Nelly Korda, the rising superstar of the LPGA, is an American professional golfer. She has already reached number one in the Women's World Golf Rankings, and she has managed to achieve this massive success in her mid-twenties! She has bagged several titles, such as winning the Olympic gold medal in the women's golf event golfing category in 2020 at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Not only that, but she made the cut at the US Women's Golf Open in 2012.
The American golfer, along with her older sister, Jessica Korda, represented the United States in tournaments such as the 2019 Solheim Cup and 2021 Solheim Cup, as well as on her own at the 2023 Solheim Cup. Sports are in Korda's blood! She comes from a family of sportsmen; her parents, Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova, are retired professional tennis players. Her sister, Jessica Korda, plays on the LPGA tour as well!
Nelly Korda's pro career in golf kicked off back in 2016 when she participated in the Symetra Tour and won her first-ever pro occasion at the Sioux Falls Great Life Challenge! Ever since, Kelly has been unstoppable; after the win at the Symetra Tour, she went on to win the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship in Taoyuan, Taiwan. This championship was her very first LPGA Tour, on October 28, 2018.
She then showed her skills, played super tactfully, shot a four under par 67, despite the terrible weather conditions and won the Lacoste Ladies Open de France on September 22, 2019. And ever since, she has been unstoppable! Korda recently passed the very talented and famous Stacy Lewis as the longest American women's golfer on January 3, 2022, with her 26th consecutive match week at number one in the Rolex rankings. She most recently won the 2024 LPGA Drive-On Championship, defeating Lydia Ko in a playoff.
Nelly Korda's Height
Nelly Korda currently stands at a height of 178 cm or 5 feet 10 inches.
Nelly Korda's Weight
Nelly Korda supposedly weighs around 60 kg or 132 pounds. Unfortunately, more precise information is not available.
Nelly Korda's Age
Nelly Korda is 25 years old; she was born on June 28, 1998.
Nelly Korda's Body Measurements
Korda's approximate body measurements are 33–24–35 inches. She is known for her iconic long brown hair and dark brown eyes. Her shoe and dress sizes are 7 (US) and 6 (US), respectively.
Korda's stature is perfect for the game of golf, as it gives her a commanding presence on the course, and at the same time, her height and weight give her a powerful swing and the ability to hit the drive & ball with absolute precision. Her weight has proved to be an advantage for her as it helps her to be sharp and fast in her movement, which is an absolute must while teeing off from the first hole.
Nelly Korda's LPGA Tour wins
Nelly Korda has a total of nine LGPA Tour wins, which are given below with all the details available.
| No. | Date | Tournament | Score | To par | Margin | Runner(s)-up | Winner'sshare ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28, 2018 | Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship | 67-71-69-68=275 | −13 | 2 strokes | Minjee Lee | 330,000 |
| 2 | Feb 17, 2019 | ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open | 71-66-67-67=271 | −17 | 2 strokes | Ko Jin-young | 195,000 |
| 3 | Nov 3, 2019 | Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA (2) | 66-67-65-72=270 | −18 | Playoff | Minjee Lee. Caroline Masson | 330,000 |
| 4 | Feb 28, 2021 | Gainbridge LPGA | 67-68-68-69=272 | −16 | 3 strokes | Lydia Ko, Lexi Thompson | 300,000 |
| 5 | Jun 20, 2021 | Meijer LPGA Classic | 68-66-62-67=263 | −25 | 2 strokes | Leona Maguire | 345,000 |
| 6 | Jun 27, 2021 | Women's PGA Championship | 70-63-68-68=269 | −19 | 3 strokes | Lizette Salas | 675,000 |
| 7 | Nov 14, 2021 | Pelican Women's Championship | 65-66-63-69=263 | −17 | Playoff | Kim Sei-young, Lydia Ko. Lexi Thompson | 262,500 |
| 8 | Nov 13, 2022 | Pelican Women's Championship (2) | 66-66-64=196 | −14 | 1 stroke | Lexi Thompson | 300,000 |
| 9 | Jan 28, 2024 | LPGA Drive On Championship | 65-67-68-73=273 | −11 | Playoff | Lydia Ko | 262,500 |
FAQs
A. Jessica and Nelly are the Korda sisters who are both around 178-180 cm.
A. Nelly Korda was born on 28th July 1998, making her 25 years old.
A. The Korda sisters, Nelly and Jessica, have a five-year age difference, with Jessica being the older one; she was born on February 27, 1993.
A. Nelly Korda lives in Bradenton, Florida, U.S. she has been a resident of Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
A. Nelly Korda's net worth is estimated to be $5.5 million as of March 2024.
