Morikawa says he has 'to learn how to win'

INZAI, Japan - Two-time Major champion Collin Morikawa said on Oct 23 that "winning is tough" as he looks for his first victory of 2024 at the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan this week.

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The American romped to the 2023 title at Narashino Country Club near Tokyo by six shots to end a two-year title drought. He has not lifted a trophy since and described his 2024 season, which has included two runner-up finishes, as "solid" rather than spectacular.

Morikawa was part of the United States team who beat the Internationals at the Presidents Cup in Montreal in September and is hoping to keep that form going this week in Japan.

"It's a place I look forward to every year. Knowing that I won last year, lot of good memories. It was my first win in two years. Look, winning's tough. No matter what it is, winning is tough. You have to learn how to win," said the 27-year-old, who has Japanese heritage.

Morikawa will be up against fellow American Xander Schauffele, who won the PGA Championship and British Open in a breakthrough 2024, and Japan's Olympic bronze medallist Hideki Matsuyama.