Korda, already locked in as LPGA Player of the Year, last played Sept. 22 in Ohio. She was planning to play twice during the Asian swing until a minor neck injury kept her at home.

As the season winds down, yet another tournament wraps up with a familiar sight—World No. 1 Nelly Korda standing tall at the top. But this time, The Annika wasn’t just another win for Korda; it was one of those victories—the kind people will talk about for years.

Nelly Korda was back to competition for the first time in nearly two months and didn't miss a beat. She ran off five straight birdies on the back nine to stage another Sunday comeback, closing with a 3-under 67 to win The Annika for her seventh LPGA Tour ...