Nelly Korda’s Love Life: Inside the Golf Star’s Relationship with Boyfriend Justin Thomas (and Why They Keep It So Private)
Nelly Korda’s Love Life: Inside the Golf Star’s Relationship with Boyfriend Justin Thomas (and Why They Keep It So Private)
Nelly Korda, the 27-year-old LPGA superstar and Olympic gold medalist, has long been admired for her dominance on the golf course. But off the fairways, she’s mastered the art of privacy when it comes to her personal life. While fans have followed her record-breaking wins and stylish swings, her romantic journey has remained largely out of the spotlight—until her surprise engagement announcement in late November 2025.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Black Friday 2025, Korda revealed she was engaged to Casey Gunderson, a Florida-based businessman and vice president at an engineering firm. The couple shared stunning beachside photos, including one with a playful newspaper headline reading “We’re Getting Married! Love Is in the Air.” Their dog even made an appearance, adding to the intimate vibe. Korda’s sister, Jessica, commented jokingly, “Sorry boys, she’s off the market.”
This announcement caught many fans off guard, as Korda had kept Gunderson completely out of the public eye. Unlike celebrity couples who share every milestone, Nelly and Casey have chosen a low-profile approach, with no prior social media hints of their relationship.
Korda’s preference for privacy isn’t new. She was previously in a long-term relationship with NHL player Andreas Athanasiou, starting around 2019. The pair occasionally showed support for each other—Athanasiou attended some of her tournaments, and Korda once wore a Chicago Blackhawks jersey on the course—but they rarely posted together and kept details scarce.
That relationship reportedly ended around 2022, after which Korda met Gunderson. Sources suggest they’ve been dating for several years, building a quiet, supportive partnership away from cameras.
Why so private? Korda comes from a high-profile athletic family—her parents are former tennis pros, her sister Jessica is an LPGA veteran, and brother Sebastian is on the ATP tour. With constant media attention on her career (including a winless but consistent 2025 season), safeguarding her personal life likely provides a much-needed balance. In interviews, she’s emphasized focusing on golf and family, rarely diving into romance.
As Korda prepares for wedding bells and the 2026 season, her story reminds us that even top athletes value normalcy. Her fairway success is public, but her heart? That’s reserved for those closest to her—including her mystery-turned-not-so-mystery man, Casey Gunderson.
