Collin Morikawa has been the target of criticism, both from the media and from the golf public. Namely, the experienced golfer had difficult moments at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and due to frustrations after the lost chance, the American golfer left the golf course immediately after the end of the tournament, not wanting to talk with the media.
Collin caused public outrage for such moves, but explaining his decision, Morikawa stressed that he owed nothing to anyone. The famous golfer believes that everyone has the right to be angry sometimes, especially because such tournaments and final moments carry strong emotions.
However, there are also those who supported him. PGA Tour star and the man who attracts the most attention in recent days, Rory McIlroy, stood up for his colleague.
The Northern Irishman believes that every golfer has the right to leave the golf course at the end of the tournament, given that nothing obliges him to speak to the press after the game.
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"Well, he's right. Not that I think he could have worded it a little bit better, but look, every other athlete, whether it be in the NBA, NFL, they're obligated to speak to you guys after a game. We're not," McIlroy said, as quoted by Fresno Bee.
"Whether that's something that the PGA TOUR looks to in terms of putting that into their rules and regulations, but as long as that's not the case and we have that option to opt out whenever we want, expect guys to do that from time to time."
What will happen?
Some feel that this will force PGA Tour officials to change their policy, as this situation frustrates many. Rory did the same last year after losing the US Open title in a dramatic final. However, such moves will certainly provoke a reaction from PGA Tour officials, who might consider introducing new rules.
