Olympic gold medalist Nelly Korda announced on social media that she has a blood clot and will miss an unspecified amount of time. The world No. 2 skipped the LPGA’s spring Asian swing and was in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on Friday for a photoshoot and commercial appearance.
“After a typical morning workout, my arm started to feel like it was swelling,” Korda, 23, posted on her social media accounts.
“At the advice of my doctor, I went to the Emergency Room as a precaution. I was diagnosed with a blood clot. I am currently at home getting treatment to eliminate further risks. I will communicate my status as and when there is more information. In the meantime, I want to thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy for all out family during this time. I hope to be back soon. Thank you.”
Korda was next scheduled to compete March 24-27 in the JTBC Classic in Carlsbad, California, ahead of the year’s first major, the Chevron Championship. She won four times on the LPGA in 2021 as well as Olympic gold in Tokyo and was named Female Player of the Year by the Golf Writers Association of America.
