Lilia Vu, the world No. 2, has withdrawn from the Chevron Championship due to a back injury flareup during warm-up. This is the third tournament that Vu has withdrawn from this year due to various health issues, resulting in just one top-10 finish in seven starts. Last summer, Vu also faced a back injury scare that required her to take nearly a month off to recover. Despite managing the issue, it continues to resurface periodically.
At 26 years old, Vu had a remarkable season last year, winning two majors and becoming the first American to win the Rolex Player of the Year award since Stacy Lewis in 2014. However, her struggles with her injury have made recent months challenging for her. She openly shared her struggles, expressing how scared and emotional she felt at times when her back couldn’t hold up during practice sessions.
Despite withdrawing from the championship, Vu remains determined to overcome her injury struggles and return to competitive form as soon as possible. Scheduled to tee off at 2:10 p.m. ET alongside Minjee Lee and Nelly Korda, who seeks her fifth consecutive victory, Vu’s absence will be felt at the championship.