Mitsuka protests her slow play fine
JAPAN'S Yuko Mitsuka has pulled out of 11 tournaments after being handed a record fine for slow play.
The Ladies Professional Golfer's Association of Japan fined the 25-year-old Mitsuka $21,500 after she quit midway through the first round of the World Ladies Championship last week in protest of a two-shot penalty she incurred for slow play.
Mitsuka announced she will withdraw from eight domestic tournaments and three overseas events as a result of the fine.
JLPGA chief Hisako Higuchi said: "She has to take responsibility for her actions."