Jessica Korda (back) taking indefinite break from LPGA Tour

Jessica Korda is not going to compete on the LPGA Tour for the foreseeable future whereas she offers with a again damage, she introduced on social media Sunday evening.

Korda wrote that the previous yr has been difficult as a result of again ailment.

“Following the recommendation of my physician and the steerage of my physio, we have dedicated numerous hours of remedy at house and on the street for me to try to get my physique wholesome and able to compete every week,” Korda wrote. “Sadly, we have reached [the] level the place the ache just isn’t bettering, forcing me to should withdraw out of a number of tournaments. As a competitor, it’s upsetting to have to do that time and time once more.

“On the recommendation of my medical crew, I’ve made the robust choice to cease enjoying till I can get my again absolutely wholesome. At this level, we do not have a agency timeline for my return however I am working with one of the best of one of the best and am targeted on coming again as quickly as attainable.”

Korda, 30, has received six occasions on the LPGA Tour, however not since January 2021. Her final begin got here on the Cognizant Founders Cup earlier this month, and she or he withdrew after capturing a first-round 72. She is presently ranked No. 31 on this planet.

Korda’s sister, world No. 2 Nelly Korda, can also be coping with again ache and can sit out subsequent week’s match, the inaugural Mizuho Americas Open in Jersey Metropolis, New Jersey, however she just isn’t anticipated to be out indefinitely.