Nelly Korda is a highly accomplished American professional golfer. She competes on the LPGA Tour, boasting 14 victories and achieving the coveted number one ranking in the Women's World Golf Rankings. A significant highlight of her career includes winning the Olympic gold medal in the women's individual golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Korda has proudly represented the United States in multiple Solheim Cup tournaments, including 2019, 2021, 2023 and winning the 2024 Solheim Cup, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in women's golf.
In the 1900 Olympic Games, Margaret Abbott won the gold medal, making her the first woman from the U.S. to win gold in golf before Nelly Korda.
Nancy Lopez had previously won five consecutive starts in 1978.
On July 28, 1998, Nelly Korda was born. She is an American professional golfer who has achieved significant success on the LPGA Tour.
In 1998, Nelly Korda's father, Petr Korda, won the Australian Open crown in tennis.
Annika Sörenstam had previously won five consecutive starts in 2004-2005.
Annika Sörenstam had previously won five consecutive starts in 2004-2005.
In 2008, Lorena Ochoa was the last player before Nelly Korda to win four straight tournaments.
In 2012, Nelly Korda's older sister, Jessica Korda, won the Women's Australian Open.
In 2012, Stacy Lewis became the last American before Nelly Korda in 2021 to win four times in an LPGA Tour season.
In 2013, one month before her 15th birthday, Nelly Korda made the cut at the U.S. Women's Open.
In 2015, Nelly Korda was a member of the U.S. Junior Solheim Cup team. She also won the 2015 Harder Hall Invitational and the 2015 PING Invitational. Additionally, she was recognized as a 2015 AJGA Rolex Junior All-American.
In 2016, Nelly Korda began her professional career on the Symetra Tour and secured her first professional victory at the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge. She achieved this by shooting rounds of 68-67-69-66, resulting in a 3-stroke victory over Wichanee Meechai.
In 2017, Nelly Korda earned her LPGA Tour card after finishing 9th on the Symetra Tour money list in 2016.
On October 28, 2018, Nelly Korda won the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship in Taoyuan, Taiwan, marking her first LPGA Tour title. This victory made her and her sister Jessica Korda the third pair of sisters to win in LPGA history.
In 2018, Nelly Korda's younger brother, Sebastian Korda, won the Australian Open junior boys title in tennis.
On February 17, 2019, Nelly Korda won the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, completing a "Family Slam" in Australia.
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. She shot a 4-under 68 in the final round and won by three strokes, becoming the number one player in the world.
In 2021, Nelly Korda was recognized in the Forbes '30 under 30' list for high earners under the age of 30, placing 23rd.
As of the 2024 season, Nelly Korda's record includes matchplay and other tournaments without a cut.
In 2024, Nelly Korda secured her fifth consecutive victory and her second major title at the Chevron Championship, scoring 275 (-13).
In 2024, Nelly Korda was part of the team that won the Solheim Cup representing the United States.
In 2024, Nelly Korda won the Mizuho Americas Open in May, marking her sixth win in seven starts. She then won The Annika in November, securing her seventh LPGA title for the year.
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