Over the past two days, 10 players have withdrawn from the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National golf course due to health issues. The LPGA officials are closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all participants.
The withdrawals began in the first round when defending champion Rose Zhang had to stop playing after three holes due to an intestinal issue. As a result, alternates So Mi Lee of South Korea and Mao Saigo of Japan joined the field. Lee is currently in second place, while Saigo is three shots back from the halfway leader Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand.
Out of the 10 players who withdrew, three cited injuries as the reason for their departure. Medical professionals on-site have treated athletes for symptoms related to a viral infection. The LPGA has disclosed that out of these 10 players, seven cited illnesses as the reason for their withdrawal.
Some notable players who withdrew from the tournament include Ruoning Yin of China, Paula Creamer, and Lindsey Weaver-Wright of the United States, Jiwon Jeon and Haeran Ryu of South Korea, and Minami Katsu of Japan. The LPGA tour has a week off before heading to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for the U.S. Women’s Open.