Lydia Ko Suffers Injury Just Days Before LPGA’s First Major Championship
Lydia Ko Suffers Injury Just Days Before LPGA’s First Major Championship
Golf star Lydia Ko’s preparations for the season’s first major have hit an unexpected snag, as the 26-year-old New Zealander woke up nursing an injury just days ahead of the Chevron Championship, the LPGA Tour’s opening major of the year.
Details surrounding the nature and severity of the injury remain limited, but sources close to Ko confirmed that it was not golf-related and appeared to have developed overnight. While she has not officially withdrawn from the tournament, her participation is now in question as she consults with medical staff and monitors her condition over the coming days.
Ko, who has shown strong form in recent months and is chasing her third major title, had high expectations heading into the Chevron Championship. A win would not only mark a significant career milestone but also boost her standing in the season-long Race to the CME Globe.
Speaking briefly to reporters, Ko said, “It’s obviously not the news I wanted this close to a major. I’m doing everything I can with my team to assess the situation and make the best decision for my health and career.”
Ko’s absence—or limited mobility—would be a major blow to the field and to fans, as she remains one of the tour’s most popular and consistent performers. The golfing world will now watch closely for updates, hoping the setback proves to be minor and temporary.
The Chevron Championship is set to begin later this week at The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas, with the world’s top female golfers vying for the coveted major title.
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