“I Cried All Night”: Nelly Korda Shares the Emotional Story Behind Missing the Biggest Match of Her Career That Few Knew.

In a rare and emotional interview, golf star Nelly Korda has opened up about one of the most heartbreaking moments of her career — the day she had to pull out of what could have been a defining match, a moment that left fans shocked and, as she puts it, “shattered her heart.”

While the world only saw a brief statement citing “health reasons,” few knew the full emotional toll it took on the LPGA champion. Speaking candidly, Korda revealed that the match she missed wasn’t just any match — it was a final she had dreamed of since her junior golf days.
“I cried all night,” Korda admitted. “It wasn’t just the disappointment of not playing. It was the months of hard work, sacrifice, and hope that came crashing down all at once. I felt like I let everyone down — my team, my fans, and mostly myself.”

Though she didn’t go into full detail about the exact health issue, Korda shared that it was both physical and emotional exhaustion that led to her withdrawal. Her team had urged her to rest, warning that pushing through might lead to longer-term setbacks.

“It’s tough to listen to your body when your heart is screaming to compete,” she said. “But that day, I had to choose healing over hustle — and it hurt.”

The golf world has since rallied around Korda, praising her honesty and vulnerability. Fans took to social media to send messages of love and support, with many applauding her courage to prioritize her well-being.

Korda also revealed that the experience taught her an important lesson about self-compassion. “Sometimes the strongest move is choosing to step back, breathe, and heal — even if it means missing the moment you’ve worked so hard for,” she said.

Today, Nelly Korda stands not only as one of the fiercest competitors on the LPGA Tour but also as a powerful reminder that vulnerability and strength often go hand in hand.

And as for the match that never was? “It still hurts,” she admits. “But it also fuels me. I’ll be back — stronger, wiser, and more grateful than ever.”