An Electric Weekend Across Two Tours
Some weekends in golf just hit different. February 15–16, 2026, delivered one of those rare stretches where both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf produced moments that will be talked about for years. On the California coast, Collin Morikawa turned in a masterclass at Pebble Beach. Halfway around the world in Adelaide, Anthony Kim — the man many thought we'd never see compete again — won his first individual LIV Golf title in one of the sport's most remarkable comeback stories.
Here's everything that went down this weekend in golf.
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2026: Morikawa's Coastal Masterpiece
Final Leaderboard (Top 10)
| Pos | Player | Score | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collin Morikawa 🇺🇸 | -22 | 266 |
| T2 | Min Woo Lee 🇦🇺 | -21 | 267 |
| T2 | Sepp Straka 🇦🇹 | -21 | 267 |
| T4 | Scottie Scheffler 🇺🇸 | -20 | 268 |
| T4 | Tommy Fleetwood 🏴 | -20 | 268 |
| T6 | Sam Burns 🇺🇸 | -19 | 269 |
| T6 | Akshay Bhatia 🇺🇸 | -19 | 269 |
| T8 | Nico Echavarria 🇨🇴 | -18 | 270 |
| T8 | Shane Lowry 🇮🇪 | -18 | 270 |
| T8 | Hideki Matsuyama 🇯🇵 | -18 | 270 |
The Morikawa Method
Collin Morikawa came into Pebble Beach with quiet confidence and left with a trophy, a $3.6 million check, and a third-round 62 that effectively put the tournament out of reach. That Saturday round — featuring seven birdies and an eagle — was the kind of low-scoring assault that Pebble Beach rarely allows. The Monterey Peninsula demands precision, patience, and nerves of steel on its Poa annua greens, and Morikawa delivered on all three counts.
His ball-striking was characteristically elite, but it was his putting that made the difference. Morikawa has historically been considered a better iron player than putter, which makes this week's performance all the more impressive. When your flatstick is working at Pebble Beach — where wind, grain, and the Pacific Ocean conspire against you — the results speak for themselves.
McIlroy's Title Defense Falls Short
Defending champion Rory McIlroy finished tied for 14th at -17, a solid week by most standards but not the title defense he envisioned. McIlroy, who won last year's Pebble Beach Pro-Am on his way to a historic Masters victory, struggled to find the same magic on the coastal greens. His final-round 64 showed flashes of brilliance, but Morikawa's lead was simply too large to overcome.
Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, finished T4 at -20. After his dominant -27 win at The American Express three weeks ago, many expected Scheffler to challenge for back-to-back victories. He played well but couldn't match Morikawa's third-round fireworks.
For the full leaderboard and stats, check the official PGA Tour results page.
LIV Golf Adelaide 2026: Anthony Kim's Triumphant Return
Final Leaderboard (Top 10)
| Pos | Player | Score | R4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Kim 🇺🇸 | -23 | 63 (-9) |
| 2 | Jon Rahm 🇪🇸 | -20 | 71 (-1) |
| T3 | Peter Uihlein 🇺🇸 | -17 | 68 (-4) |
| T3 | Tyrrell Hatton 🏴 | -17 | 67 (-5) |
| T3 | Bryson DeChambeau 🇺🇸 | -17 | 74 (+2) |
| T6 | Lucas Herbert 🇦🇺 | -16 | 69 (-3) |
| T6 | Dean Burmester 🇿🇦 | -16 | 65 (-7) |
| T8 | Sebastian Munoz 🇨🇴 | -15 | 68 (-4) |
| T8 | Marc Leishman 🇦🇺 | -15 | 65 (-7) |
| T8 | Branden Grace 🇿🇦 | -15 | 69 (-3) |
| T8 | Cameron Smith 🇦🇺 | -15 | 70 (-2) |
Course: The Grange Golf Club, Adelaide, South Australia | Par 72 | 6,946 yards | Prize fund: $20M individual + $5M team
The Comeback No One Saw Coming
If Morikawa's win was a masterclass in precision, Anthony Kim's victory at LIV Golf Adelaide was pure emotion — the culmination of one of golf's most improbable comeback stories.
