(Reuters) – Nelly Korda's bid for a sixth consecutive LPGA win should wait a bit of longer because the world primary stated on Monday she has determined to withdraw from this week's occasion in Los Angeles.
Korda's resolution to withdraw got here a day after she gained the primary main of the yr, the Chevron Championship, the place she needed to full 25 holes on Sunday after Saturday's third spherical was suspended as a result of inclement climate.
“It was not a straightforward resolution. After the unbelievable week at The Chevron and breaking by the psychological and bodily challenges of 4 occasions within the final 5 weeks, I positively really feel drained,” Korda wrote on social media.
“With so many issues to come back all through 2024, I really feel that I have to hearken to my physique and relaxation a bit of, in order that I will be prepared for the remainder of the season.”
Korda stated she expects to compete subsequent on the Could 9-12 Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey.
The 25-year-old American's two-stroke victory on the Chevron Championship made her the third participant since 1978 to win 5 consecutive LPGA Tour occasions, becoming a member of Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004). -2005).
Talking to reporters after the win, Korda was requested in regards to the prospect of going for a sixth straight LPGA win at this week's JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Nation Membership.
“I'm going to take pleasure in it at times I'll give it some thought,” Korda stated Sunday.
“However yeah, it's been a tremendous time. I hope it retains the streak alive. However I've been very grateful to compete week in week out and get 5 in a row as effectively.”
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto, modifying by Pritha Sarkar)
