Akshay Bhatia, who led by two shots going into the final round, finished tied-sixth, three shots behind the winner at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament. Struggling to maintain momentum, Bhatia managed only two birdies in his last 29 holes, losing the lead early in the final round due to swirling winds and pressure.
Indian-American Sahith Theegala finished tied-60th after carding a 71. The spotlight, however, shone on Collin Morikawa, who broke a 28-month winless streak with a strong performance in challenging conditions. Morikawa’s 5-under 67 secured a one-shot victory over Sepp Straka and Min Woo Lee.
Morikawa, a two-time major champion, ended a 45-start winless run with his victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He displayed composure under pressure, securing the win with back-to-back birdies, including a crucial shot on the 18th hole. Additionally, Morikawa shared the emotional news of expecting his first child this spring.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler made a remarkable comeback, shooting a 63 with three eagles to finish tied for fourth alongside Tommy Fleetwood. Despite a tense final hole and a 20-minute delay, Morikawa’s steady performance secured his victory, marking a triumphant return to the winner’s circle.
