Ko Jin-young's 'Knee Pain'... 'Will Participate in Final Match'

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Ko Jin-young will compete in the final event of the 2023 LPGA Tour season, the CME Group Tour Championship (total prize money $7 million), despite knee pain.

Ko Jin-young

On the 14th (local time), the Golf Channel reported, "Ko Jin-young experienced pain in her left knee during last week's The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican (total prize money $3.25 million). She is scheduled to undergo a detailed examination soon." The report added, "Ko Jin-young has played in the Tour Championship for the past two years with wrist injuries, but this year she will participate in the final event while dealing with knee pain." The Tour Championship will be held over four days starting on the 16th at the Tiburon Golf Club Gold Course in Naples, Florida.

Ko Jin-young's management company, SEMASports Marketing, stated, "She felt knee pain during last week's tournament, and her knee was somewhat swollen. However, her condition has improved slightly after playing in today's pro-am. She will participate in the tournament as scheduled." Ko Jin-young has won two events on the LPGA Tour this year. She won this tournament consecutively in 2020 and 2021. In the first round, she will play alongside Minjee Lee (Australia).

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