The action is hot and rising at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club in Shanghai. Yes, it’s time for the Buick LPGA Shanghai championship, teeing off from October 9-12. Co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour and the China LPGA Tour, the event features a prize purse of $2.2 million. Battling for grabs at the trophy is a star-studded field, featuring World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, Minjee Lee, and Miyu Yamashita. Defending champion Rouning Yin would bring her A-game to the field as she tries to retain her crown. However, fans will feel the absence of several notable players from the field. Let’s take a look at the ladies who have decided to sit this one out.

#1: Nelly Korda

One of the biggest names missing from the Buick Shanghai championship is Nelly Korda , the former World No. 1. The decision came afte

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