Jessica Korda is already a six-time winner on the LPGA Tour. She is one of the best female professional golfers of all time. Jessica was part of the field at the 2022 Drive On Championship. However, the professional withdrew from it. Let’s find out why?

Why did Jessica Korda withdraw from the event?

The LPGA season moved into the third event, the 2022 LPGA Drive On Championship, at Crown Colony. The field this week at the Tour includes some of the big names in the sport of female golf. Some notable names- include Nelly Korda, Brook Henderson, and Jessica Korda.

Jessica has already finished in the top ’20s in the first two events of the 2022 LPGA Tour season and looked for a strong finish at the Drive On Championship. However, it was not possible.

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The American professional could not continue to play the event due to a rib injury. She could only play the six holes in the first round, and due to the pain, couldn’t continue further. 

Korda had already carded two double bogeys in her first six holes. She conveyed the reason for her withdrawal through her social media post. The post said, “Unfortunately, I had to withdraw today as I’ve suffered a sprain in my ribs with intercostal muscle strain. I tried playing through it, however, my pain was getting worse and I just could not swing anymore. I hate to have to WD out of tournaments and I am getting the treatment I need and hope to be back out for the California stretch. Thank you everyone for the support.”

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After this event, the LPGA Tour will be back with its Asian swing in March. After that, they will head to Califonia.

Round one leader at LPGA Drive On Championship

Marina Alex from America and Nasa Hataoka from Japan grab a share of the lead after the first round. The two professionals carded a similar round of 65’s, seven under par to take a share of the lead, at the 2022 Driven On Championship.

Marina carded a bogey-free 65 with four consecutive birdies from the 10th to the 13th hole. On the other hand, Nasa had just a single bogey on her scorecard, which came on the 13th hole. Both the professionals have a one-stroke lead heading into the second round.

Who do you think would lead the second round? Comment below! Also, we wish Jessica Korda a speedy recovery and hope she returns to the golf course soon!

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