The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am delivered a Sunday finale that had golf fans glued to their screens and umbrellas at the ready. The final round, held on February 16, 2026, at the storied Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, was anything but ordinary. With a $20 million purse up for grabs and a field stacked with the game’s elite, this year’s first PGA Tour Signature Event was always going to be dramatic—but no one could’ve predicted just how wild the weather, and the leaderboard, would get.
Heading into Sunday, Akshay Bhatia stood atop the leaderboard, holding a slim two-shot advantage over Collin Morikawa, Jake Knapp, and Sepp Straka. Bhatia, the 24-year-old phenom from Los Angeles, was seeking his third career PGA Tour victory after a stellar third-place finish at the Phoenix Open the previous week. But as any seasoned pro will tell you, Pebble Beach is never just about the golf—especially when the Monterey Peninsula decides to throw a storm into the mix.
Weather forecasters had been warning of a tempest, and they weren’t wrong. Rain pelted down and winds gusted well over 20 mph, with some reports of gusts topping 30 mph. The conditions were so fierce that Tommy Fleetwood mused, “I’m not saying it’s enjoyable, but you have to accept the conditions for what they are and you have to look forward to playing in it and make the most of it really. It’s just the mindset that you’re going to have.” He added, “We’ll see what the conditions bring. It sounds like it’s going to be rough, but who knows — the weather’s been wrong plenty of times.”
The fourth round teed off with some of golf’s biggest names battling both the elements and each other. Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, started his day with Justin Rose and Pierceson Coody at 10:22 a.m. ET, while the final group—Bhatia, Morikawa, and Straka—took to the course at 12:45 p.m. ET. If you were hoping for a calm, orderly procession, you were in for a surprise. Pebble Beach’s iconic cliffs and swirling winds made every shot a test of nerve and skill.
Early on, Collin Morikawa made his intentions clear. After a blistering 10-under third round vaulted him into contention, Morikawa kept the pedal down, draining a 30-foot putt on the 15th to seize the solo lead at 21 under. “He hadn’t made a putt longer than 16 feet all week. Not anymore,” reported Golfweek, capturing the moment Morikawa took command of the tournament. But with the rain coming down and the leaderboard changing almost by the minute, nothing was guaranteed.
Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, was another story of the day. Starting eight shots back, Scheffler caught fire, making three eagles and shooting a remarkable 9-under on Sunday. At one point, he was tied at the top with Morikawa, Sam Burns, and Jacob Bridgeman, all sitting at 20 under. “It’s hilarious at this point. Scottie Scheffler is 17 under over his last 25 holes and has moved to within two shots of Akshay Bhatia. He’s 6 under on the day thru 6 with a birdie look on the par-3 7th, too,” observed one live update, highlighting the relentless charge from the Texan.
Meanwhile, Min Woo Lee made a run of his own, carding a sizzling 7-under 65 to finish at 21 under, just one behind Morikawa. Rory McIlroy, not to be outdone, posted an 8-under 64 in the final round, finishing at 17 under—an effort that, given the worsening conditions, left fans wondering if it might just hold up.
The final holes were a pressure cooker. After a bogey on 17, Morikawa found himself tied with Min Woo Lee. With everything on the line at the 72nd hole, Morikawa delivered a brilliant approach, setting up a birdie that would ultimately secure his victory. “After some unfortunate circumstances with the group in front of him forced Morikawa to wait for 20 minutes between his first and second shot, he hits a brilliant approach and gets his third inside a couple feet for birdie, and he’s back in the winner’s circle,” reported Golfweek.
Bhatia, who had led through three rounds, struggled to find his rhythm on Sunday. Bogeys on the back nine proved costly, and as the rain intensified, his hopes for a breakthrough win slipped away. Jake Knapp, who had matched Morikawa with an eagle on the 18th Saturday, also found the final round a tough slog, as did Sepp Straka and Jacob Bridgeman, both of whom had been in striking distance at the start of the day.
The no-cut format and the elite 80-man field meant that even players starting well back had a chance to make a move. Hideki Matsuyama, Maverick McNealy, and Ben Griffin all lurked within striking distance as the wind howled and the rain battered the greens. But in the end, it was Morikawa’s steady hand and clutch putting that saw him through.
For fans at home, there was no shortage of ways to follow the action. TV coverage began on Golf Channel at 1 p.m. ET, switching to CBS at 3 p.m. ET for the final stretch. Streaming was available all day via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, with featured group and hole coverage, and Paramount+ simulcasting the CBS broadcast. Radio listeners could tune in on SiriusXM channel 92 starting at 1 p.m. ET to catch every twist and turn as it happened.
The 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am wasn’t just a showcase for the world’s best golfers—it was a testament to grit, perseverance, and a little bit of luck when the California weather turns wild. With a $3.6 million winner’s share heading Morikawa’s way and a leaderboard packed with drama until the very end, this year’s event set the bar high for the rest of the PGA Tour’s Signature Events. Next up: the Genesis Invitational, but it’s safe to say Pebble Beach will be a tough act to follow.
As the sun set over the Monterey Peninsula, Collin Morikawa stood in the winner’s circle, having conquered both the field and the elements. For the rest of the PGA Tour, the message was clear: at Pebble Beach, expect the unexpected—and bring your rain gear.