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Fatherhood Debut: Morikawa Returns Injured, Eyes Canadian Open

6/11/2026

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Morikawa New Dad

Collin Morikawa played the RBC Canadian Open on June 10, 2026, his first start after becoming a father.
He said he is not on PGA Tour boards, cannot comment on two-track system, and noted smaller fields help players while open fields let unknowns emerge, suggesting the tournament may need to evolve.
He is coping with a back injury and hopes to contend at Canadian Open and carry form into the U.S. Open.

Summary

Morikawa Favorite

Collin Morikawa is listed at 40-1 odds to win the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
Shinnecock Hills rewards accuracy over length, a fit for Morikawa’s precision game.
Golf.com notes the course’s grass and conditions echo The Open, where Morikawa previously triumphed.
Analyst Brady Kannon says driving accuracy and delicate iron work will be decisive for Morikawa.

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Morikawa New Dad

Collin Morikawa played the RBC Canadian Open on June 10, 2026, his first start after becoming a father.
He said he is not on PGA Tour boards, cannot comment on two-track system, and noted smaller fields help players while open fields let unknowns emerge, suggesting the tournament may need to evolve.
He is coping with a back injury and hopes to contend at Canadian Open and carry form into the U.S. Open.

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