Nelly Korda Withdraws from Two LPGA Events Due to Neck Injury
Nelly Korda, the world’s number one female golfer, has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea and the Maybank Championship in Malaysia due to a neck injury ¹ ² ³. The American golfer sustained the injury during practice, forcing her to pull out of the two events.
*Korda’s Statement*
In a statement posted on social media, Korda expressed her disappointment, saying, “I’m disappointed to miss these events and am especially sorry to my fans who were looking forward to seeing me play. I’m currently resting and working with my team to get better” ²[3).
*Impact on Korda’s Season*
Korda has had an impressive season, winning six tournaments, including a record-tying five consecutive victories ². Her withdrawal from these events may impact her chances of winning the season-long championship, but she still holds a significant lead in the Race to the CME Globe standings [3).
*Upcoming Schedule*
The LPGA Tour’s Asian swing will continue without Korda, with the BMW Ladies Championship starting on Thursday, October 17, and the Maybank Championship the following week ³. Fans can catch the action on Sky Sports Golf.
*Korda’s Career*
Despite this setback, Korda has had an incredible year, winning her second career major title at the Chevron Championship ². She will look to recover and return to competition soon, with the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship just around the corner.
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