LPGA monitoring health issues after 10 players withdraw from Mizuho Americas Open

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LPGA officials are concerned about health issues at the Mizuho Americas Open after 10 players withdrew from the event, including seven with various illnesses. The LPGA issued a statement late in the second round Friday, saying they will continue to monitor the situation at Liberty National.

Rose Zhang reacts after making birdie on the 18th hole to win the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Clifton, N.J. Ruoning Yin, of China, acknowledges fans on the 12th green during the first round of the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Jersey City, N.J. Rose Zhang reacts after making birdie on the 18th hole to win the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Clifton, N.J.

The LPGA issued a statement late in the second round Friday, saying they will continue to monitor the situation at Liberty National. 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.

So Mi Lee of South Korea replaced Stark and Mao Saigo of Japan got Masson’s spot. Lee is in second place, two shots behind halfway leader Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand. Saigo is three shots back.“Medical professionals on site have treated several athletes for symptoms related to a viral infection,” the organization’s statement said.

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