The Long-Awaited Victory and the Clubs that Made it Happen
In a thrilling turn of events, Collin Morikawa, who had been enduring a nearly three-year drought on the PGA Tour, emerged victorious at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. But here's the intriguing part: he had to wait for nearly half an hour before sealing the deal with that crucial shot.
The shot in question, a precise 4-iron from 233 yards, was followed by two putts just off the green, securing his win by one stroke over Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka. This triumph marked Morikawa's seventh PGA Tour title and his first since the 2023 Baycurrent Classic.
And this is where it gets interesting for golf enthusiasts and equipment buffs alike. The winning shot was struck with a TaylorMade P·DHY 4-Iron, showcasing Morikawa's prowess as one of the top iron players in the game. His performance on the Monterey Peninsula was exceptional, ranking first in strokes gained/approach and second in greens in regulation. He achieved this with a mixed set of TaylorMade irons, which he also used during his impressive third-round 62, joining an elite group of only seven players since 1985 to hit all 18 greens at Pebble Beach.
But it wasn't just his iron play that stood out. Morikawa's tee-to-green game was on point, ranking fifth in driving accuracy with his TaylorMade Qi4D LS driver. This compact yet powerful driver, featuring a Mitsubishi Diamana WhiteBoard 63 X shaft, helped him keep the ball straight off the tee, setting up those precise iron approaches. And let's not forget his switch to the firmer, lower-spinning TaylorMade TP5x golf ball, which he credited for improved spin control and distance management.
"The spin numbers are incredibly consistent," Morikawa remarked. "It performs better in the wind and offers superior distance control, which is crucial in our game."
Even his putter, the TaylorMade Spider Tour X, has a unique backstory. "I actually borrowed it from Kurt Kitayama a couple of weeks ago when we were at home," Morikawa revealed. "It has a nice flow to it, and the mallet design reduces toe hang, allowing for more control. I'm hoping to get those putts online tomorrow and see them drop."
And drop they did, ending a frustrating drought and securing Morikawa's place among the winners once again.
So, what did Collin Morikawa have in his bag at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am?
- Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
- Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D LS (Mitsubishi Diamana WhiteBoard 63X), 8 degrees
- 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D Tour, 15 degrees
- 5-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D Tour, 18 degrees
- Irons (4): TaylorMade P·DHY; (5-6): TaylorMade P·7CB; (7-PW): TaylorMade P·730
- Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 (50, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X
This article was originally published on golfdigest.com
And there you have it, folks! A detailed look at the clubs that helped Collin Morikawa secure his victory. But here's the controversial part: Do you think the equipment made the difference, or was it Morikawa's skill and strategy? Let's discuss in the comments and share your thoughts on the role of technology in modern golf!
