The golf world was taken by surprise on Friday when the world No. 2 Nelly Korda announced her engagement. The 27-year-old American shared the news on social media with a series of glamorous photos, sparking excitement among fans and fellow athletes.
Korda, who has long kept her personal life private, did not disclose many details about her fiancé, but multiple outlets indicated she’s engaged to Casey Gunderson. Her sister Jessica Korda, also an LPGA star. playfully commented online: “Sorry boys, she’s off the market.”
Naturally, messages of best wishes were quick to follow. Korda’s Instagram post received 50,000 reactions in just one hour, with comments from numerous personalities and institutions in the golf world.
“Great pics! Congrats to you both!!” posted major champion Lexi Thompson, who also announced her own engagement recently.
“AH what a couple,” two-time LPGA Tour winner Rose Zhang said.
“Congrats Nelly,” World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul wrote.
Basketball superstars and golf enthusiasts LeBron James, Caitlin Clark, and Lexi Hull were also among those who congratulated the happy couple. The LPGA, Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, Korda’s sponsor TUMI, and other institutional accounts joined in the congratulations.
The announcement comes at a moment of celebration for the Korda family. Just weeks earlier, her younger brother Sebastian Korda, an ATP tennis star, announced his engagement to Ivana Nedved. The couple, who have been together since 2021, shared the news on Instagram with the caption “Forever and then some”. Ivana, daughter of former Ballon d’Or winner Pavel Nedved, reacted to Nelly’s happy news with the following comment:
“Let’s plan some weddings, shall we?”
A Family of Champions
The Korda family is one of the most accomplished in sports:
Nelly Korda: Olympic gold medalist and two-time major champion on the LPGA Tour.Jessica Korda: Veteran LPGA player with six tour victories.Sebastian Korda: Rising ATP star, now engaged to Ivana Nedvěd.Parents: Petr Korda, former Australian Open tennis champion, and Regina Rajchrtová, former professional tennis player.What’s Next
For Nelly, the engagement marks a new off-course chapter, as she continues to chase titles on the LPGA Tour. Fans will be watching closely not only for her performance in upcoming tournaments but also for any further details about her fiancé, who remains a mystery for now.
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