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**Summary:**

Nelly Korda, the world’s top-ranked female golfer, is battling a sore neck ahead of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The injury occurred after a shot from the rough during a practice round. Korda skipped the champions dinner to focus on treatment and recovery. While the neck issue is impacting her swing and preparation, she expects to be ready for the start of the major tournament on Thursday. Korda, who previously dealt with a neck injury last year, is working with a physical therapist to manage the pain and be ready to compete.

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**Neck Injury Sidelines Korda, But World No. 1 Expects to Compete at KPMG Women’s PGA**

FRISCO, Texas – World No. 1 Nelly Korda is battling a sore neck ahead of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch East course. The injury occurred during a practice round on Monday after Korda hit a shot from the rough, causing her neck to spasm.

Korda, the 2021 Women’s PGA Champion, was seen with therapeutic tape on her neck during a media appearance on Tuesday. She revealed that she was forced to skip the champions dinner on Monday night to prioritize treatment and rest.

“I hit a shot out of the rough [Monday], and my neck went into a full spasm,” Korda explained. She added that while she is feeling better, the injury is impacting her swing and overall preparation.

The injury is a concern for Korda, who missed two tournaments during the LPGA’s Asia swing last year due to a minor neck issue. “Obviously with the injury that I had last year, every single time something kind of flares up in my neck now, I think I feel it a little bit more than what I used to,” she said.

Despite the setback, Korda remains optimistic about her chances at the major. “I have a great [physical therapist] who takes care of me. Trying to work through it, but I’ll be ready by Thursday,” she affirmed.

Korda, a 15-time LPGA Tour winner, finished as runner-up at the U.S. Women’s Open three weeks ago. She is seeking her first victory of the season in a year that has seen 15 different winners in 15 LPGA events.

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