Collin Morikawa was nearly all smiles during a Friday round at the Players Championship in which he racked up nine birdies to put himself in contention heading into the weekend. The two-time major champ's tone was a bit more serious after when he met with reporters at TPC Sawgrass.

Collin Morikawa addresses the backlash he's received from members of the golf media after he defended his decision to skip out on the media following last week's tournament loss.

Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.

Lucas Glover isn't sure what to make of his record at the TPC Sawgrass, 10 times missing the cut with only two top 10s. But there was no big secret Thursday at The Players Championship. He hit it where he was aiming and made putts,