AWOL Tseng scratched from tourney
Yani Tseng held the world's No. 1 ranking until dropping down last week.
GolfWeek
Share This Story
Yani Tseng overslept on Wednesday and missed her 9:10 a.m. pro-am tee time. As a result, Tseng was withdrawn from the Kia Classic, per LPGA regulations.
Tseng, who lost her world No.1 ranking last week to Stacy Lewis, was the defending champion in the tournament at Carlsbad, Calif. She is traveling this week without manager Naya Hsu, who is typically by Tseng’s side. Hsu is back in Taiwan on business.
“I’m embarrassed to admit that I wasn’t feeling well last night and accidentally overslept and missed my tee time for the pro-am this morning,” Tseng said in a statement. “I was extremely excited to compete this week to defend my title at the Kia Classic and to try to regain the No. 1 spot.
"This was an unfortunate mistake and I want to apologize to Kia, my sponsors and all of the fans.”
Tseng will compete next in two weeks at the year’s first major, the Kraft Nabisco Championship.
Golfweek's Beth Ann Baldry contributed to this report.
Related Stories
Trending Now
-
50th Super Bowl goes to Bay Area
The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area. -
Nats lose Mattheus to broken hand
Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus has broken his pitching hand punching a locker in fr... -
Sergio: I don't need Tiger as a friend
Sergio Garcia says he doesn't need Tiger Woods as a friend. -
Romo to miss at least three weeks
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts af... -
Golf adopts new anchor putting rule
Golf's governing bodies have adopted a new rule that outlaws the putting stroke used ...
GOLF Videos
Boston Harbor driving range
Posted: May 16, 2013
As part of "Francis Ouimet Day" in Mass., Arnold Palmer talks U.S. Open while Pe...
As part of "Francis Ouimet Day" in Mass., Arnold Palmer talks U.S. Open while Pe...
Lusetich: TPC Final Round recap
Posted: May 13, 2013
Robert Lusetich on the Final Round theatrics between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garc...
Robert Lusetich on the Final Round theatrics between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garc...
Horrow: Golf Business Report
Posted: May 13, 2013
FOX Sports News Analyst Rick Horrow discusses the latest golf business.
FOX Sports News Analyst Rick Horrow discusses the latest golf business.
Golf Headlines
More Than Sports on MSN
Fox Sports Store
| itemName | itemURL | imageSrc | price | itemDescription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Ohio State Buckeyes Scarlet Stadium Adjustable Visor | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_Ohio_State_Buckeyes/browse/featuredproduct/596055/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_596000/ff_596055_xl.jpg&w=100 | 15.95 | Nike Ohio State Buckeyes Scarlet Stadium Adjustable Visor |
| Nike Florida Gators Royal Blue Conference Performance Polo | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_Florida_Gators/browse/featuredproduct/652807/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_652000/ff_652807_xl.jpg&w=100 | 59.95 | Nike Florida Gators Royal Blue Conference Performance Polo |
| Chicago Bulls 3-Pack Golf Club Headcovers - Black | http://shop.foxsports.com/FOX_Chicago_Bulls/browse/featuredproduct/749435/source/foxsports_prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_749000/ff_749435_xl.jpg&w=100 | 34.95 | Chicago Bulls 3-Pack Golf Club Headcovers - Black |
Member Comments
Please note by clicking on "Post comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be Polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator.