Nelly Korda Withdraws from Asian LPGA Events

World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming LPGA tournaments in South Korea and Malaysia due to a minor neck injury sustained during practice. This setback occurs amid a highly successful season for Korda, marked by six title wins including the Chevron Championship, though she has been winless since May. Despite her absence, Korda still leads the Rolex Player of the Year race by 100 points over Lydia Ko, with only six events left in the season. Korda's season has been marred by several health issues, including a previous withdrawal due to a dog bite in June and past surgery for a blood clot. She did not specify a return date but is resting and working with her team to recover. The LPGA's Asian swing includes the BMW Ladies Championship, the Maybank Championship, and the Toto Classic before concluding the season in the United States.