World No 1 Ko out until late October

World No 1 Jin Young Ko will not participate in this week’s Portland Classic due to a nagging wrist injury. Ko won the event in 2021 but will not have the opportunity to win back-to-back titles. Ko’s representatives announced on Tuesday that she would pass on the next several tournaments to rest the wrist. Gavi […]

World No 1 Jin Young Ko will not participate in this week’s Portland Classic due to a nagging wrist injury.

Ko won the event in 2021 but will not have the opportunity to win back-to-back titles. Ko’s representatives announced on Tuesday that she would pass on the next several tournaments to rest the wrist.

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Ko is currently undergoing medical treatments on her wrist that were recommended by her doctor, Golfweek reported. The BMW Ladies Championship is scheduled for October 20-23 in her native South Korea.

The timeline means she also will miss the Ascendent LPGA event from September 29 – October 2, where she is also the reigning champion.