American star forced to withdraw from flagship PGA Tour event after suffering injury on opening hole at TPC Sawgrass.
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass after playing just one hole in the opening round.
The American golfer, a two-time major champion, tweaked something early in his round and was unable to continue competing in the PGA Tour flagship event. The exact nature of the injury has not been disclosed, but the early withdrawal suggests a significant physical concern that prevented Morikawa from proceeding with his round.
Morikawa’s premature exit from one of professional golf’s most prestigious tournaments marks an unfortunate development for the player, who has been a consistent performer on the world’s leading tour. The withdrawal (WD) comes as The Players continues to draw the sport’s elite competitors to Florida’s challenging TPC Sawgrass layout.
The incident highlights the physical demands placed on professional golfers competing at the highest level, where even minor injuries sustained during competition can force players out of tournaments.
🚨🏌️🤕 #INJURY — Collin Morikawa has WD from The Players. He played one hole before tweaking something.
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) March 12, 2026
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