Lydia Ko Battles Right Arm Injury Before Chevron Championship

Lydia Ko, the world’s No. 3 golfer, is contending with a tingling sensation in her right arm after waking up with a neck spasm earlier in the week, just days before the LPGA’s first major of the season, the Chevron Championship in Texas. Ko has been receiving treatment and reports improvement, though her arm still does not feel normal, and she can feel discomfort at the top of her backswing and finish. Despite the injury, she remains optimistic about playing and is taking precautions to avoid making compensations in her swing that could affect her future performance. Ko, who turns 28 on the tournament’s opening day, is a 23-time LPGA Tour winner and previously won the Chevron Championship in 2016. Earlier this season, she claimed victory at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore. Ko humorously noted being stung by a bee on her right hand during a pro-am, joking about needing a 'bionic arm' for the week.