YANI TSENG MISSES PRO-AM, RULED OUT OF LPGA TOUR'S KIA CLASSIC

Deposed World No 1 lady pro Yani Tseng has also lost her place in the starting field for the LPGA Tour's Kia Classic which tees off later today at Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad, California .
The LPGA Tour has a rule that if a player misses a pro-am she is scheduled to take part in, then she is automatically ruled out of the tournament that follows. 
Picture right: Carnoustie 2011 when Yani won the Ricoh Women's British Open  
 
FROM THE LPGA TOUR WEBSITE
Per LPGA regulations, Yani Tseng was withdrawn from the Kia Classic after missing her pro-am time on Wednesday morning.
 The following is a statement from Tseng:
“I’m embarrassed to admit that I wasn’t feeling well last night and accidentally overslept and missed my tee time for the pro-am this morning. 
"I was extremely excited to compete this week to defend my title at the Kia Classic and to try to regain the No. 1 spot. This was an unfortunate mistake and I want to apologise to Kia, my sponsors and all of the fans. 
"The Kia Classic is one of my favourite tournaments and I have so many great memories in San Diego. I can’t wait to come back here next year.”