Collin Morikawa’s video game is back.
After a truly difficult stretch to start his 2024 season, Morikawa is clicking all cylinders. He published a 3-under 68 Saturday at the RBC Heritage and remains in solo 3rd at 14-under.
Naturally, he still tracks Masters champ Scottie Scheffler by 2 strokes.
The Cal Berkeley graduate is positive he can get the task done this time.
“I definitely wish to win. There’s no reason– you take a look at the previous 2 weeks, it’s like, I’ve offered myself opportunities, it’s time to close one out,” Morikawa stated after his round.
“I believe for tomorrow I’ve simply got to remain within myself and play my video game. I’ve actually got to adhere to my tactical plan, stay with how I have actually outlined out this golf course, and go from there.”
Collin Morikawa on 15th hole at RBC Heritage Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images
It may take a bit moreover if he wishes to include another title to his belt.
Scheffler is playing along with anybody given that prime Tiger Woods in the early 2000’s. He just is not making any errors.
In order for Morikawa to win today, he will likely require to go really low Sunday. With his video game rounding into type, he is definitely capable of doing simply that.
“This is how I seem like I utilized to play. That’s what’s fantastic is that you simply discover a method to rating and you discover a method to keep yourself near the lead,” discussed Morikawa.
The two-time significant winner then provided a particular anecdote for his psychological technique.
“Webb Simpson informed me early in my profession, if you simply have a possibility with 9 holes to go or 18 holes on a Sunday, you’ve done a great deal of the work required. Tomorrow is simply everything about dedicating to your shots and simply bearing in mind that– remaining in your own head, not attempting to play anybody else’s golf.”
He can not fret about what anybody else, Scheffler consisted of is doing. He will require to play exceptional golf if he desires to close this out. That is all however a certainty.
Kendall Capps is the Senior Editor of SB Nation’s Playing Through. For more golf protection, follow us @_PlayingThrough on all significant social networks platforms.