Collin Morikawa

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Morikawa, a 4-time PGA Tour winner and former Bear, secured his spot on the team after tying for fourth at the 121st US Open.

Though the premature end to last spring’s season of improvement was a blow to Cal men’s golf, the team is working in the offseason to return to form.

Not only did Morikawa set Cal records, but he also became the third-youngest winner of the PGA Championship at just 23 years old — capturing the title at the same age Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus did.

Cal found much needed success in San Diego. Cal’s director of men’s golf Walter Chun uses old stats to highlight the importance of par fives.

The Bears’ focus in the Lamkin San Diego Classic is to start strong and break their habit of poor first rounds. San Diego is home to four of Cal’s golfers.

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Cal’s impressive third round helped the team finish in a three-way tie for seventh place. All four scoring golfers shot under par in the final 18-holes to climb 10 spots.

As the No. 34-ranked Bears prepare for their spring campaign, they seek to boost their creativity inside 100 yards to produce lower scores.