![Nelly Korda is recovering from a dog bite and will be unable to defend her Aramco title in England. (AP PHOTO) Nelly Korda is recovering from a dog bite and will be unable to defend her Aramco title in England. (AP PHOTO)](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/silverstone-feed-data/02d38601-5d58-44a0-b8e9-491ccfbb980f.jpg/r0_0_800_600_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Nelly Korda,the world No.1, has withdrawn from the Aramco Team Series event in England after being bitten by a dog.
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Korda was due to defend her title at the Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, from July 3-5, but announced on Instagram that she would be unable to play.
"I regret to announce that I must withdraw from next week's Ladies European Tour tournament in London," the 25-year-old American wrote:
"On Saturday in Seattle, I was bitten by a dog and need time to receive treatment and recover fully.
"I apologise 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."
Korda won six times in seven starts earlier this season but has missed the cut in her last three events.
Australian Associated Press