Collin Morikawa provides fitness update after hardest round of his life on day one at The Masters
The back injury that Collin Morikawa sustained just four weeks before The Masters could not have come at a worse time. Morikawa started the year off superbly well, with one win and two top-seven finishes in his first five events.
Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images The back injury that Collin Morikawa sustained just four weeks before The Masters could not have come at a worse time. Morikawa started the year off superbly well, with one win and two top-seven finishes in his first five events. As a result of his fine form, the 29-year-old from Los Angeles was heavily tipped to win The Masters.
However, Morikawa ‘s preparation ahead of Augusta National has been far from ideal, after he sustained a back injury at The Players Championship in mid-March. Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images As a result of his back problem, Morikawa has not been able to warm up like he usually would ahead of The Masters . The two-time major champion would have fancied his chances of winning The Masters after his excellent start to the 2026 season.
However, it seems like he won’t be able to contend this year due to his back. Collin Morikawa provides fitness update after hardest round of his life on day one at The Masters The seven-time PGA Tour winner addressed the media after his opening round at Augusta National. Morikawa was asked how his back felt out on the course during his opening round 74 on Thursday.
“ Honestly it’s probably the toughest round I’ve ever played, “ he admitted. “ I don’t know. I kind of want to watch my swings, and I kind of don’t.