Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa is officially back on Team USA, set to make his third Ryder Cup appearance when the Americans face Europe at Bethpage Black in 2025.
Morikawa burst onto the Ryder Cup stage at Whistling Straits in 2021, where, at just 24 years old, he played like a seasoned veteran. Partnered with Dustin Johnson, the pair steamrolled through foursomes and four-balls, going a perfect 3-0 together. Johnson capped off a historic 5-0-0 record, while Morikawa delivered the clinching half point on Sunday against Viktor Hovland to lock up Team USA’s commanding 19-9 victory.
Ryder Cup in Rome Was Rough
But 2023 in Rome was a very different story. Morikawa couldn’t find the same momentum, dropping both of his four-ball matches alongside Xander Schauffele and Sam Burns. In foursomes, he and Rickie Fowler fell 2&1 to Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka. Then, Hovland got his revenge from Whistling Straits, beating Morikawa 4&3 in Sunday singles.
Now 28, Morikawa enters 2025 not as an automatic qualifier but as a captain’s pick from Keegan Bradley — a reminder that his recent Ryder Cup résumé hasn’t been spotless. Still, his ball-striking pedigree and major championship credentials make him a valuable piece of the puzzle for Team USA as they look to defend home soil.
What is Morikawa’s Overall Ryder Cup Record?
Morikawa’s overall Ryder Cup record stands at 4-3-1. While not bad, it underscores the ups and downs of his first two appearances. At Bethpage Black, he’ll need to tap back into his Whistling Straits dominance and avoid the stumbles that plagued him in Rome.
The talent is undeniable. The question is whether Morikawa can deliver under the pressure of New York’s crowds and Europe’s relentless depth. If he does, Team USA’s chances of keeping the Cup sky-high just got a whole lot better.
