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Collin Morikawa Reflects on Frustrating Loss at Arnold Palmer Invitational

The former major champion grapples with missed opportunities as Russell Henley claims victory with a dramatic eagle finish.

MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: A "Golf Channel/NBC Sports" logo is seen on a television tower on the 18th hole during the second round of the Accenture Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on February 24, 2011 in Marana, Arizona. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 09: Collin Morikawa looks on while playing the first hole during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard 2025 at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 09, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Collin Morikawa of the United States speaks to the media prior to THE PLAYERS Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass on March 11, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Feb 1, 2025; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Collin Morikawa lines up his putt on the fourth hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Collin Morikawa held a three-shot lead with five holes to play at the Arnold Palmer Invitational but faltered on the back nine, finishing one stroke behind Russell Henley.
  • Henley secured the victory with a pivotal eagle on the par-5 16th hole, a moment that was missed by NBC's live broadcast, drawing criticism from fans.
  • Morikawa, who has not won on American soil since 2021, expressed his frustration over the loss, describing it as a 'stinging' reminder of the challenges of winning on the PGA Tour.
  • The 28-year-old has recorded multiple runner-up finishes and top-10 placements in recent seasons but has struggled to close out tournaments, a trend he acknowledges and is working to overcome.
  • Morikawa now shifts his focus to The Players Championship, aiming to rebound and end his 18-month winless drought.