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2021 CJ Cup: Top 10 power rankings at The Summit Club

By Mike Randleman

Sep 3, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Sungjae Im lines a putt on the 2nd green during the second round of the Tour Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Sungjae Im lines a putt on the 2nd green during the second round of the Tour Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2021; Haven, Wisconsin, USA; Team USA player Collin Morikawa reacts to his putt on the 17th green during day two four-ball rounds for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2021; Haven, Wisconsin, USA; Team USA player Collin Morikawa reacts to his putt on the 17th green during day two four-ball rounds for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

If the Americans were to lose the Ryder Cup, one of the pitfalls would have been Collin Morikawa’s health. He was the top point earner in the qualification, but a back injury appeared to slow him down during a lackluster run through the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

The depth of the American side kept Morikawa from having to play all five matches, though it looked like he could have. Morikawa went 3-0-1, securing the half point in Sunday singles that officially won the U.S.A. the Ryder Cup.

He and Dustin Johnson made an extraordinary combo in both alternate shot and best ball. They’re now both in the field at the CJ Cup looking to knock off one another.

Morikawa is a Las Vegas resident. The Las Vegas Review Journal reports he plays and practices at The Summit Club, so count that as a plus for him this week.

Not to mention, rest is on his side. This is his first event of the 2021-22 season, eschewing events like the Fortinet Championship in his home state of California and the Shriners Children’s Open at another Las Vegas course, TPC Summerlin.

Morikawa was far and away the leader on the PGA Tour last season in strokes gained approach (1.17). He was fifth in greens in regulation (70.8%).

The former Cal Golden Bear’s weakness as a pro has been with the putter. Fortunately for him, he can get hot when in contention and should improve as he gains years on tour. Not to mention this week, he should have a better read of things than most players coming to The Summit Club for the first time.

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