**Collin Morikawa’s Tense Exchange with Reporter at Rocket Classic Press Conference**
Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa found himself in a heated exchange with a reporter during a press conference ahead of the Rocket Classic on Wednesday. The 28-year-old golfer expressed his displeasure over a quote attributed to him by Golfweek reporter Adam Schupak regarding his recent caddie change.
In Schupak’s article, he mentioned that it was uncertain who would be Morikawa’s permanent caddie moving forward. The reporter included a quote from Morikawa: “Ask me anything you want in my press conference later. I’m with my pro-am partners now.” When Schupak inquired about Morikawa’s caddie for the British Open during the press conference, Morikawa seized the opportunity to address his concerns about how his quote was presented.
“I don’t. And I read your article that you wrote. Look, I’m not here to tell people how to do their jobs, but I don’t get why you would make me sound bad because you put out my quote that I was playing with pro-am partners out front,” Morikawa stated. He emphasized the importance of his pro-am partners, noting their significant contributions to the community and the Rocket Classic.
Morikawa continued, “I’m not going to tell you how to do your job; you can write whatever you want. This is America. But don’t put me down like that because it’s two and a half hours, Adam.” Schupak defended his approach, believing he was giving Morikawa credit for focusing on his partners, but Morikawa disagreed, stating, “That’s not how I read it.”
After the exchange, Schupak removed Morikawa’s original quote from the article and replaced it with a new one. This incident is not the first time Morikawa has had a contentious relationship with the media this season, as his comments during The Masters also stirred controversy.
As of the latest updates, Morikawa is tied for 35th at the Rocket Classic, sitting at three-under par for the day, while Min Woo Lee leads the tournament with a remarkable nine-under par in the first round.
**FAQ**
*What sparked the tension between Collin Morikawa and the reporter?*
The tension arose from a quote used by the reporter that Morikawa felt misrepresented him, leading to a heated discussion during a press conference.
