In a surprising turn of events, Nelly Korda, the recent winner of the Chevron Championship, has announced her withdrawal from the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro. Korda made history on Sunday by securing her fifth straight LPGA Tour title, joining the ranks of Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam as the only three players since 1978 to achieve such a feat.

Sharing her decision on social media, Korda expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support she received after her historic win. She thanked the enthusiastic crowds at Carlton Woods and the messages of encouragement from fans worldwide. However, after consulting with her team, Korda made the difficult choice to withdraw from the upcoming JM Eagle LA Championship.

The intense physical and mental challenges of competing in four events over the past five weeks have taken a toll on Korda. Feeling exhausted, she has decided to prioritize rest and recovery in order to perform at her best throughout the remainder of the season. Korda emphasized the need to listen to her body and acknowledged the importance of taking a break to ensure her long-term success.

Although disappointed to miss out on the JM Eagle LA Championship, Korda expressed her confidence in the event's hosts, Walter and Shirley Wang, who she believes will deliver an incredible competition at Wilshire next week. She assured fans that she would be cheering from a distance and looked forward to reuniting with everyone at the next tournament in New Jersey.

Korda's next scheduled start is at the Cognizant Founders Cup, giving her ample time to recharge and prepare for the challenges ahead. As the current top-ranked player in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, Korda's presence and impressive winning streak have brought heightened excitement to the LPGA Tour.

While fans may be disappointed by Korda's withdrawal from the JM Eagle LA Championship, they can be assured that the star golfer's decision is based on prioritizing her long-term performance and well-being. The upcoming tournaments will undoubtedly feature fierce competition as Korda continues to make her mark on the LPGA Tour.