Collin Morikawa hit back at his critics, namely Brandel Chamblee, Paul McGinley and Rocco Mediate, after they criticized his choice to dodge the press post-Arnold Palmer Invitational. The American star appeared set to snag his first PGA Tour victory since 2023 on Bay Hill's greens earlier in March.

After taking questions on a stellar second round performance that saw him surge into contention at The Players Championship, Collin Morikawa had a point to add regarding his absence from similar media duties last week.