Last November, Lydia Ko rolled to a five-shot victory at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International. This season, however, she’ll be unable to defend her title.
Ko has withdrawn from the field due to a positive COVID-19 test. Her most recent start came at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore where she tied for 23rd, an event won by Jin Young Ko, who earned her sixth victory in 10 starts.
The tournament will be held at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City from March 7-10.
The likes of Anna Nordqvist, Georgia Hall, Carlota Ciganda, and Bronte Law are expected to compete for a $1 million purse.
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