Collin Morikawa shuts down LIV Golf rumors

Collin Morikawa says he isn’t leaving the PGA Tour any time quickly. 

Amidst a continued exodus of gamers to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf — with Brooks Koepka turning into the most recent and most notable departure Tuesday morning — Morikawa refuted rumors about his personal potential retreat. 

To state for the report, as soon as once more, you all are completely improper. I’ve mentioned it since February at Riviera that I’m right here to remain on the @PGATOUR and nothing has modified. Now when you’ll excuse me, I’ve obtained some cereal to pour in my milk

— Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) June 21, 2022

“Final week at my press convention, I mentioned the media loves creating drama,” the two-time main champion wrote on Twitter. “Positive sufficient, I awoke this morning to everybody considering I’m subsequent. To not say I informed you so however… I informed you so.

“To state for the report, as soon as once more, you might be all completely improper. I’ve mentioned it since February at Riviera that I’m right here to remain on the PGA Tour and nothing has modified. Now when you’ll excuse me, I’ve obtained some cereal to pour in my milk.” 

Collin Morikawa, who completed tied for fifth place on the U.S. Open this previous weekend, will stay with the PGA Tour.

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Morikawa’s affirmation comes prematurely of LIV Golf’s second occasion, which is slated for June 30-July 2 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Membership in Portland, Oregon. 

Morikawa, the fourth-ranked participant on this planet, has 5 PGA Tour wins to his identify. This season, he has seven top-10 finishes throughout 14 occasions; that features this previous weekend’s U.S. Open, during which Morikawa completed tied for fifth place with one other fervent supporter of the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy.