Collin Morikawa Abruptly Withdraws From Truist Championship: Report
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the Truist Championship without providing a specific reason, despite recently showing strong form with multiple top-10 finishes. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about a lingering back injury that has affected his performance and confidence over the past few months. With the PGA Championship approaching, the withdrawal may indicate a strategic decision to rest and recover ahead of the major tournament.
- ▪Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Truist Championship without stating a reason.
- ▪He has been dealing with a persistent back injury that previously caused him to withdraw from The Players Championship in March.
- ▪Morikawa recently admitted he is struggling to trust his body due to discomfort from the injury.
- ▪He is currently ranked No. 4 in the world, an improvement from the start of the season.
- ▪Andrew Putnam will replace Morikawa in the tournament field at Quail Hollow Club.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek 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 put together a strong 2026 campaign, but recently been dealing with a lingering back injury that slowed his momentum since withdrawing from The Players Championship in March.Despite finishing 62nd at the Cadillac Championship over the weekend, Morikawa had been in excellent form prior to that, recording five consecutive top-10 finishes, including a win at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am earlier this year.With the PGA Championship just weeks away, Morikawa withdrew from this week’s Truist Championship on Monday without a specified reason.
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