India, May 14 -- Collin Morikawa's start-and-stop season is a big go at the PGA Championship. For now.

The two-time major winner - and 2020 PGA champ - is still dealing with back issues that first surfaced after the opening hole of The Players Championship in March, forcing his first withdrawal of the 2026 season and sidetracking a torrid start that included his first victory in 28 months.

The seven-time PGA Tour winner, who withdrew from two other events, is dealing with an occasional cranky back and trying to learn to live with the accompanying uncertainty. "I wish I was 100 per cent healthy," the 29-year-old said.

"The body doesn't feel bad, just it's uncomfortable, and there's a trust factor. I'm kind of having to deal with ... I c...