Results for: JM Eagle LA Championship

Grace Kim surged ahead with a stellar 7-under 64 in the opening round of the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship, securing the first-round lead. Despite a challenging tee shot on the final hole, she chipped in for a birdie to cap off a bogey-free round. Maja Stark, Sei Young Kim, and Chanettee Wannasaen closely trail Kim with 65s, while Hannah Green and several others sit just a stroke further behind. Kim, who won her first LPGA Tour title last year, aims to maintain her focus and mental composure throughout the tournament.

The LPGA Tour will travel to Wilshire Country Club from April 25th to 28th for the JM Eagle LA Championship. The tournament will feature 144 top-tier players, including defending champion Hannah Green and 17 of the top 25 golfers in the world. The event will be broadcasted on the Golf Channel and Peacock, and the prize money has increased to $3.75 million.

Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the JM Eagle LA Championship, which begins Thursday, in order to prioritize her health and recovery following an eventful past five weeks. Korda, who tied Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam with her win at the Chevron Championship, stated that she needs to listen to her body and get some rest in preparation for the rest of the season.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the JM Eagle LA Championship, citing exhaustion after a grueling stretch of four events in five weeks. The 25-year-old American won a record-tying fifth consecutive LPGA Tour event at the Chevron Championship on Sunday, joining Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez as the only players to achieve this feat. However, Korda felt the need to prioritize her health and rest for the remainder of the season. Her next scheduled tournament is the Cognizant Founders Cup from May 9-12, followed by the U.S. Women’s Open from May 30-June 2.

Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the JM Eagle LA Championship, putting her quest for a historic sixth consecutive victory on hold. This marks the end of her unprecedented five-win streak that matched legends Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam. Korda cited exhaustion after an intense stretch of four events in five weeks, including her second career major win at the Chevron Championship.