Nelly Korda’s bid for a record-setting sixth consecutive LPGA win should wait slightly longer after the world No.1 withdrew from this week’s occasion in Los Angeles.
Korda’s resolution to tug out of the JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Nation Membership got here a day after she received the yr’s first main, The Chevron Championship.
She needed to full 25 holes on Sunday after third-round play on Saturday was suspended as a result of inclement climate.
“It was not a simple resolution,” Korda wrote on social media as she introduced her withdrawal on Monday.
“After the unbelievable week at The Chevron and grinding by the psychological and bodily challenges of 4 occasions prior to now 5 weeks, I’m positively feeling exhausted.
“With a lot nonetheless to return all through 2024, I really feel I must hearken to my physique and get some relaxation, so I might be prepared for the rest of the season.”
Korda mentioned she expects to compete subsequent on the Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey from Could 9-12.
The 25-year-old American’s two-shot victory at The Chevron Championship made her the third participant since 1978 to win 5 consecutive occasions on the LPGA Tour – becoming a member of Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004-2005).
Speaking to reporters after the win, Korda was requested concerning the prospect of going for a sixth consecutive LPGA win this week.
“I will get pleasure from this proper from time to time I am going to take into consideration that,” Korda mentioned on Sunday.
“It has been an incredible time. Hopefully (I can) preserve the streak alive.
“However I have been so grateful to compete week in and week out and get the 5 in a row, too.”
