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.

Following on from strong criticism from a host of golfing figures including Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley, Collin Morikawa has issued a barbed response to his detractors

Morikawa is in contention at The PLAYERS, but he decided to respond to those who called him out for his Arnold Palmer no-show.

There was a two-shot swing on the par-3 14th — the toughest hole Sunday at Bay Hill, which at that point had yielded only one birdie. Morikawa missed the green and made bogey. Henley made his best swing of the tournament with a 5-iron to 10 feet for birdie.

Collin Morikawa failed to speak with the media following the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday and the PGA Tour star has been heavily criticized for his actions

Rocco Mediate has unloaded on Collin Morikawa after the World No. 4 skipped media interviews following the Arnold Palmer Invitational, after not buying his explanation

Three PGA Tour pros who have adopted a role in golf media took offense to Collin Morikawa blowing off the media at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Rocco Mediate unloaded on Collin Morikawa after hearing his explanation for refusing to answer questions after his crushing loss at Bay Hill.