Nelly Korda Biography, Net Worth, Height & Career
Professional Golfer (LPGA Tour)
Nelly Korda reached world No. 1 on the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings and has held the position across multiple reigns. Her 2024 season — seven LPGA Tour victories including the Chevron Championship major and the Olympic gold medal in Paris — is regarded as one of the most dominant single-season performances in women's golf. Korda won her first LPGA Tour event at age 18 and has represented the United States in multiple Solheim Cups. Her combination of length off the tee and precision ball-striking redefined the modern LPGA power game. She is among the highest-earning female athletes globally, combining on-course earnings with a growing endorsement portfolio that reflects her crossover profile beyond the golf audience. She remains on the LPGA Tour and has not joined LIV Golf, which does not operate a women's circuit.
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Biography & Overview
Nelly Korda reached world No. 1 on the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings and has held the position across multiple reigns. Her 2024 season — seven LPGA Tour victories including the Chevron Championship major and the Olympic gold medal in Paris — is regarded as one of the most dominant single-season performances in women's golf. Korda won her first LPGA Tour event at age 18 and has represented the United States in multiple Solheim Cups. Her combination of length off the tee and precision ball-striking redefined the modern LPGA power game. She is among the highest-earning female athletes globally, combining on-course earnings with a growing endorsement portfolio that reflects her crossover profile beyond the golf audience. She remains on the LPGA Tour and has not joined LIV Golf, which does not operate a women's circuit.
Early Life & Educational Foundation
Born in Bradenton, Florida, Korda grew up in a sporting family — her father, Petr Korda, was a professional tennis player who won the 1998 Australian Open, and her sister, Jessica Korda, is also an LPGA Tour winner.
Pursued golf full-time from her teenage years; turned professional in 2016 at age 18.
Personal Life & Relationships
Korda's parents are Czech and played professionally in tennis; her brother Sebastian is a professional tennis player on the ATP Tour.
Career Milestones & Chronology
Dominant LPGA season
Recorded seven LPGA victories including a major and a second Olympic gold, leading the money list.
Filmography & Notable Productions
Visual Archive & Red Carpet
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Honors, Awards & Accolades
Honored for performance in Tokyo Olympics
Honored for performance in The Woodlands
Honored for performance in Paris Olympics
Honored for performance in LPGA Tour
Net Worth & Income Sources
Est. $12 Million (estimate, unconfirmed)
Korda's earnings combine LPGA Tour prize money — she led the tour's money list in 2024 — with endorsements. Her 2024 season with seven LPGA wins including Olympic gold is among the tour's most dominant. No official net-worth figure is publicly disclosed; all published numbers are estimates.
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Won Olympic gold medals at both the 2021 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics.
Her father Petr Korda won the 1998 Australian Open in tennis; the family is among the most decorated in sport.
