Nelly Korda is enjoying some well-deserved downtime at home with her dog after a rain-soaked week on the LPGA Tour. She recently returned from the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, where heavy rain caused play to be suspended during the second round. Before the suspension, Korda had carded a 2-under 69 in the opening round, placing her tied for 66th.
On Monday, September 22, Korda shared a cozy Instagram story with her 1.1 million followers, showing herself relaxing with her black Labrador at home. She captioned the picture simply with “Home” accompanied by a heart-hands emoji. The 27-year-old star often features her dog on social media. Earlier this month, she posted a playful photo of her dog stretched out across her lap.
Korda has long been an animal lover. She once had a cat named Rafi, who passed away in April after 15 years. At the time, she posted a heartfelt tribute about the special bond they shared and how much she missed him.
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### When Nelly Korda Was Bitten by a Dog
In June, Nelly Korda reminded her followers of one of the lowest points of last year after sharing a photo related to a dog bite incident. Following a surprising second-round 81 that left her in tears at the 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, she was bitten on the thigh by a dog the next day while at a coffee shop in Seattle.
“I regret to announce that I must withdraw from next week’s Ladies European Tour tournament in London. On Saturday in Seattle, I was bitten by a dog and need time to receive treatment and recover fully,” Korda said at the time. “I apologize to the LET, the sponsors, and my fans for my absence. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to returning to the course soon,” she added.
The injury forced her to miss the Aramco Team Series event at London’s Centurion Club, an event she had won the previous year by four strokes. Initially, Korda did not share any images of the injury, only mentioning that the bite was on her thigh.
A year later, on June 26, 2025, Korda finally posted a picture showing the deep marks from the bite. “Throwing it back to a year ago when I got bit by a dog at the coffee shop,” she wrote on her Instagram story while explaining the reason for her recent break.
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### Challenging Season for Korda
This season has also been a challenging one for Korda. She has slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 in the Rolex Rankings and has yet to secure a win in 16 starts. Nonetheless, she has maintained consistency by making every cut and recording seven top-10 finishes, including two inside the top 10.
Despite the ups and downs, Nelly Korda remains focused and determined as she continues to compete at the highest level of women’s golf.
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