Collin Morikawa Hints at How Billy Foster Excels Where Others Failed
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PGA Tour star Collin Morikawa has had a turbulent few months in the caddie department. After ending his long-standing relationship with JJ Jakovac, he hasn't been able to find the right person to take over his bag.
However, his search may have come to an end on the PGA Tour's current European stint.
As is known, Morikawa is working with the legendary Billy Foster at the Scottish Open and plans to stay with him until the Open Championship next week.
Collin Morikawa of the United States talks to caddie Billy Foster prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 08, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland.
Collin Morikawa of the United States talks to caddie Billy Foster prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 08, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland.Nothing has been said about the possibility of extending the relationship, but Morikawa has been more than pleased with Foster.
"It was great...It's just a lot of fun," he said after his first-round performance.
"He's obviously got a lot of stories, and I enjoy those. Just asking questions about Seve [Ballesteros], [Lee] Westwood and [Darren] Clarke and even Fitz [Matt Fitzpatrick].
Without mentioning those who came before Foster, Morikawa did mention how the experienced bagman has stood out in his eyes.
"He's not tried to change my game but he's already learned my game and how I need to play out here," he said.
"I've leaned a lot on him so far through one round, and I'm going to keep doing that the next two weeks."
After more than 40 years in the business, Billy Foster has more than enough experience to make the most of working with a player like Morikawa. After all, his resume includes having carried the bags of Seve Ballesteros and Tiger Woods, among other great players.
Collin Morikawa's First Round at a Glance
Collin Morikawa was in control for most of the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open. Up until the 15th hole, he was playing for a score of 4-under after carding an eagle, three birdies, and a bogey.
However, he later made a few errors that resulted in consecutive bogeys on the 7th and 8th (the 16th and 17th of the round for him). Finally, he parred the 9th (18th) by missing a 12-foot putt for birdie.
"I made some great, great saves for par on 18 making the turn, and I was able to make eagle," he said while assessing his performance.
"It's times like that where you're able to keep rounds to go, and I was able to sign for a couple under and off you go."
His score of 2-under placed him tied for 33rd after 18 holes. Morikawa will tee off Friday at 8:54 a.m. Eastern Time for the second round, sharing groups with Ludvig Aberg and Martin Couvra.
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