An “exhausted” Nelly Korda has withdrawn from this week’s JM Eagle LA Championship after claiming her second main title and fifth straight victory within the Chevron Championship.
Korda’s two-shot victory on Sunday noticed her tie the record for many consecutive LPGA wins, with Nancy Lopez in 1978 and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) the one different girls to attain the feat.
In a press release printed on the LPGA’s web site, Korda wrote: “Wow! What per week. The win nonetheless hasn’t sunk in however I’ve actually been overwhelmed by the entire love and help I’ve obtained.
“The crowds at Carlton Woods this previous week had been unimaginable and so too had been all of the messages I’ve obtained from these watching from afar.
“I needed to allow you to all know that after a number of consideration with my group, I’ve determined to withdraw from the JM Eagle LA Championship offered by Plastpro.
“It was not a straightforward resolution. After the unbelievable week at The Chevron and grinding via the psychological and bodily challenges of 4 occasions previously 5 weeks, I’m positively feeling exhausted.
“With a lot nonetheless to return all through 2024, I really feel I have to hearken to my physique and get some relaxation, so I might be prepared for the rest of the season.”
Korda is ready to return to motion and search a sixth straight win within the Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey from Might 9-12.