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Passing the Torch?

By Dan Kaplan • August 10, 2020

The 2020 PGA Championship showcased Collin Morikawa's impressive victory. Key highlights include:

  • Morikawa shot 65-64 on the weekend, the lowest ever at a PGA Championship
  • He won the tournament at -13, with a dramatic chip-in birdie and an eagle on the 16th hole
  • At times, 7 players were tied for the lead, creating a competitive final round

I draw a parallel between Morikawa and Tiger Woods, noting that both won 3 times and a major in their first 29 PGA starts. This might be a "torch passing moment" from the older generation of golfers (Tiger, Phil) to younger talents like:

  • Matt Wolff (21, t4th place)
  • Cameron Champ (t10th)
  • Viktor Hovland (23, t33rd)

The question remains: Will the 2020 PGA be just the beginning for Morikawa and the gang or will Tiger/Phil and the rest of the tour veterans get some more time in the sun?