Collin Morikawa corrects ‘stupid’ decision, vaults into U.S. Open contention - Irish Golfer Magazine

Collin Morikawa Rebounds At U.S. Open Despite ‘uncomfortable’ Back Injury

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Collin Morikawa corrects ‘stupid’ decision, vaults into U.S. Open contention - Irish Golfer Magazine

Before Thursday’s opening round of the U.S. Open, Collin Morikawa made a “stupid” decision. On Friday, he smartened up. The result was an 8-shot improvement. In breezy sunshine at Shinnecock Hills, Morikawa fired a five-under 65, rebounding from a first-round 73 to leapfrog up the leaderboard. He finished the day at two-under for the tournament, in a tie for fourth, with much of the field still on the course. What accounted for the turnabout? Hi…