Collin Morikawa is back in action and feeling good. Just a month after a back injury forced him to withdraw from the Players Championship, the two-time major champion has successfully made the cut at the 2026 Masters Tournament, a testament to his resilience and competitive spirit.

While he admitted to not fully trusting his swing coming off the injury, Morikawa carded a solid 69 on Friday at Augusta National. His putter, however, was a bright spot. "It still feels great," Morikawa noted, highlighting the one club in his bag that provided consistent confidence on the treacherous greens.

He enters the weekend at 1-under par, positioning himself to make a move. He currently sits 11 shots behind the leader, Rory McIlroy, who is chasing his own piece of history with a potential career Grand Slam on the line. The stage is set for a dramatic weekend at one of golf's most hallowed venues.