Defending champion and last week’s Cognizant Founders Cup winner Rose Zhang has withdrawn from the Mizuho Americas Open due to illness.
Zhang had begun her first round on the back nine, pulling out after completing three holes at Liberty National Golf Club.
The 20-year-old issued the following statement on her Instagram story about her withdrawal:
"I am really disappointed that I had to withdraw from the Mizuho Americas Open today. This tournament holds a special place in my heart, having had such an amazing week last year when I captured my first LPGA Tour win here at Liberty National. I was really looking forward to trying to defend my title, but unfortunately spent the last 12 hours with really bad intestinal pain.
"I am so grateful to my team and everyone involved in this event including Michelle Wie West. She has truly helped put on a world-class event and I wish everyone, including all of the amazing AJGA competitors, the best of luck this week. I look forward to returning next year to this great event and thank you again to everyone who has been so supportive."
Zhang’s next scheduled start is the U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club.
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