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Dog Bite Causes Korda To Miss Tournament In England

Nelly Korda is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour, where she has won 14 times and reached number one in the Women’s World Golf Rankings. Korda won the Olympic gold medal at the women’s individual golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

NellyBecame the fourth LPGA tour player to win six times before june1st. She hit 73% fairways at liberty national

A Dog bite causes Korda to miss tournament in England

With recent development Nelly Korda will “receive treatment” before returning to the Tour

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World number one Nelly Korda says she has been bitten by a dog and will miss the Aramco Team Series event in Hemel Hempstead next week.

The American golfer, 25, was set to defend her title at the Centurion Club, an event which is part of the Ladies European Tour.

“On Saturday in Seattle, I was bitten by a dog and need time to receive treatment and recover fully,” Korda wrote on social media.

“I apologise to the LET, the sponsors and my fans for my absence. Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to returning to the course soon.”

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Korda has won 14 times on the LPGA Tour and won her second major at the Chevron Championship in April.

The Aramco Team Series will take place from 3-5 July.

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