Nelly Korda is a highly accomplished American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She has achieved the number one ranking in Women's World Golf Rankings and has won 15 LPGA tour events. A significant highlight of her career includes winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She has also represented the United States in multiple Solheim Cups, contributing to team victories in 2024.
In the 1900 Olympic Games, Margaret Abbott became the first woman from the U.S. to win a gold medal, a feat that Nelly Korda matched in 2021.
Nancy Lopez won five consecutive starts in 1978.
On July 28, 1998, Nelly Korda was born. She is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour.
In 1998, Nelly Korda's father, Petr Korda, won the Australian Open singles in tennis.
Annika Sörenstam won five consecutive starts in 2004-2005.
Annika Sörenstam won five consecutive starts in 2004-2005.
In 2008, Lorena Ochoa won four straight events.
In 2012, Nelly Korda's older sister, Jessica Korda, won the Women's Australian Open.
In 2012, Stacy Lewis was the last American before Nelly Korda in 2021 to achieve four wins in an LPGA Tour season.
In 2013, Nelly Korda made the cut at the U.S. Women's Open, one month before her 15th birthday.
In 2015, Nelly Korda was a member of the U.S. Junior Solheim Cup. As an amateur, she also won the Harder Hall Invitational and the PING Invitational, and was named an AJGA Rolex Junior All-American.
In 2016, Nelly Korda began her professional career on the Symetra Tour, where she won her first pro event at the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge.
In 2017, Nelly Korda earned her LPGA Tour card after ending the 2016 season 9th on the Symetra Tour money list.
In 2018, Nelly Korda's younger brother, Sebastian Korda, won the Australian Open junior boys in tennis.
On February 17, 2019, Nelly Korda won the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open. This victory completed a "Family Slam" in Australia, following wins by her father and siblings in other Australian Open events.
In 2019, Nelly Korda made her Solheim Cup debut at Gleneagles, Scotland, partnering with her sister Jessica Korda in the foursomes. They became the first sisters to be playing partners in the history of the competition, contributing to an unbeaten record despite USA's overall defeat.
Since 2019, Nelly Korda has been in a relationship with professional hockey player Andreas Athanasiou.
On June 27, 2021, Nelly Korda won her first major at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club, shooting a 4-under 68 in the final round. This victory propelled her to become the number one player in the world.
In 2021, Nelly Korda was included in the Forbes 30 under 30 list for earners under the age of 30, placed 23rd.
In 2021, Nelly Korda won the Pelican Women's Championship in Belleair, Florida, marking her fourth LPGA victory of the year. This win tied her with Ko Jin-young for the most wins in 2021 and made her the first American to win four times in an LPGA Tour season since Stacy Lewis in 2012.
At the 2023 Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin in Casares, Andalusia, Nelly Korda finished with a 2–2–0 record. Europe and USA finished the event tied on 14 points, resulting in Europe retaining the trophy.
In 2024, Nelly Korda represented the United States and won the Solheim Cup.
In 2024, Nelly Korda secured her fifth consecutive victory and her second major title at the Chevron Championship, scoring a 275 (−13).
In 2024, Nelly Korda won the Mizuho Americas Open and The Annika, claiming her seventh 2024 LPGA title.
The information provided is official as of the 2024 season.
In 2025, Nelly Korda finished T2nd at the U.S. Women's Open, two-strokes behind Maja Stark at Erin Hills.
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