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Korda, who won her only major title at the
event in 2021, last played at the Founders Cup in mid-May, where
she missed the cut. The 24-year-old has not won on the LPGA Tour
since retaining her Pelican Women's Championship title last
November.
Before the Founders Cup in New Jersey, Korda had six top-six
finishes in seven LPGA events and regained the top ranking
before being overtaken by South Korea's Ko Jin-young.
"When I got back from New Jersey, it didn't feel right," Korda
told reporters on Tuesday. "I talked with my doctor and he
recommended I take a couple weeks off to rest it before
something else flares up from it.
"There's a lot of torque in the golf swing so I feel like I'm
not the only golfer that kind of struggles with the low back...
I honestly wouldn't be playing if I wasn't 100%."
Korda, who underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from her
left arm last year, said the time off had only increased her
appetite for victory.
"It's sometimes nice to reset after playing," said Korda, whose
sister Jessica also plays on the LPGA Tour. "When you're having
to take a forced break in a sense, you appreciate the life a
little bit more.
"I feel like I love the game of golf. I love competing. I have
so much fun doing this and travelling. It just makes me
appreciate it more, and a little bit more hungry."
Korda tees off on Thursday alongside top-ranked Ko and world
number three Lydia Ko of New Zealand.
(Reporting by Hritika Sharma in Hyderabad; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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