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COLLIN MORIKAWA is hoping for a big performance on the final day of Masters 2024 as he guns for his first ever green jacket.
The 2021 Open champion, 27, married long-time girlfriend Katherine Zhu – and she will be at Augusta supporting her partner as always.
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Who is Collin Morikawa’s wife Katherine Zhu?
Katherine Zhu was born in Vancouver, Canada, but went to Zhuji Hailiang Private High School in China, where she graduated in 2014.
She moved to Malibu after high school to major in international managemen at the Pepperdine University.
Her father, Mike Chu, was a tennis player and her mother ran track.
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Before turning her attention to golf, she played tennis.
She won her first amateur tennis tournament at 13.
What does Katherine Zhu do for a living?
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Katherine is a golfer, social media influencer, and entrepreneur.
In 2022, she attended the Par Three Contest at Augusta National Golf Club with her then-fiance before the Masters.
“Most importantly, golf has created opportunities that have made lifelong memories that I’ll cherish forever. I’m so grateful for this amazing game.”
Katherine Zhu
How did Collin Morikawa meet Katherine Zhu?
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The pair met while being at college through college golf, despite going to different universities.
Collin attended the University of California, Berkeley.
In a video for the PGA Tour, the pair gave a bit of a background to their relationship.
Morikawa said: “We met in college and just clicked. It’s crazy because I won my first college tournament that next week and we’ve done pretty good since – it’s really fun.
Zhu admitted their relationship is “very competitive” when they hit the course together with Morikawa adding: “Always, we never let each other win.
“I think she beats me on probably 70 per cent of our chipping competitions. It actually makes me a better player. What’s great about her is that we’re always competing.
“To have her around [on the PGA Tour] on off weeks when no one’s around, she can always bring a wedge to the course and we can always do something fun.”
The golfing power couple started dating in April 2017.
Morikawa posted their first photo together on social media the following month and joked: “Probably not a good idea to take your date to a rooftop when she’s afraid of heights.”
And they don’t mind keeping their blossoming relationship in the public eye, especially with Zhu’s massive following.
As of April 2024, the brunette has racked up 74,900 Instagram followers already – but that is set to keep rising, especially as she delights fans with her stunning bikini pics and gorgeous selfies.
And when she is not hitting golf balls or smiling for the camera, judging from her Insta Zhu is spending most of her time either baking treats or looking after dogs after becoming a short-term foster owner this year.
Like any happy couple, Morikawa and Zhu love going on dates.
Whether that be exploring cities where he is playing tournaments, adventuring in the countryside, wining and dining at plush restaurants or, their personal favourite, a day at the beach.
The pair were engaged since 2021, and the two decided to tie the knot at a lavish ceremony with their dog Koa by their side on November 26, 2022.
Does Collin Morikawa’s wife play golf?
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Zhu spent four years playing at Pepperdine University and earning multiple WGCA All-American honours.
Vancouver-born sensation Katherine loves her man and the sport so much she is often spotted on the PGA Tour caddying for him during competitions.
She said: “Golf is such a big part of my life. It’s taught me to be strong when things aren’t going well. It’s taught me to respect others around me.
“Most importantly, golf has created opportunities that have made lifelong memories that I’ll cherish forever. I’m so grateful for this amazing game.”
So while Zhu made the most of the PGA Championship being played in San Fransisco to fit in a trip to the Golden Gate Bridge, she ensured she was back at the course as her boyfriend swept aside the competition to land the title at the first time of asking with a final-round 64.
Coronavirus rules led to a slightly awkward high-five celebration at first before a big hug.
And after Morikawa had dropped the lid off the Wanamaker Trophy, Zhu joined him to pose with it together.
Do Collin Morikawa’ and Katherine Zhu have children together?
The couple does not have any children together.
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