World number one female golfer, Nelly Korda from the U.S., has officially withdrawn from the tournaments in South Korea and Malaysia under the LPGA Tour, which are set to take place this week and next week. These two tournaments are part of a prestigious series of events in women’s golf, often compared to the Masters in tennis.
Specifically, the tournament in South Korea will be held this week, while the tournament in Malaysia is scheduled for next week. Nelly Korda’s withdrawal from these tournaments has left fans disappointed, especially as she currently holds the top spot in the world rankings for women’s golf.
Explaining her decision, Nelly Korda stated, “I deeply regret to announce that I will not be able to participate in the tournaments in South Korea and Malaysia due to an injury. This was a difficult decision, but I need to prioritize my health.”
Her absence highlights the challenges that the world number one female golfer has been facing recently. Despite winning six tournaments in the LPGA Tour earlier in 2024, Nelly Korda has not secured any additional titles since May. She suffered an unexpected injury in June when she was bitten by a dog, which affected her recovery and performance. As a result, she did not achieve the success she hoped for at the Paris 2024 Olympics, even though she was the reigning champion from the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
Although Nelly Korda has withdrawn from the tournaments in South Korea and Malaysia, she has not ruled out the possibility of competing in the Toto Classic in Japan, which is set to take place after the event in Malaysia. This is one of the key tournaments in the season, and fans are eagerly awaiting the potential return of the world number one female golfer at this event.
Following the Japan tournament, the 2023-2024 LPGA Tour season will conclude with major events in Hawaii and Florida (USA). Whether Nelly Korda can regain her form and continue to shine in the final tournaments of the season remains uncertain. However, her decision to withdraw underscores the importance of her health in maintaining her top position in the world of women’s golf.
