Danielle Kang said Friday that she is playing in the U.S. Women's Open with a tumor on her spine.
According to GolfChannel.com's Amy Rogers, Kang said: "My goal is to play this week. I didn't want to miss it. I'm really happy that I'm here. It's been a difficult road, but I'm pretty stoked that I'm able to hit certain shots, and I feel like my game is a little bit there."
Kang added that she plans to undergo additional tests to determine if the tumor is malignant or benign.
The 29-year-old San Francisco native shot a first-round 71 and second-round 74 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina, putting her at three over for the tournament.