Collin Morikawa Wins WGC-Mexico Championship with Spectacular Final Round 62 at Club de Golf Chapultepec

Collin Morikawa delivered one of the finest closing rounds of his career on Saturday afternoon at Club de Golf Chapultepec, firing a bogey-free 8-under-par 62 to claim a three-shot victory at the WGC-Mexico Championship. The 29-year-old American was flawless throughout the thin-air conditions of Mexico City, making eight birdies while overcoming a two-shot deficit to capture his first World Golf Championship title and third PGA Tour victory of the young 2026 season.

Morikawa entered the final round trailing overnight leader Jon Rahm by two strokes, but quickly erased that deficit with birdies on three of his first four holes. The two-time major champion was particularly impressive with his iron play throughout the afternoon, consistently finding the heart of greens despite the challenging altitude adjustments required at 7,800 feet above sea level. His precision approach shots set up numerous makeable birdie opportunities that he converted with the putting stroke that has become increasingly reliable over the past two seasons.

Rahm, seeking his second WGC title, mounted a spirited challenge with four birdies on the front nine but ultimately could not match Morikawas relentless pressure over the closing stretch. The Spanish star struggled with his putting on the lightning-fast greens, missing several opportunities inside 12 feet that would have kept him within striking distance of the leader. His final round 69 was respectable but insufficient against an opponent playing at the peak of his considerable powers.

The turning point came at the par-5 15th hole, where Morikawa reached the green in two shots before rolling in a 25-foot eagle putt that opened up a three-shot lead with three holes remaining. His celebration was notably emotional, recognizing both the quality of the shot and the significance of the moment in what has become an increasingly confident start to his 2026 campaign. The eagle effectively ended any hopes of a dramatic finish while showcasing the aggressive style that has made him so successful in big tournaments.

Morikawas victory validates the technical changes he has made with instructor Rick Sessinghaus during the off-season, particularly his improved distance control with wedges that proved crucial in the thin air of Mexico City. His ability to adapt to unusual conditions while maintaining his trademark precision has always been a strength, but Saturdays performance demonstrated a new level of mental toughness that bodes well for upcoming major championships. The win moves him to second in the FedEx Cup standings and establishes him as an early favorite for The Players Championship next month.

For the field, Morikawas dominant display served as a reminder of his exceptional talent when his game is firing on all cylinders. Viktor Hovland and Cameron Smith tied for third place at 12-under-par, four shots behind the champion, in what was an otherwise high-quality leaderboard befitting a World Golf Championship event. As the PGA Tour prepares for its Florida swing, Morikawas Mexico victory provides compelling evidence that he has regained the form that made him one of golfs most consistent performers during his early professional years.