Nelly Korda Facts: 26 Things You Didn’t Know About The LPGA Tour Golfer

Nelly Korda is not just one of the biggest names in women’s golf, she is quickly becoming one of the game’s major stars as a result of multiple victories on the LPGA Tour and two Major championships. But, how well do you actually know Korda? Below are 26 things you might not have been aware of…

NELLY KORDA FACTS
1. Nelly Korda was born on July 28, 1998 in Bradenton, Florida.

2. Korda is from a renowned sporting family. Her father, Petr, won the 1998 Australian Open (tennis) and her mother, Regina, is also an ex-professional tennis player. Both represented Czechoslovakia.

3. The American has two siblings. Her sister, Jessica, is also a multiple-time LPGA Tour winner and her brother, Sebastian, is a professional tennis player who is currently ranked in the top 50 in the world.

4. Korda started playing golf seriously when she was six years old. She would frequently have lessons three to four times a week.

5. While growing up, Korda would often spend her summers in the Czech Republic with her family.

6. The American’s hobbies include tennis and ice hockey. Her favorite team is the LA Kings.