Nelly Korda’s 2024 season just got a little… furrier. In a bizarre twist that no one saw coming, the world’s No. 1 golfer had to withdraw from the Aramco Team Series event in London—not due to injury, not from illness, but because she was bitten by a dog in Seattle.
Yes, you read that right. The woman who dominates bunkers, greens, and fairways was taken down by a four-legged fluffy. And while the details remain hush-hush—no word on the breed, the bite radius, or whether the dog has since taken up golf—fans were quick to react with everything from concern to puns like “ruff day for Nelly.”
Korda, known for her calm demeanor and laser focus on the course, took to Instagram to share the unexpected news. “I regret to announce I’ve had to withdraw due to a dog bite that required medical attention,” she wrote. “I was really looking forward to defending my title.”
Though fans and fellow players flooded the post with well-wishes (and more than a few dog emojis), everyone agreed—when it comes to bizarre reasons to skip a tournament, this one ranks high. One follower even joked, “When the dog heard she was No. 1, it got jealous.”
In all seriousness, the golf world will miss her swagger at Centurion Club. But if anyone can turn an animal ambush into a comeback story, it’s Nelly Korda. Dog bite? Please. She’ll be back—and probably wearing canine-proof shoes.
