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Collin Morikawa created history at the Royal St. George’s. The 24-year-old won the Open Championship by two strokes on Sunday. He became the first player to win two different majors in the first attempt. He broke many records and also created a few.
And following his victory, not only his performance but also his championship speech certainly thrilled fans. Moreover, he also earned fans for himself and is on his way to becoming a well-known name around the world.
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What did Collin Morikawa say in the champion’s speech?
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Everyone loved Collin Morikawa’s championship speech at The Open Championship 2021. It was crisp, and at the same time enticing. Here is what he said after winning the 2021 Open Championship at the Royal St. George’s.
“Matthias, great play. It feels like literally two years ago. As an amateur, it was one of my best experiences of life. You are going to make a journey, you are going to take a step in near future. I see great things ahead for you, so keep it up and enjoy this moment. Everyone Matthias Schmid.”
this is pure class from Collin Morikawa, wins @TheOpen and the first thing he does is congratulate the low amateur Matthias Schmid. pic.twitter.com/iGxtNa9qJv
— Michael Moore (@mikemooresold) July 18, 2021
He started his speech by congratulating the young amateur for winning the silver medal as the top amateur. And the fact that Collin Morikawa congratulated him first won thousands of hearts of golf fans around the world. And this is how Twitter reacted to this gesture of Morikawa.
Twitter reacts to Morikawa’s gesture
After winning the 2021 Open Championship by two strokes, Morikawa’s champion’s speech won the hearts of golf fans. And they showered him with plenty of praise on Twitter. Let us have a look at a few of them.
Collin Morikawa is introduced as the Champion Golfer of the Year and the first thing he does is cede the stage to congratulate Matthias Schwab on low-am honors.
Humility might be his best trait. Really impressive stuff.
— Zephyr Melton (@zephyrmelton) July 18, 2021
The kid is special, and the next era post tiger
— Scar C Ani (@ScarusoLupo) July 19, 2021
6. Be humble:
Finally, Collin Morikawa is a great champion because he is a class act who shows humility.
He spent most of his acceptance speech praising the low amateur winner, thanking the crowd, and wishing his caddy a happy birthday.
— Trying Not To Suck at Life 🚢 (@trynotsuck) July 19, 2021
Collin Morikawa congratulated the top amateur, then he wished his caddie a happy 39th birthday, then he thanked the fans, then he thanked his friends and family. Didn’t thank a single sponsor. Pure class. Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/bAea1Tjf8Z
— Tony Paul (@TonyPaul1984) July 18, 2021
I became a Collin fan today. Someone to watch. Exciting humble and nice.
— JoeyAdler (@AdlerJoelle) July 18, 2021
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@collin_morikawa congratulations! Such a wonderful human! He is kind enough to remember the people around him and he gave a wonderful speech congratulating the amateur winner. Never made it just about himself. #downtoearth #classact @PGATOUR #CollinMorikawa #golf
— Randi (@Unit06) July 18, 2021
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Most of them have become Morikawa’s fans and are already talking about him as a future superstar. The world no.3 has achieved so much in such a short period and is heading in the right direction moving forward. But the only question that remains is, ‘can he maintain this consistency throughout his career?’
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