Golf-Jessica Korda to miss rest of LPGA season with back injury

Six-time LPGA champion Jessica Korda said on Tuesday that she would not be able to play the rest of this LPGA season due to an injury to her back, but she expects to be "healthier and more powerful" in the coming year.

There are two remaining events in the 2022 season of the LPGA beginning with next week's Pelican Women's Champion in Florida Korda's sibling Nelly Korda has been the reigning champion as well as the Nov. 17-20 CME Group Tour Championship.Playing any other sport would have caused my recovery to take a lot longer, so based on my doctor's recommendations and speaking with my team, we've concluded to make the best choice,Korda, 29 shared in a post on Facebook.

16. World number one Korda had six top-10 performances at the LPGA Tour in 2022 with her top finish was in April, at the inaugural major of the year, where she was second at The Chevron Championship.In her last appearance, Korda tied for 24th spot in the Ascendant LPGA which benefits Volunteers of America five weeks ago in Texas.

Korda who has been unable to attend some events previously due to an injury to her wrist and rib sprain, didn't mention what her injury was or what type of treatment she'll receive.I'm extremely disappointed. I've had a lot of luck with injuries throughout my career, however I'm planning on doing my best,wrote Korda.Excited to return this year to begin my 13th year on tour more fit and healthier.He said to slots online malaysia.