Collin Morikawa unravels the reason behind 5 being his favourite number

Collin Morikawa recently revealed why 5 is his favorite number during a book club event hosted by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown. The event celebrated the launch of Brown’s latest book, Seven Tenths of a Second.Morikawa attended the book launch event alongside several athletes, including José Alberto (Albert Pujols), Justin Rose, LPGA pro Michelle Wie West, MLB player Hunter Greene, former professional ice hockey players Teemu Selanne and Jeremy Roenick, former infielder and manager Oliver Marmol, and ice hockey legend Mark Messier.During the event, Morikawa had the chance to sit next to his childhood idol, José Alberto. Pujols, who wears jersey number 5, is a Dominican-American professional baseball manager and former first baseman and designated hitter. He currently manages the Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Professional Baseball League. Morikawa shared the moment on his Instagram story, writing:"Thanks for letting me sit next to my favorite baseball player growing up @albertpujols, the reason why 5 is my favorite number."Talking more about Collin Morikawa's Instagram story. Here's a look:Screenshot of Collin Morikawa's Instagram story - Image Credit - via @collin_morikawaThe PGA Tour star is currently on a break after a busy 2025 season. He last played at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, representing Team USA in a narrow 15-13 loss to Europe, with an individual record of 0-2-1.On the PGA Tour, Morikawa went winless this season, playing 21 events and making 18 cuts. He had four top-10 finishes, including runner-up results at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, where he finished 32 under par, and at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, finishing 10 under par.When Collin Morikawa revealed the only MLB team he roots forCollin Morikawa has long been a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he shared a glimpse of that passion last year. In October 2024, the PGA Tour posted a throwback photo of Morikawa as a child wearing a Dodgers jersey. Morikawa reposted the photo on his Instagram story to show his support during a Monday night game.He captioned the post:"There's only one team to root for in the World Series @dodgers."Morikawa’s connection to the team goes back to his childhood in Los Angeles, California. As a kid, he dreamed of throwing out the first pitch at a Dodgers game. On September 3, 2019, he fulfilled that wish and described the moment as one of the “most memorable” of his life. (via PGA Tour)The 28-year-old, Collin Morikawa’s love for the Dodgers reflects a personal side beyond the golf course. It also connects his roots in Los Angeles and his passion for sports.