How does Collin Morikawa win The Sentry? By invoking Tiger Woods’ mentality

Collin Morikawa has hit 52-of-54 greens so far this week at Kapalua, a sign that his ball-striking is on fire.

Another sign? Morikawa gained 4.010 strokes on approach during Saturday’s third round, in which he shot an 11-under 62. Remarkably, this outpaced his ball-striking round in 2024, as he gained 3.491 strokes approaching the green during the first round of the Memorial — where he ultimately lost to Scottie Scheffler by a stroke.

Yet, despite this impressive performance thus far, Morikawa still trails Hideki Matsuyama by one going into the final round of The Sentry.

He has not won professionally since the 2023 ZOZO Championship in Japan, but

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