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Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda is one of the defining players of modern women’s golf. The American is 28, ranked No. 1 in the world as of September 14, 2026, and has 19 LPGA Tour victories, including four majors. Her résumé also includes Olympic gold, major championship success and one of the tour’s most complete all-

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Nelly Korda

AT A GLANCE

Quick facts

Age
28Born July 28, 1998
Hometown
Bradenton, Florida
LPGA wins
19
Major wins
4
Olympic medals
1 gold2020 individual golf
World ranking
No. 1As of September 14, 2026

PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS

Nelly Korda highlights

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THE STORY

What to know

At a glance

The short version

Korda combines length, elite iron play, composure and a fluid tempo. She is especially dangerous when her driver and approach game are synchronized.

  • Born July 28, 1998 · Bradenton, Florida
  • Turned professional in 2016
  • Joined the LPGA Tour in 2017
  • 19 LPGA Tour wins
  • 4 major championships
  • 2020 Olympic gold medalist

Current profile: world No. 1

Career highlights

A résumé already in the record books

Korda reached the top of the sport quickly and has continued adding major milestones.

  • 2020 Olympic individual gold medal
  • 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
  • 2024 Chevron Championship
  • 2024 LPGA Player of the Year
  • 2026 Chevron Championship
  • 2026 U.S. Women’s Open

She has won the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award twice

Playing style

Why her game travels

Korda creates speed without looking rushed. Her strengths are driving distance, high-quality iron play, controlled aggression and the ability to manage difficult moments without abandoning her normal strategy.

  • Powerful but balanced driver swing
  • Strong proximity with mid- and long-irons
  • Confident approach to risk-reward holes
  • Reliable scrambling under pressure

Best when she can commit fully to targets

2026 form

A season of major momentum

In 2026, Korda returned to the top of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings and led major statistical categories including scoring average and total strokes gained.

  • Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions winner
  • Chevron Championship winner
  • U.S. Women’s Open winner
  • T8 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
  • T4 at the AIG Women’s Open

She also leads the 2026 Player of the Year race

Equipment

What she plays

Korda is a TaylorMade staff player. Her current setup includes TaylorMade’s Qi4D driver, P·7CB and P·770 irons, MG5 wedges and TP5x golf ball; her putter is reported as a custom NK Proto.

  • Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D
  • Irons: TaylorMade P·7CB / P·770
  • Wedges: TaylorMade MG5
  • Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
  • Putter: NK Proto

Tour setups can change week to week

Golf family

Part of a famous sporting family

Nelly is the younger sister of former LPGA star Jessica Korda. Their father, Petr Korda, won the 1998 Australian Open tennis major, while their mother, Regina Rajchrtová, competed professionally in tennis.

  • Sister: Jessica Korda
  • Father: Petr Korda
  • Mother: Regina Rajchrtová
  • Raised in a high-performance sports environment

Jessica and Nelly have both represented the United States

CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY

Notable moments

  1. Turns professional

    Begins her professional career on the developmental circuit.

  2. Joins the LPGA Tour

    Becomes a full-time LPGA Tour player.

  3. Olympic champion

    Wins women’s individual golf gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

  4. First major title

    Wins the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and reaches world No. 1.

  5. Breakthrough season

    Wins the Chevron Championship and earns major season awards.

  6. Adds two majors

    Wins the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women’s Open, reaching four major titles.

RECENT FORM

Recent results and activity

EventResultDate
AIG Women’s OpenT42026-08-02
KPMG Women’s PGA ChampionshipT82026-06-21
U.S. Women’s OpenWinner2026-06-07
The Chevron ChampionshipWinner2026-04-26

WHAT'S IN THE BAG

Equipment

Driver
TaylorMade Qi4DOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
Irons
TaylorMade P·7CB / P·770Mixed iron setupOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
Wedges
TaylorMade MG5Official WITB · 2026-09-14
Ball
TaylorMade TP5xOfficial WITB · 2026-09-14
Putter
TaylorMade NK ProtoReported tour setupReported WITB · 2026-09-14

HH take

Why this profile is worth exploring

If you want to study one modern player, watch Korda’s tempo and target commitment—not just her speed. Her biggest advantage is how repeatable her motion stays when the pressure rises.