Nelly Korda Reveals Dog Bite Forced 2024 Tournament Withdrawal

Nelly Korda, the women's world No.1 golfer, revealed the severity of a dog bite she sustained in 2024 that forced her to withdraw from the Ladies European Tour's Aramco Team Series event in London. The incident occurred outside a coffee shop in Seattle, where the bite on her inner thigh required treatment and recovery time, causing her to miss the tournament and struggle emotionally. Korda shared graphic images of the injury on social media around the anniversary of the incident, highlighting the traumatic experience that also affected her performance in other tournaments at the time. Fellow golfer Alison Lee also recounted a serious dog bite injury earlier in 2024, emphasizing the risks and recovery challenges associated with such incidents. Despite the setback, Korda has since returned to form with several top-20 finishes and remains focused on her golfing career. She recently competed in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and plans to rest before upcoming events, showing resilience after the difficult period.