{"id":60383,"date":"2026-09-03T05:31:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T05:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/60383\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T05:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T05:31:50","slug":"collin-morikawa-gives-crucial-injury-update-after-withdrawing-mid-round-at-the-25m-pga-tour-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/60383\/","title":{"rendered":"Collin Morikawa Gives Crucial Injury Update After Withdrawing Mid-Round at the $25M PGA Tour Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

ByAbhishek Sharma<\/a>\u00b7<\/p>\n

Mar 25, 2026, 2:30 PM CUT<\/p>\n

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March 6, 2026, Orlando, Florida, USA: Collin Morikawa waves to the gallery after putting the 9th green during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Pro-Am presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Orlando USA – ZUMAw109 20260306_fap_w109_034 Copyright: xDebbyxWongx<\/p>\n

Collin Morikawa has provided a crucial update on the back injury that forced his withdrawal from The Players Championship. His comments offer a positive sign for his chances at the upcoming Masters.<\/p>\n

The two-time major winner answered questions about his health following his alarming departure from the PGA Tour flagship tournament that took place at TPC Sawgrass at the beginning of this month.<\/p>\n

Morikawa told Marty Smith that his back, post-scare, feels “really positive.” This optimistic outlook comes after he was forced to withdraw from The Players Championship.<\/p>\n

The concern was justified after Morikawa withdrew from The Players following his completion of a single hole during the first round. His abrupt exit from a $25 million event certainly sparked concern regarding his future playing status.<\/p>\n

Marty Smith reports Collin Morikawa plans to play the Valero Texas Open next week before the Masters.<\/p>\n

Morikawa told Smith his back feels “really positive” after WD’ing from the Players after one hole<\/p>\n

\u2014 Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) March 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the 29-year-old appears to have put the pain from Florida behind him.<\/p>\n

This update is crucial for a player whose game depends on elite ball-striking. The healthy back will be the pillar that will enable Morikawa to get his rhythm prior to April.<\/p>\n

Seeking Competitive Reps before Augusta<\/p>\n

Morikawa’s next tournament is the Valero Texas Open. He is going to test out his back under full tournament conditions one last time before the Masters.<\/p>\n

By choosing to tee up in San Antonio, Morikawa is showing confidence in his back’s ability to handle a full tournament workload.<\/p>\n

His choice is consistent with the approach he has taken in earlier years, in which he has sought a small positive swing late in the spring.<\/p>\n

Morikawa’s performance in Texas will draw the golf community’s attention. An injury-free and successful week will secure Morikawa’s place as one of the top contenders for his first career Green Jacket.<\/p>\n

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