Women’s PGA loses No. 2 player as Nelly Korda withdraws

By: The Associated Press Posted: 12:54 PM CDT Friday, Oct. 9, 2020

NEWTOWN SQAURE, Pa. - Nelly Korda withdrew from the Women's PGA Championship on Friday because of back pain.

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NEWTOWN SQAURE, Pa. - Nelly Korda withdrew from the Women's PGA Championship on Friday because of back pain.

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NEWTOWN SQAURE, Pa. – Nelly Korda withdrew from the Women’s PGA Championship on Friday because of back pain.

Korda, the No. 2 player in women’s golf, opened with a1-over 71 at Aronimink Golf Club and was four shots out of the lead. She said in an Instagram post she hoped her back would feel better Friday morning.

“Unfortunately it is not and I will now go see a specialist,” Korda said.

Nelly Korda reacts after missing her shot on the 17th hole during the final round to win the on the first hole during the final round of the LPGA's ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Korda, the younger of sisters playing the LPGA Tour and whose brother, Sebastian, reached the fourth round of the French Open, was among the favourites going into the third LPGA major of the year.