Collin Morikawa talks Masters close call, chasing Scottie Scheffler: 'We're trending in the right direction'

The two-time major champion caught up with CBS Sports to discuss an array of topics ahead of a key two-tournament stretch

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Collin Morikawa stood on the ninth tee box last month at Augusta National tied for the lead at the 2024 Masters. He was 10 holes away from slipping on the green jacket, what would have marked his third different major championship claimed across 17 such appearances.

While some were surprised about Morikawa's presence on the leaderboard -- given his lackluster form to begin the year -- he was not. Still, Morikawa didn't win his first Masters, grab the third leg of the career grand slam or vanquish the beast that is Scottie Scheffler. But that doesn't mean the year's first major championship was a failure.

The two-time major champion reminded the general golfing public in April that he may not need his best for his name to be penned on a short list four times a year.