PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Collin Morikawa has heard the criticism of his decision to decline speaking to the media on Sunday after losing a three-stroke lead with five holes to go at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. On Friday, Morikawa doubled down on his claim that "I don’t owe anyone anything.”

After carding a 7-under round of 65 Friday and rising to a tie for fourth place heading into the weekend at the Players Championship, Collin Morikawa reiterated his stance that he doesn't "owe anyone" following the criticism he has received regarding his decision to not speak to the media following his loss at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week.

Collin Morikawa shot 65 and carded nine birdies in the second round on Friday, squarely in contention at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. But before shifting his focus to the final 36, he squared with media calling him out for not being available after losing a three-shot lead with five to play at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week.