Star Golfer Withdraws From Truist Championship
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the Truist Championship, a final signature event before the PGA Championship, just two days before it begins. No official reason was given for his withdrawal, though he has been managing a back injury for the past two months. Morikawa recently competed at the Masters and RBC Heritage, finishing in the top 10 and top 5, respectively, while working through the injury.
- ▪Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Truist Championship without a stated reason.
- ▪He has been dealing with a back injury for over two months, which previously caused him to skip the Valero Texas Open.
- ▪Morikawa finished tied for 62nd at the Cadillac Championship, his worst full-round result of the season.
- ▪He admitted the past two tournaments felt like a full year of golf due to the physical challenges of playing injured.
- ▪Despite the injury, Morikawa said he gained mental strength from competing at the Masters and RBC Heritage.
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By Andrew McCartyShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Collin Morikawa won't be playing in the Truist Championship, the final signature event before the PGA Championship tees off from Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia.The star golfer withdrew from the tournament just two days before competition. No reason was stated for his decision to withdraw and none is necessary before the tournament begins.While no reason was given for his withdrawal, Morikawa has been dealing with a back injury for the better part of two months.
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