In any sport, winning is everything. But sometimes, the bigger story lies in how an athlete handles a loss. Collin Morikawa may not have walked away with the TGL championship, but he certainly showed what it means to lose with grace. The Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC) star had his sights set on the title, but in a thrilling showdown, his team—Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Sahith Theegala—fell just short.

The NYGC squad, led by Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele, secured a hard-fought 6-4 victory, dashing Morikawa’s championship hopes. Fowler earned another point in Singles at the 11th and Schauffele made it 6-3 New York with a Singles win over Collin Morikawa at the 13th. “New York played great and we had our chances,” Morikawa said. “I didn’t play great and I take responsibility on that. You have to make putts in this format … We weren’t getting the ball in the hole first. That matters a lot. It sucks, because I feel like we had a nice rhythm throughout the season. Still love these guys … it just happened to not be our day today.”

After the loss, Morikawa chose gratitude over disappointment. He took to Instagram to share his appreciation along with new stunning pictures.

“Thanks for letting me be a part of this family,” he wrote, addressing his team and the community that stood by them. He is an LA native, so he was just grateful to represent the city; “A family more than just golf, tying together a community of sport and the city of LA. I wouldn’t want to be representing any other city.” Though disappointed, he remained optimistic; “Although we didn’t accomplish our goal this season, we’ve learned a lot and we’ll be back hungry for more.”

LAGC may not have clinched the trophy, but their impact runs deeper than a single season. Co-owned by Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, the team isn’t just about competition—it’s about ambition, inclusivity, and reimagining the future of golf. Morikawa himself recognized that influence, and thanked the owners saying, “Means the world to have people like you backing our passion.”

And for Ohanian, his impactful vision extends far beyond just one team or one championship. He’s here for the long game!

What is the bigger picture in Alexis Ohanian’s mind?

From the very beginning, Ohanian has been clear: women’s golf needs to be part of TGL’s future. It was his first question when he got involved. “My very first question, at the very first pitch, was: ‘Why aren’t you doing the LPGA? When are you doing the LPGA?’” he revealed in an interview with Front Office Sports. But he didn’t just ask the question—he made sure he had a say in the answer. “So, I invested under the condition that I’d have a right of first refusal for an L.A. women’s golf team. So, I have that, and I’m gonna exercise it.”

Yet, his vision goes beyond simply adding a women’s team. Ohanian wants to transform how people experience golf. He’s thinking about year-round engagement—watch parties, community events, and new ways to bring fans closer to the game. “We’ve got a couple of ambitious projects in L.A.,” he said. “I love the fact that I am never going to be on the hook to build a giant arena for my team. Why? Because that arena needs to get filled, not just when the team is playing, but the rest of the time.”

If there’s one thing about Ohanian, it’s that he turns ideas into action. Look at Athlos, his groundbreaking all-women’s track and field event—it boasts the biggest prize purse in the sport. Now, his vision for golf is unfolding, and it’s clear he’s not just dreaming—he’s making it happen.

At the end of the day, Morikawa’s loss and Ohanian’s ambitions share the same message: success isn’t just about a single win or loss. It’s about what comes next. It’s about pushing boundaries, building something bigger, and making sure the game keeps evolving. And that’s a win in itself.