From being in the lead and close to victory to losing, it made the difference for the American professional, Collin Morikawa. The six-time PGA Tour winner would have clinched more victories, but his close finishes were the frustration. But how the golfer is dealing with frustration has made it to the headlines differently.
At the recent Arnold Palmer Invitational, Morikawa was leading till the 16th hole, but the great eagle chip from Russell Henley changed the leaderboard. The second disappointment of the season for the golfer has left him leaving harsh words for the world. During the press conference at the Players after snubbing the media, he voiced out about his move. He said, “It might have been a little bit harsh that I don’t owe anyone, but I don’t owe anyone.”
Now for his move, the panel on Golf Channel has discussed and criticized his move. Especially Brandel Chamblee. Saying about the painful loss, Chamblee pointed out Jack Nicklaus’s 19 runner-up finishes and interviewed after every heartbreaking loss. Further, he said, “A sense that there’s an entitlement that they don’t owe anybody anything, and he voiced what a lot of people suspected. Too many tour players felt it’s not true of all of them. A lot of them are great with the media and give us these interviews afterward.” As the statement of Morikawa pointed out, taking the names of Chamblee, Paul McGinley, and Rocco Mediate, and saying, “I don’t regret anything I said.”
MONTREAL, QUEBEC – SEPTEMBER 24: Collin Morikawa of the U.S. Team warms up on the range prior to the 2024 Presidents Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club on September 24, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Even continuing ahead on the show, Chamblee respected his opinion and shared a prediction for his future. He said, “He’ll regret it if he carries on touring down the media after he loses because he’s good, he’s going to have many more wins too, but it’s just part of the game.” Well, the golfer has seen most of the losses after his last win at the Zozo Championship, as till now he has had 4 runner-up finishes and now wins. The frustrating phase of the golfer could be easily seen now with his performance and his moves after the matches.
But with his frustration, many prominent names have been vocal about his move.
Golf world on Collin Morikawa’s snub
After the golfer pointed out the top names and said about the media, “Not a single person from the media went to go follow me because I don’t know. But that’s me. So for people to be calling me out is – it’s interesting. It doesn’t show anything.” Now, after Chamblee’s take. McGinley has also voiced out. He said, “It’s like most things in the media, 98 percent of what we say is so positive about the players.”
He even said, “We [Brandel Chamblee and I] made a comment on it that we felt that he had a duty, bearing in mind the huge amounts of money they play for now and also the importance of media in the game. You have a duty to, even if it’s a small soundbite.” Even McGinley has pointed out that many top names, including Tiger Woods, have always given interviews irrespective of the result.
But his move, not giving the interview after the loss, is widely criticized and despite his great career, the golfer has been seen negatively by the golf world. What are your thoughts on his actions? Is it right according to you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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