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Just months ago, Collin Morikawa made headlines after parting ways with longtime caddie J.J. Jakovac, the man on the bag for all six of Morikawa’s PGA Tour wins, including two majors who helped him get to a peak world ranking of No. 2.
Since then, the 28-year-old has worked with Joe Greiner, KK Limbhasut and Billy Foster. Foster was his most recent partner, as seen during The Open.
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Now, the former PGA Championship winner is turning to Mark Urbanek, as seen during the pro-am before the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Urbanek, best known for his five-year run with Tony Finau, split with him ahead of The Open last month.
Morikawa enters the playoffs ranked 19th in the FedExCup standings with 1,427 points, hoping to stabilize a season that’s seen flashes of brilliance but little consistency.
Apart from the caddie moves, Morikawa is also making changes in his sponsorship deal list.
Collin Morikawa signs new sponsorship deal
In addition to caddie change, Morikawa is also making big moves in his sponsorship list. The major winner signed on as the latest ambassador for ‘Stanley 1913,’ the PGA Tour’s official insulated drinkware partner.
The deal follows Nelly Korda’s signing earlier this season, making Morikawa another high-profile golfer to join the brand’s growing roster.
“I think what drew me to ‘Stanley 1913’ is their wide range of products,” Morikawa stated as reported by Golf Magic. “I travel so much and being on the road means needing options to adapt to my needs, and ‘Stanley 1913’ has that range.”
As part of the partnership, Morikawa will represent the brand at tournaments and in promotional campaigns.
With the 2025 Ryder Cup looming at Bethpage Black next month, Morikawa’s playoff performance could be pivotal. He currently sits eighth in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings with 9,743 points, just two spots out of the automatic qualification zone.
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottie Scheffler | 32,420 |
| 2 | Xander Schauffele | 13,383 |
| 3 | J.J. Spaun | 12,478 |
| 4 | Russell Henley | 11,623 |
| 5 | Bryson DeChambeau | 10,774 |
| 6 | Harris English | 10,385 |
| 7 | Justin Thomas | 10,208 |
| 8 | Collin Morikawa | 9,743 |
The top six players will earn automatic spots after the BMW Championship, while captain Keegan Bradley will announce six captain’s picks later this month.
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