Concerns over Health Issues at Mizuho Americas Open as Golfers Withdraw

The LPGA Tour is watching closely as seven people, including Rose Zhang, had to leave the Mizuho Americas Open due to being sick. Rose Zhang, who won the tournament last year, had to quit after playing only three holes. She has won two times before on the LPGA Tour. Other players like Maja Stark and Caroline Masson also withdrew because they were sick. So Mi Lee and Mao Saigo took their places. Lee was in second place during the tournament, and Saigo was three shots behind. Some players withdrew due to injuries, not sickness. The exact details of the illnesses are not known, except for Zhang mentioning she had stomach pain. The LPGA officials are worried about the health problems at the Mizuho Americas Open. They are keeping an eye on the situation at Liberty National. The withdrawals started when Rose Zhang left the game early due to stomach issues. Two players who were doing well got in as replacements because Maja Stark and Caroline Masson were sick. So Mi Lee is in second place, and Mao Saigo is three shots behind. Three players left due to injuries. Medical staff at the event have treated some players for symptoms of a viral infection. The LPGA and organizers are working together to help the players stay healthy. Ruoning Yin, Paula Creamer, Lindsey Weaver-Wright, Jiwon Jeon, Haeran Ryu, A Lim Kim, and Minami Katsu also withdrew from the tournament. The next event is the U.S. Women’s Open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.