Collin Morikawa pulled out of this week's Valero Texas Open due to lingering back problems that first surfaced at THE PLAYERS Championship. The World No. 8's status for next week's Masters remains uncertain as he continues dealing with residual effects from the non-contact injury.
Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa has pulled out of this week's Valero Texas Open, still dealing with back spasms that forced him to withdraw from THE PLAYERS Championship after just one hole. The withdrawal raises concerns about his availability for the upcoming Masters Tournament.
Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa provided an optimistic update on his back injury after withdrawing from The Players Championship. The 29-year-old plans to test his fitness at the Valero Texas Open before heading to Augusta for the Masters.
Rory McIlroy faces significant challenges after his withdrawal from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to a back injury, sparking discussions about athlete longevity and strategy.
FedExCup leader Collin Morikawa was forced to withdraw from The Players Championship after completing just one hole due to a recurring back injury. The two-time major champion, who entered as a tournament favorite, had to leave TPC Sawgrass in a cart, marking only his second mid-round withdrawal in his PGA Tour career.
Cameron Young's Players Championship victory propelled him 11 spots to fourth in the world rankings. Matt Fitzpatrick climbed nine places to 15th after his runner-up finish, while Xander Schauffele moved up three positions to seventh.
Cameron Young jumped 11 spots to reach a career-high 4th in the Official World Golf Rankings after capturing his first Players Championship victory. The American's breakthrough win at TPC Sawgrass propelled him past several established stars in the latest OWGR update.
Cameron Young delivered a clutch birdie on TPC Sawgrass's famous 17th hole and held his nerve to capture THE PLAYERS Championship. The victory comes after Young overcame seven runner-up finishes on tour, earning him $4.5 million and vaulting him to No. 4 in the world rankings.
Cameron Young captured his second PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Players Championship, defeating Matt Fitzpatrick by one stroke after a thrilling final-round duel at TPC Sawgrass. Young earned $4.5 million from the $25 million purse after making a crucial birdie on the 17th hole and hitting a record 375-yard drive on 18.
Ludvig Åberg carded a brilliant 9-under 63 in Friday's second round to grab a two-shot lead at THE PLAYERS Championship. The Swede's spectacular round included two chip-ins and put him at 12-under total, ahead of Xander Schauffele who sits at 10-under.
Sepp Straka ended the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship atop the leaderboard with a score of -7, while several competitors trail closely behind.
Rory McIlroy overcame back pain to score a 74 in the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, a testament to his resilience amidst adversity.