US EditionTop-Ranked Nelly Korda Even Par to Start Women's PGA After Reaggravating Neck Injury
- On June 19, 2025, world No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda began the KPMG Women's PGA Championship with a score of even-par 72 during the opening round held in Frisco, Texas.
- Korda entered the tournament with a pre-existing neck injury that worsened on June 16 when her neck suddenly tightened after she struck a shot from the deep rough during a practice round.
- Due to the spasm, Korda missed the champions dinner, wore kinesiology tape, and reported pain only with neck rotation, though she did not feel pain when hitting shots.
- Korda made two birdies and two bogeys during the opening round and expressed satisfaction with her performance given the conditions, adding that it felt good to recover with a birdie.
- Despite neck discomfort making rest difficult, Korda indicated the condition was improving and emphasized focusing on her health while continuing the tournament.
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The Press of Atlantic City
Jenno Thitikul stays patient, uses birdie streak to hold Women's PGA lead
FRISCO, Texas — Jenno Thitikul walked off the fifth green after a double bogey in the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship reminding herself to stay patient and that some missed shots are going to happen.
The Peterborough Examiner
Top-ranked Nelly Korda even par to start Women’s PGA after reaggravating neck injury
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda shot an even-par 72 in the opening round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Thursday, three days after the world's top-ranked player reaggravated a neck injury during a practice round.
Top-ranked Nelly Korda even par to start Women's PGA after reaggravating neck injury
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda shot an even-par 72 in the opening round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday, three days after the world’s top-ranked player reaggravated a neck injury during a practice round. While Korda said she doesn’t feel pain hitting shots, the two-time major champion said she has pain “just with rotation” of her neck and that it is hard to get comfortable to sleep at night. “It’s better, yeah. Getting better …
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