Paige Mackenzie comeback on hold after nerve injury issues re-surface

LPGA Tour player Paige Mackenzie from Yakima and the University of Washington thought back surgery would get her ready for the 2015 LPGA season. And right before Christmas, she was feeling pain free.

But during Christmas when she was working her way back, she experienced some nerve issues and her return to the LPGA Tour is no on hold.

Mackenzie had surgery to repair a herniated disk that was giving her nerve problems. The surgery seemed to be successful until December.

“I was free and clear and pain free for months,” said Mackenzie. “But over Christmas it flared up again. Its getting better but there is still some numbness in my foot.”

Mackenzie is working with the Golf Channel as a host while she tries to get her way back to the LPGA Tour. “I’m not going to give up, but maybe my body is sending me a message,” said the 32-year-old Mackenzie. “But I’m in a good position. I have a great job at the Golf Channel.”