Collin Morikawa's Masters Participation Uncertain Amid Back Injury Recovery Collin Morikawa is navigating a challenging period as he grapples with a lingering back injury that has forced him to withdraw from recent tournaments and cast doubt over his participation in the Masters. The 29-year-old American, known for his consistent performances on the PGA Tour, revealed on Monday that he is “taking it day by day” as he works to recover from the injury that ended his THE PLAYERS Championship and threatens to derail his chances at Augusta National. Morikawa’s withdrawal from THE PLAYERS Championship came after he pulled out of the event after just one hole of his first round, citing a back injury. He had been scheduled to compete in last week’s Valero Texas Open but withdrew before the event began, leaving his Masters eligibility in question. The PGA Tour has not yet confirmed whether he will be allowed to compete in the tournament, which begins on Thursday. “I’m not exactly where I want to be, and it’s unfortunate, but that’s just the body, and I can’t push it,” Morikawa said during a nine-hole practice round alongside Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young. “It’s been a little bit of a mental battle, trying to trust where it’s at. The back actually feels fine. It’s just other parts of the body not cooperating how I want.” Morikawa did not specify which parts of his body were affected but hinted at a connection between his recent back spasms at TPC Sawgrass and his current struggles. He emphasized the psychological toll of the injury, noting that past injuries sustained in the gym had never interfered with his ability to play golf. However, injuries incurred during actual competition present a different challenge.#collin_morikawa #the_players_championship #augusta_national_golf_club #valero_texas_open #at_t_Pebble_Beach_ProAm
