History of Nelly Korda in Timeline
Nelly Korda is a top-ranked American professional golfer competing on the LPGA Tour. She has achieved significant success, including 13 LPGA tour victories, an Olympic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and representing the United States in multiple Solheim Cups (2019, 2021, 2023). Her achievements have earned her the number one position in the Women's World Golf Rankings.
1900: Margaret Abbott Wins Olympic Golf Gold
Margaret Abbott won the gold medal in women's golf at the 1900 Olympics, becoming the first American woman to do so.
1978: Nancy Lopez's Consecutive Wins
In 1978, Nancy Lopez won five consecutive LPGA starts.
July 28, 1998: Nelly Korda's Birth
Nelly Korda was born on July 28, 1998.
1998: Petr Korda Wins Australian Open
In 1998, Petr Korda, Nelly Korda's father, won the Australian Open tennis title.
1998: Petr Korda's Australian Open Win
Petr Korda, Nelly's father, won the 1998 Australian Open singles in tennis.
2004: Annika Sörenstam's Consecutive Wins
Annika Sörenstam won five consecutive LPGA starts between 2004 and 2005.
2005: Annika Sörenstam's Consecutive Wins
Annika Sörenstam won five consecutive LPGA starts between 2004 and 2005.
2008: Lorena Ochoa Wins Four Straight LPGA Events
In 2008, Lorena Ochoa achieved four straight wins in four LPGA starts.
2012: Stacy Lewis' Four LPGA Wins
In 2012, Stacy Lewis won four LPGA Tournaments.
2012: Jessica Korda's Australian Open Win
Jessica Korda, Nelly's sister, won the Women's Australian Open in 2012.
2013: U.S. Women's Open
In 2013, Nelly Korda made the cut at the U.S. Women's Open at the age of 14.
2015: Amateur Accomplishments
In 2015, Nelly Korda won the Harder Hall Invitational, the PING Invitational, was a member of the U.S. Junior Solheim Cup team, and was named an AJGA Rolex Junior All-American.
2016: Professional Debut & First Victory
Nelly Korda began her professional golf career on the Symetra Tour in 2016 and won her first pro event at the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge.
2017: LPGA Tour Card
Nelly Korda earned her LPGA Tour card for the 2017 season.
October 28, 2018: First LPGA Tour Win
On October 28, 2018, Nelly Korda won her first LPGA Tour title at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship. This victory made her and her sister Jessica Korda the third pair of sisters to win on the LPGA Tour.
2018: Sebastian Korda Wins Junior Australian Open
In 2018, Sebastian Korda, Nelly Korda's younger brother, won the Australian Open tennis title in the boys' division.
2018: Sebastian Korda's Australian Open Win
Sebastian Korda, Nelly's brother, won the 2018 Australian Open junior boys in tennis.
February 17, 2019: Australian Open Victory & Family Slam
On February 17, 2019, Nelly Korda won the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, completing a "Family Slam" in Australia, with her father, Petr, having won the 1998 Australian Open singles in tennis; her older sister, Jessica Korda, having won the Women's Australian Open in 2012; and her younger brother, Sebastian, having won the 2018 Australian Open junior boys in tennis.
February 18, 2019: Top 10 Ranking
On February 18, 2019, Nelly Korda broke into the top 10 of the Women's World Golf Rankings for the first time, moving up to 9th from 16th the week before.
September 22, 2019: Lacoste Ladies Open de France Victory
Nelly Korda won the Lacoste Ladies Open de France by eight shots on September 22, 2019.
November 3, 2019: Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA Victory
Nelly Korda successfully defended her title at the Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA in a playoff on November 3, 2019.
2019: Solheim Cup Representation
Nelly Korda represented the United States at the 2019 Solheim Cup.
2020: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2020, Nelly Korda won the Olympic gold medal at the women's individual golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
February 28, 2021: Gainbridge LPGA Victory
On February 28, 2021, Nelly Korda won the Gainbridge LPGA at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida.
June 20, 2021: Meijer LPGA Classic Victory
On June 20, 2021, Nelly Korda won the Meijer LPGA Classic, becoming the first two-time winner on the LPGA during the 2021 season.
June 27, 2021: First Major Championship & World Number One Ranking
On June 27, 2021, Nelly Korda won her first major championship at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and became the number one player in the world.
November 8, 2021: World Number One Ranking
On November 8, 2021, Nelly Korda regained the number one spot in the Women's World Golf Rankings.
2021: Solheim Cup Representation
Nelly Korda represented the United States at the 2021 Solheim Cup.
2021: Pelican Women's Championship Victory & Four Wins in One Season
In 2021, Nelly Korda won the Pelican Women's Championship, securing her fourth LPGA victory of the season. She became the first American to win four times in an LPGA Tour season since Stacy Lewis in 2012.
2021: Nelly Korda Makes Forbes '30 Under 30' List
In 2021, Nelly Korda was recognized for her earnings by being included in the Forbes '30 Under 30' list, ranking 23rd.
January 3, 2022: Record for Consecutive Weeks at Number One
On January 3, 2022, Nelly Korda surpassed Stacy Lewis' record for consecutive weeks as number one in the Women's World Golf Rankings for an American.
2022: Nelly Korda Wins Pelican Women's Championship
In 2022, Nelly Korda won the Pelican Women's Championship, defending her title and regaining her top world ranking, albeit briefly.
2023: Solheim Cup Representation
Nelly Korda represented the United States at the 2023 Solheim Cup.
May 12, 2024: Official Record Date
May 12, 2024 is listed as the official date for the records mentioned.
May 13, 2024: Official Record Date
May 13, 2024, is listed as the official date for the records mentioned.
2024: Nelly Korda Wins Chevron Championship
In 2024, Nelly Korda won her fifth consecutive tournament and second major title at the Chevron Championship, beating Maja Stark by two strokes.