THE RYDER CUP

September 26, 2021

Collin Morikawa

Whistling Straits

Quick Quotes

Sunday Singles Matches

Q. I know you're disappointed you didn't make that putt, but you were the man that clinched the Cup for the United States. What does it mean to be part of not just a winning team but the man who did it on 18?

COLLIN MORIKAWA: It means so much, everything, wanting to make that putt, it was a great match against Viktor. I don't think he really missed too many shots. I had to earn my birdies. But to clinch this and bring the Cup back to home soil, it feels so good.

Q. How challenging was it to keep them at bay and then from the jump have that lead and have to finish it today?

COLLIN MORIKAWA: We know paper means nothing, it really doesn't. Even though we knew we had a very strong team and a lot of guys in the Top-10 in the world, it means nothing until you hit that first tee shot. The guys pulled through, and we didn't let up. And looking at the leaderboard, hopefully we can just keep it going and maybe reach that 18 and a half and pass that.

Q. We know it's a team sport, but it is an individual pursuit, and has been a magical 12 months. What has it been like for you?

COLLIN MORIKAWA: I really wish I could look back on it. There's been so much good and some bad and a lot of learning, but overall I'm very happy. I love what I do and I'm very thankful to be here. All 12 of the guys on my team, including myself, we just want to represent the U.S. as best we could, and I think we did a pretty good job.

Q. How important was it for the U.S. to get the win this week?

COLLIN MORIKAWA: It was huge. I don't think it's just a win. I think this is a dominant win. We don't know what the final score is going to be, but everyone showed up and it proves that all 12 of us, when we are called upon, it's time and we show up and I'm glad to see that.