14th place are world number one Scotty Sheffller and former Cal player Bong Han, both of whom carded 67s. And who is the top performer among the three former Golden Bears in the tournament, started strong with birdies on three of his first four holes. However, he faced a setback with back-to-back bogeies on holes eight and nine. He made a strong comeback on the back nine, finishing at two under with birdies on the 10th and 16th holes. Morau’s round began on a high note with an eagle, three on the par 5 fifth hole, followed by a birdie on the sixth. Unfortunately, he encountered difficulties with bogeies on holes 7, 8, and 10, bringing him back to even par for the day. Nevertheless, he rallied with birdies on the 12th and 14th holes, finishing two under over the last eight holes. Meanwhile, Kim, aged 30, is currently tied for 49th place after posting a score of one under 69, which included an impressive streak of nine consecutive pars on the front nine. He bounced back from bogeies on the 11th and 12th holes with an eagle, two on the 13th, and secured his underpar status with a birdie on the 16th. Kim will join Morakawa and and fellow Calg graduate Samson Jang at the open marking a significant presence for the Bears with four participants in this prestigious tournament. Jen, who is 23 years old, earned a spot through a qualifying event held in Liverpool, England earlier this month. This article was originally published on Calbears on SI and is shared here with permission. Colin Morawa’s disappointing start at the Open. What’s next? Colin Morau’s journey at the Open Championship began under less than ideal conditions as he faced the harsh elements of chilly winds and rain at the Royal Portrait Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Despite his proven track record, Morakawa struggled in the opening round, posting a score of four over par 75. This puts him in a precarious position, needing a significant improvement in Friday’s round just to continue beyond the cut. But here’s where it gets controversial. Can Morawa, a two-time major champion, turn around his fortunes in time? As the tournament progresses, only the top 70 golfers and their ties will see action in Saturday’s third round. Currently, Morakawa is tied for 115th place, which places him eight strokes behind the early leaders. These leaders, a diverse group from across the globe, including Harris English from the United States, Jacob Scavison from Denmark, Hatoni from China, Christian Vizuadinhout from South Africa, and Matt Fitzpatrick from England have set a strong pace with scores of four under par 67. Notably, Harris is the highest ranked among them, sitting at number 19 in the world rankings. World number one Scotty Sheffller, who entered the tournament as a favorite, finished his first round just one stroke behind the leaders, positioning himself well for the upcoming rounds. Meanwhile, other former Cal golfers faced their own challenges. Bong Hunan ended up nine shots behind the leaders after a series of bogeies while Michael Kim and Samson Jung also Cal alumni finished with scores of 74 and 77 respectively. Morawa ranked sixth globally had high expectations coming into the open especially after his victory in 2021. However, his recent performances, including a missed cut at last week’s Scottish Open, suggest he might still be searching for his best form. His round was bookend by bogeies, and despite a birdie on the sixth, he couldn’t gain the momentum needed. This is the part most people miss. Morawa’s resilience will be crucial now more than ever. Having not won a PGA Tour event since October 2023 and with a history of ups and downs at the Open, his next move could be pivotal. What do you think? Can Morawa recalibrate and reclaim his top form in time to challenge for the title? Or is this another sign of a deeper struggle within his game? Share your thoughts and join the discussion below.