For those who need a refresher: Anthony Kim was one of the most electrifying players in golf during the late 2000s. A Ryder Cup hero in 2008, a three-time PGA Tour winner by age 23, and a player many believed had the talent to dominate for a decade. Then he disappeared. Injuries, personal struggles, and years of silence. Most of the golf world assumed we'd never see him compete again.
Then LIV Golf gave him a lifeline. Kim returned to competitive golf through the league, and while his early results were understandably rusty, there were glimpses — short-game wizardry, fearless shot-making, the same swagger that once made him a fan favorite. This weekend at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, it all came together in spectacular fashion.
A Blistering Final Round
Kim entered the final round with a lead and then torched The Grange with a 63 (-9) to win by three shots over Jon Rahm, who posted a steady but insufficient 71 (-1) in the final round. When AK gets hot, he stays hot — and Sunday in Adelaide was vintage Anthony Kim. Fearless approaches, clutch putts, and the kind of fist-pumping energy that reminded everyone why he was once the most exciting young player in the game.
Rahm's solo second-place finish at -20 is nothing to scoff at — on most weeks, that wins comfortably. But Kim was simply untouchable this week, running away from the field when it mattered most.
Bryson DeChambeau had a rough final round (+2) but his earlier play was strong enough to hold on for a T3 finish at -17, tied with Peter Uihlein (-4 Sunday) and Tyrrell Hatton (-5 Sunday). Hatton's closing round was quietly excellent, but by then Kim was already on another planet.
Aussie Fans Had Plenty to Cheer About
The Adelaide crowd showed up in force, and they were rewarded with three Australians finishing in the top 10. Lucas Herbert (T6, -16) led the home contingent, while Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith both finished at T8 (-15). Smith, playing in front of an adoring home crowd, showed the kind of form that won him The Open Championship — his short game around The Grange's firm greens was a masterclass in creativity.
What This Win Means
Anthony Kim's first individual LIV Golf victory is significant beyond the trophy. It validates LIV's promise to give players opportunities the traditional tours couldn't — or wouldn't. Whether you love or loathe the rival league, you can't deny the storybook nature of this moment. A player who walked away from professional golf for years, who many wrote off entirely, stood on the 18th green in Adelaide as a champion.
For golf fans who remember watching AK drain putts with that unmistakable confidence, this weekend was a reminder of why we fell in love with the game in the first place. Comebacks like this transcend tour allegiances.
Read more about Anthony Kim's journey back to competitive golf on Golf.com.
The Bigger Picture: A Great Weekend for All Golf Fans
Regardless of where you stand on the PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf debate, weekends like this are a win for everyone who loves the sport. On one coast, a two-time major champion reminded us why he's one of the most complete players in the game. On another continent, a player who nearly vanished from golf forever proved that second chapters exist.
The storylines couldn't be more different, but they share a common thread: elite putting under pressure. Morikawa's precision on Pebble Beach's tricky Poa annua surfaces and Kim's clutch short game at The Grange both came down to confidence on the greens. It's a reminder that no matter where you play — PGA Tour, LIV Golf, or your living room — the putter is the great equalizer.
What Amateurs Can Take Away
Both winners this weekend demonstrated something every amateur can work on: confidence in your stroke under pressure. Morikawa's steady putting through gusty coastal conditions and Kim's fearless lag putting both stemmed from hours of deliberate practice — the kind of structured work that builds trust in your stroke when it matters most.
If you're looking to build that same confidence at home, check out our guide on how to practice putting with purpose. And if you want a structured program to get your game spring-ready, our 5-minute daily putting routine is the perfect place to start.
Looking Ahead: The Genesis Invitational
The PGA Tour heads to Riviera Country Club next week for the Genesis Invitational, another $20 million Signature Event. Ludvig Åberg defends his title at Tiger Woods' tournament, and Morikawa will look to carry his Pebble Beach momentum to one of golf's toughest venues. We'll have a full preview on Thursday — stay tuned.
For more tournament coverage and putting tips, check out our PGA Tour schedule breakdown and keep practicing those putts. Spring golf is right around the corner.
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