LPGA officials are concerned after 10 players withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open over the past two days.
LPGA said in a statement that medical professionals on site have treated several athletes for symptoms related to a viral infectionLPGA officials are concerned about health issues at the Mizuho Americas Open after 10 players withdrew from the event over the past two days, including seven with various illnesses.
The run of withdrawals was highlighted in the first round when defending champion Rose Zhang dropped out after three holes because of an intestinal issue.Two of the players near the top of the leaderboard got in as alternates on Thursday because Maja Stark of Sweden and Caroline Masson of Germany withdrew because of illness.
“Medical professionals on site have treated several athletes for symptoms related to a viral infection,” the organization's statement said. “The LPGA and tournament organizers continue to monitor the situation closely, and are working together to advise and assist the LPGA athletes with precautions to try to keep everyone healthy.”
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