‘It’s tough’: Nelly Korda Confesses Her Past Trauma as Its ‘Disappointing’ Aspects Make a Candid Entry

With the BMW Ladies Championship, Nelly Korda has made a return to the golf world after her short hiatus following the Solheim Cup in Spain last month. All eyes are on the LPGA cover girl, rooting for her to grab a comeback trophy in South Korea.

Addressing her return to Korea after four years, Nelly Korda spoke about her injuries and her subsequent struggles during this period. She also touched upon regaining her world number 1 position. With the golf world desperately wanting her to win big this week, let’s look into what Korda has to say about it. 

Nelly Korda discusses injuries, returns, and world ranking

Nelly Korda is currently busy working on her first big win in the past few months. She has been having a rough time with her health and form over the past couple of years, and the Solheim Cup disappointment was difficult to overcome too.

In a press conference, she received a question about the injury last year. In March 2022, she complained about a blood clot and had to take time off from the course. She later returned to form with the Pelican Woman’s Championship in November, regaining her world number 1 ranking. 

“I think that injury wasn’t just a small injury,” she exclaimed. Reminiscing about the whole journey of difficulties, Nelly Korda explained how it emotionally affected her. She spoke about her doubts and struggles during the return after the break. “it’s tough to take four months off and then be in tiptop shape.” 

The 25-year-old recollected the expectations she had for last year, following an outstanding 2021. She explained how painful it was not to give her fans what they wanted. “So to have that injury and to be out was very disappointing.” 

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While the past sounds painful enough, she hasn’t had a happening season this year either. She has been struggling with health issues and a dip in form in 2023 as well.

Nelly Korda’s season so far

Nelly Korda healed and recovered from blood clots by November 2022, and that’s when she won the Pelican. However, the history of health issues doesn’t stop there. 

On 2023 May, she again had health complaints. She had pain in her back, and she had to withdraw from an upcoming tournament. Korda had to take some time off and recover.

Her subsequent comeback was in July at the Aramco Team Series, playing for the Ladies European Tour. After this, she reclaimed the world’s number 1 position once again, after she held it briefly during the November 2022 win. 

Now, although there has not been an injury update during her short break after the Solheim Cup, this has been a time-off. Naturally, her fans hope for her to announce her comeback in style. Hopefully, the dips in health and form subside and let her wear her crown again. 

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