Collin Morikawa struggles with back pain despite strong Travelers Championship finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Collin Morikawa performed well at the Travelers Championship, shooting a 61 in the final round to reach 20 under par. However, he admitted to still dealing with back pain that has hindered his practice and comfort during play. Morikawa's back injury surfaced earlier in the season at The Players Championship and, although his performances improved since then, including top 10 finishes at various tournaments, he remains affected by the issue. Looking ahead, he aims to build on this momentum as he prepares for The Open Championship.
- •Morikawa shot a final round 61 at the Travelers Championship.
- •He reached 20 under par, taking the clubhouse lead after his round.
- •The back injury impacted his practice and comfort during play.
- •Morikawa has had six top 10 finishes this season.
- •He aims to leverage his performance into the upcoming Open Championship.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Collin Morikawa ‘not comfortable’ and still suffering with issue despite almost winning the Travelers Championship
"Collin Morikawa has admitted that his back injury is still an issue he is contending with despite his stunning performance at the Travelers Championship. Morikawa stole the show on Sunday at TPC River Highlands.
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