The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am delivered everything fans expect from one of golf’s most iconic stops—world-class players, celebrity chaos, brutal coastal conditions, and a finish that came right down to the wire.
Morikawa’s Emotional Return to the Winner’s Circle
Collin Morikawa captured the title at 22-under-par, edging out Min Woo Lee and Sepp Straka by a single shot. It was his first PGA Tour win in nearly two and a half years, ending a long drought in style. (San Francisco Chronicle)
He sealed the victory with clutch birdies late in the final round, holding off a charging Scottie Scheffler, who posted a sensational 63 featuring three eagles. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The win carried extra emotion: Morikawa revealed he and his wife are expecting their first child, adding a personal milestone to a career-reviving victory. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The $20 Million Prize Pool
As one of the PGA Tour’s Signature Events, Pebble Beach carried a massive purse.
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Total purse: $20 million (PGA Tour)
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Winner’s cheque (Morikawa): $3.6 million (Golf News Net)
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Second place: approx. $2.16 million (Golf News Net)
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Joint runners-up (Lee & Straka): around $1.76 million each (Golf Monthly)
With no cut in the Signature Event format, even the last-place pro still earned a payday. (Golf Channel)
Brutal Conditions on the Monterey Coast
Pebble Beach is always picturesque—but in 2026, it was also punishing.
Strong winds and rain battered the course, forcing organisers to move tee times earlier and send players off in threesomes from two tees to beat the weather. (Reuters)
The conditions caused swings in the leader board all week, with multiple players holding the lead before the final stretch. (Golf Monthly)
Shocks and Surprises
Akshay Bhatia, a rising star, took a two-shot lead into the final round, looking set for a breakthrough win. But the tough conditions and late charges from the chasing pack saw him overtaken on Sunday. (Reuters)
Meanwhile, defending champion Rory McIlroy never really got going and finished well off the pace. (San Francisco Chronicle)
And although he didn’t win, Scottie Scheffler stole headlines with three eagles in a single round—an extraordinary scoring display even by his standards. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celebrity Chaos and Funny Moments
It wouldn’t be Pebble Beach without some off-course drama.
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NFL star Travis Kelce accidentally hit a spectator in the head with an errant shot, then rushed over to check she was okay and sign an autograph. (People.com)
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Min Woo Lee endured a wind-induced meltdown on one hole, eventually tossing his ball into the Pacific in frustration after repeated delays and missed putts. (TalkSport)
Classic Pebble Beach: stunning scenery, brutal weather, and a touch of chaos.
Pro-Am Winners
In the amateur side of the event, Keegan Bradley and Mary Meeker won the Pro-Am competition at 20-under, claiming the $100,000 team prize. (Golf News Net)
