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Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Nelly Korda is an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She won Olympic gold in 2020 and has been ranked world No. 1.

Who is Nelly Korda?

Born in Bradenton, Florida, in 1998, Nelly Korda comes from a sporting family. Her father, Petr Korda, was a professional tennis player, and her sister Jessica Korda is also a professional golfer. She turned professional in 2016 and joined the LPGA Tour in 2017.

Career highlights

Korda won her first major at the 2021 KPMG Women's PGA Championship and later added the Chevron Championship. She also captured Olympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games. In 2021, she reached the No. 1 spot in the Women's World Golf Rankings.

Why she matters to Canadian golf fans

Nelly Korda competes in LPGA events that are closely followed by Canadian golf enthusiasts. Her matches often draw attention north of the border, and she has represented the United States in the Solheim Cup, a tournament with strong Canadian viewership.

In short

  • American LPGA golfer and Olympic gold medalist
  • Multiple major champion and former world No. 1
  • Comes from a family of professional athletes
  • Her performances are widely followed by Canadian golf fans
Canadian angle

Nelly Korda has competed in major LPGA events that are followed by Canadian golf fans, and her results are relevant to Canada’s strong interest in women’s professional golf.

Quick questions

Who is Nelly Korda?
Nelly Korda is an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She is an Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time major champion.
What are her biggest achievements?
Her biggest achievements include winning Olympic gold in 2020, reaching world No. 1 in 2021, and winning multiple LPGA majors.
What is her family background?
Her father, Petr Korda, was a professional tennis player, and her sister Jessica Korda is also a professional golfer.

Sources

  1. LPGA — https://www.lpga.com/athletes/nelly-korda/98350/overview
    Supports: LPGA Tour membership and age
  2. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/nelly-korda-921483
    Supports: Olympic participation and gold medal
  3. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/nelly-korda
    Supports: Biography, family background, and career milestones
  4. KPMG Women's PGA Championship — https://www.kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com/player/nelly-korda
    Supports: Major title and career highlights
  5. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/61412/nelly-korda
    Supports: Nationality and age
  6. U.S. Women's Open — https://www.uswomensopen.com/players/61412.html
    Supports: Major wins, Olympic gold, and family background