Morikawa Tracker

🚨 It's obviously devastating that we won't see Collin compete at one of the biggest events, but even moreso because this was probably the most confident I've been in his game in a long time. Just brutal all around... fingers crossed it won't affect the rest of his season.

🗣️ Quote from Collin: "I felt fine in the warm-up... no signs of any back problems. Teed it up on 11, took one practice swing, and I just knew it was gone. And I just, I can't swing through it. Trust me, I would play if I could. It's just the worst thing in the world."

Look, I get it: You invest in a player, he plays one hole and WDs, so you’re mad about it. Of course. Me too. This should go without saying, but worth repeating in the moment: Trust me, the guy who’s hurt and can’t play in one of the year’s biggest tourneys is a lot more pissed off than you are. He’s more invested in his own success than anyone else.

⚠️ Was just watching a replay of the stream, unfortunately Collin has had to withdraw from the Players due to a freak situation on the 11th tee. Appears he tweaked something in his back during a practice swing... Hope it's nothing too serious🙏

🚨 Collin tees off in just over half an hour for his first round at The PLAYERS! He's been a popular pick this week, definitely has been in great form this past month. Hopefully he can come out strong this morning ✅

Working to realize a dream. #THEPLAYERS | @Collin_Morikawa

⏰ Tee Times are out for The PLAYERS! R1 - 8:40 AM ET / 5:40 AM PT R2 - 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT Playing with Ludwig and Si Woo 🏌️

With the solo 5th finish today, Collin moves to 1st in the FedEx Cup 📈 Not sure about the OWGR but I'd imagine he's up to 4th, might be close to 3rd as well.

It's a bogey at 18 to close out a final round 70 (-2) at the API. Four rounds under par this week and some very positive signs with the putter as well, can't ever complain about a top 5 finish. We're looking ahead to the PLAYERS next week!

Opts to aim towards the left side of the green, didn't trust his lie there. Extremely long putt for birdie, 87 feet.

Last drive of the week finds the first cut to the right. 158 to the hole for his final approach here.

Damn, just misses on the birdie effort at 17. Par keeps Collin at -12, one hole to play today.

Nice tee shot at the 17th ✅ Inside 20 feet for birdie.

🦅 Drains it for the eagle at 16! Gives himself a little life here but he'll need a little help from Berger. Regardless, up to T3 at -12 overall!

Nice second shot into the 16th 🎯 12 feet for eagle!

Pars from 13-15. Remains at -10 overall. Let's finish this round strong and look ahead to next week ✅

🚨 22 feet for birdie at the 13th.

Par at the 12th. Was able to recover after a couple bad shots to start that hole, good lag putt to make it stress free at least. Remains -10 overall, currently T5

Two putt par at 11. Remains at -10... five shots back.

🚨 Approach at 11 is alright, 24 feet for birdie though. Putter needs to get HOT down the stretch to have a chance.