Collin Morikawa struggles with back injury at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Collin Morikawa completed a strong second round at the US Open, shooting a five-under 65 despite ongoing back issues. He previously withdrew from The Players Championship in March due to the injury. Currently two-under par, Morikawa trails leader Wyndham Clark by five strokes. He acknowledged difficulty hitting one specific shot and reported improvements in his overall performance.
- •Morikawa shot a five-under 65 in round two of the US Open.
- •He has a history of back problems, causing him to retire from The Players Championship.
- •Morikawa currently sits two-under par, five shots behind the leader.
- •He mentioned still struggling with one particular shot due to his back injury.
- •Morikawa has had a successful 2026 PGA Tour season with one win.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Collin Morikawa admits there’s still one shot he can’t hit at the US Open because of injury
"Collin Morikawa enjoyed a sensational second round of the US Open despite continuing to battle injury. Morikawa was forced to retire from The Players Championship after just one hole back in March, citing a problematic back.
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