Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda, born on July 28, 1998, is an accomplished American professional golfer who has made a significant mark on the LPGA Tour. Turning professional in 2016, she quickly showcased her talent by winning her first tournament at the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge the same year. Korda's journey on the LPGA Tour began in 2017, and by 2018, she had already claimed her first LPGA victory at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship.

Her career soared as she captured the Women's Australian Open in 2019, marking her entry into the top ten of the world rankings. Korda's remarkable achievements continued with her first major win at the 2021 Women's PGA Championship, which also propelled her to the coveted world number one ranking. In addition to her major victories, she became the first American female golfer to win individual gold at the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics, a historic feat not accomplished since nineteen hundred.

In 2024, Korda further solidified her legacy by winning five consecutive LPGA Tour tournaments, culminating in her second major victory at the Chevron Championship. That same year, she played a pivotal role in the United States team’s success at the Solheim Cup, contributing to their victory. By the end of the year, Korda had amassed seven individual LPGA titles and was honored as the LPGA Tour Player of the Year.

Coming from a family of athletes, Korda's competitive spirit is deeply rooted. Her father, Petr, was a tennis champion, winning the Australian Open in nineteen ninety-eight, while her younger brother, Sebastian, is also a professional tennis player. Nelly and her older sister, Jessica, who is also a professional golfer, made history in 2018 by becoming the third pair of sisters to win LPGA Tour events, and in 2019, they were the first sisters to compete together in a Solheim Cup match.