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2021 Sony Open: Top 10 power rankings at Waialae

By Mike Randleman

Jan 14, 2018; Honolulu, HI, USA; A general view of the 17th green with the palm trees forming a W for Waialae Country Club as seen during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2018; Honolulu, HI, USA; A general view of the 17th green with the palm trees forming a W for Waialae Country Club as seen during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 10, 2020; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Collin Morikawa acknowledges the crowd before his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2020; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Collin Morikawa acknowledges the crowd before his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Collin Morikawa will be eager to get back to competition after a disappointing Sunday at the Tournament of Champions. The 23-year-old opened in 69-65-65 and was just one shot behind the 54-hole lead.

The two-time winner couldn’t get it done in the final round, posting an even-par 73 to fall to T-7th at this event for the second year in a row. Nonetheless, it was still another high finish for one of golf’s phenoms.

Morikawa’s sparkling collegiate career at Cal immediately translated to pro wins at the 2019 Barracuda Championship and 2020 PGA Championship. Since August’s PGA, Morikawa has accrued four more top-12s worldwide.

He’s here at the Sony Open for the second time. Morikawa took T-21st (65-70-68-72) in 2020. The bogeys in his final four holes spoiled an otherwise great tournament that had him in contention most of the way. Morikawa had a mediocre ball-striking weekend by his standards but was fourth in the field in strokes gained around the green (.796). He’s 13th (.541) for the season.

He mentioned his approach play needed improvement after the Tournament of Champions. Whether or not he can get that to where he’d like it, Morikawa’s proven he can finesse his way around Waialae if he needs to. Smaller, less undulating greens should also make things easier for his balky putter.

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If Morikawa can dial in his irons that helped him finish second in 2019-20 in SG approach (.884), then he’ll be in the mix at the Sony Open.

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