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No.5 Morikawa Still Battles Back Issues as PGA Start Looms
Morikawa is adjusting his schedule and swing as back discomfort has forced two withdrawals and a missed event this season.
- As he prepares for the PGA Championship at Aronimink, Morikawa is focusing on his mental approach while managing persistent back issues, noting, "The mental game is a big aspect of it," as he chases another Wanamaker Trophy.
- The two-time major winner and 2020 PGA champ is dealing with back issues that first surfaced at The Players Championship in March, forcing his first withdrawal of the 2026 season.
- Despite the physical discomfort, Morikawa tied for seventh at the Masters and placed fourth at Hilton Head; he skipped last week's Truist Championship to rest, crediting caddie Mark Urbanek with keeping him competitive.
- Morikawa admits the injury creates a "trust factor" regarding his body, stating, "It was very, very uncomfortable to play the Masters and very uncomfortable to play the week after at Hilton Head."
- With the tournament starting Thursday for four days, Morikawa remains optimistic, saying, "Oh, man, I'm ready to go," as he focuses on his performance at Aronimink.
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Collin Morikawa in search of a 2nd PGA title and hoping his cranky back is up to the task
Collin Morikawa’s start-and-stop season is a big go at the PGA Championship. For now. The two-time major winner — and 2020 PGA champ — is still dealing with back issues that first surfaced after the opening hole of The Players Championship in March, forcing his first withdrawal of the 2026 season an
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