Rianne Malixi's Augusta Dreams Cut Short by Back Injury
Source: news.source.bworldonline
Rianne Malixi, a prominent amateur golfer and double USGA champion, was forced to withdraw from the Augusta National Women’s Amateur due to a recurring back injury. The injury, which also caused her to miss the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship, resurfaced during a practice round at the Champions Retreat Golf Club. Malixi, aiming to redeem herself after missing the cut in the previous year's tournament, decided to prioritize recovery over competing, with hopes of returning for the US Women’s Open.
Key Points
Rianne Malixi withdrew from the Augusta National Women’s Amateur due to a back injury.
The injury occurred during a practice round at the Champions Retreat Golf Club.
Malixi had previously missed the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship due to the same injury.
She chose to withdraw to avoid further damage and focus on recovery.
Malixi aims to return for the US Women’s Open in May.
She was grouped to play with Meghan Ganne and Cayetana Fernandez Garcia-Poggio in the tournament.
This was meant to be her redemption after missing the cut in the previous year's event.
