Minjee Lee Has Withdrawn From the JM Eagle LA Championship

Despite opening with a 3-under-par 69, the three-time major champion withdrew just one week before the Chevron Championship.

Addie Parker

Earlier today, the LPGA Tour's official communications team announced that three-time major winner Minjee Lee has withdrawn from the JM Eagle LA Championship.

It comes as a bit of a surprise, especially seen as though Lee played well during Thursday's first round. The 29-year-old carded six birdies, and three bogeys, including one on the 18th hole.

She was six shots off of clubhouse leader Chizzy Iwai, who had an electrifying day around El Cab, that included five consecutive birdies and an eagle to close out her first nine holes.

Neither the Tour or Lee have stated the reason behind the WD, and we can only hope that she's okay. This was her fourth LPGA start in 2026, and she's had two top-5 finishes and a missed cut at the Aramco Championship. But she also competed in Australia last month, and those miles can add up.

Hopefully we see her back in the saddle at next week's Chevron Championship.

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