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Nelly Korda Battles Neck Spasm as She Pursues First LPGA Victory of 2025

Supported by her sister Jessica, Korda enters the $12 million championship at Fields Ranch East with a tour-leading stroke average, hoping to end her 2025 win drought.

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Overview

  • She experienced a full neck spasm during Monday’s practice at PGA Frisco, prompting her to skip the champions dinner and rely on kinesiology tape.
  • Korda has navigated prior health setbacks—including a 2022 arm blood clot and late-2024 neck trouble—and is working closely with a physiotherapist on rest, heat management and swing adjustments.
  • Despite not yet winning in 2025, she remains the betting favorite at the Women’s PGA after a runner-up finish at the U.S. Women’s Open two strokes behind champion Maja Stark.
  • Her tour-best stroke average and dominant strokes-gained figures off the tee and approach underline her status as the player to beat in the $12 million major.
  • Having Jessica Korda on site strengthens her tight-knit support team and delivers a crucial mental boost as she seeks to convert form into her first title of the season.