According to multiple reports, Linn Grant had to withdraw from an LPGA tournament in Las Vegas due to abdominal pain. The Swedish golfer has endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to grow outside the uterus, leading to severe pain. In early April, Grant experienced a cyst burst, which she described to Sportbladet as causing internal bleeding that left her unable to get out of bed for two to three days. According to Sportbladet, Grant said she has all the symptoms of endometriosis and that doctors have indicated it is very likely she has the condition, noting she has cysts on her ovaries.
Despite her health struggles, Grant managed to shoot 70 strokes (2 under par) in the first round of the Chevron Championship, according to multiple reports. She is tied for 14th place after the first round, as reported by major media. Fellow Swede Maja Stark shot 69 strokes (3 under par) in the first round and is tied for fourth place, according to multiple reports. Stark won the US Open last year, as reported by major media. Another Swedish golfer, Linnea Ström, shot 1 under par in the first round, according to multiple reports.
Patty Tavatanakit and Somi Lee are tied for the lead at 5 under par, according to major media. Seven Swedish golfers are in the field for the Chevron Championship, as reported by major media. The exact timeline of Grant's recovery from the cyst burst and how her condition affected her preparation for the tournament remain unclear. The current status of her endometriosis treatment and the specific scores of other Swedish golfers in the field have not been disclosed. The full leaderboard after the first round is not yet available.