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Bubba Watson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bubba-watson/] has been struggling to find form in LIV Golf. As a captain, he is exempt from relegation, but how long can he struggle and let his team down? In these difficult times for the two-time Masters champion, where he has nothing really to play for, his mind has turned to supporting his nation’s team at the Solheim Cup. The Florida native posted pictures on Instagram of his time as a helper for Team USA in 2021 and captioned them, “Take me back to ‘21… wish I could be at @thesolheimcup to cheer on all these talented ladies! ‘Helper’ may have been my best job title yet 😆.” He went on to say, “Best of luck to the U.S. Team,” and mentioned every member of the Team USA squad. As the Solheim Cup returns this weekend, the golfing world has been looking forward to seeing the best in the women’s game battle it out for bragging rights. World No. 1 Nelly Korda [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nelly-korda/], No. 2 Lilia Vu, and Charley Hull [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charley-hull/] will be just a few of the stars lighting up the golfing world this weekend. As much as he would like to be there, and as much as everyone wants him to be at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, he is tied up with the LIV Golf individual championship decider at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Chicago. But why does he want to return to it, and why was he such a great presence at the 2021 Solheim Cup? Let’s explore what Bubba Watson got up to at the Inverness Club in 2021. BUBBA WATSON’S SOLHEIM CUP 2021 Being a long-term Ping-sponsored athlete, Bubba Watson has developed quite a good relationship with the founders, the Solheim family, and talked to them about coming to the marquee event. He contacted then-captain Pat Hurst a month before the tournament and asked how he could help [https://www.essentiallysports.com/solheim-cup-golf-news-we-do-love-them-bubba-watson-delivers-a-passionate-speech-about-his-support-for-womens-golf-nelly-korda/]. Out on the course, he was doling out advice and filling divots. Online, he was hyping up the tournament to his thousands of followers. He also played a big role in the media activities and brought attention and support to the women’s game. We can see from the pictures just how much fun Watson was having supporting Team USA. Reportedly, he even missed his wedding anniversary and his son’s football game to attend the event. Players also seemed quite appreciative of Watson’s help at the tournament. 

Bubba Watson reminisced about his role in the 2021 Solheim Cup and wished he could be there this time as he plays in LIV Golf Chicago.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bubba Watson 2023: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</span></h2>
Bubba Watson (Gerry Lester Watson Jr.) is an unparalleled professional left-handed American golfer. He has scripted a great number of golfing achievements in his career, including two major wins.

In 2022, Watson shocked the golf world by leaving behind the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Here is all you need to know about Watson's rise to fame, his professional achievements, and other accolades!
<h2>Early life and family</h2>
Bubba Watson was born on November 5, 1978, in Bagdad, Florida. However, he currently resides at Pensacola, Florida. He started to play at the age of six. At that tender age, his father gave him a cut-down 9-iron with which he played around the house, striking whiffle balls. His father was his first and the only teacher who taught him the basics. After that, Watson taught himself, thus developing a unique playing style.

He married his wife, Angie, in 2004. The couple adopted two children. They adopted Caleb, a son in 2012, and a daughter, Dakota, in 2014.
<h2>Amateur career</h2>
Watson started to play golf at a very young age and never stopped playing it. After initially dabbling in baseball for a while in his Milton high school, Watson left that sport for golf. He played in his school golf team, and when he went to college in Alabama, Faulkner State Community, he continued playing.

Even when Watson went to study at university (the University of Georgia), his passion for the sport did not subside. He left college a year before he graduated and turned pro in golf in 2002.
<h2>Professional career</h2>
After turning pro, Watson toured from 2001 to 2005 with the Developmental Nationwide Tour. In 2006, as a PGA rookie, Watson led in the driving distance. He averaged around 319.6 yards per drive.

[caption id="attachment_686650" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-686650 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-19T230232Z_452683234_MT1USATODAY16280244_RTRMADP_3_PGA-U-S-OPEN-THIRD-ROUND-2.jpg" alt="Bubba Watson" width="1920" height="1298" /> Jun 19, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Bubba Watson plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

His first-ever victory on the PGA Tour came in June of 2010 at the Travelers Championship. In the following years, Watson went on to win many championships. So far, he has won 12 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major victories. The golfer achieved his career-best second-place rank on the Official World Golf Rankings in February 2015.
<h2>Major wins</h2>
In 2012, he played against Louis Oosthuizen, a South African golfer, and pipped him to the green jacket. Winning in the Master's Tournament in 2012 was not the only achievement. Bubba Watson again flaunted his unique style and talent for golf in 2014. He wore the "Green Jacket" for the second time.

He came close to winning the PGA Championship in 2010, losing the title to Martin Kaymer at Whistling Straits. He then settled for a solo second-place finish.
<h2>US national team appearances</h2>
Bubba Watson has been part of the Ryder Cup squads for the USA four times to date (2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018). He has also been a part of the Presidents Cup squad in 2011 and 2015. Both times, Team US emerged as the winner of the competition.
<h2>Move to LIV Golf</h2>
In 2022, Bubba Watson was one of the biggest names to move to LIV Golf. Per the Telegraph, the 2-time major winner had signed a whopping $50 million contract with the Saudi-backed circuit! However, his knee surgery kept him away from the greens that year.

After joining the LIV league, Watson was also made captain of the RangeGoats GC. It is one of the twelve teams in the league and includes Talor Gooch, Thomas Pieters, and Harold Varner III.
<h2>Net worth and endorsements</h2>
Per GolfSpan, Bubba Watson boasts a net worth of $40 million. According to various sources, he has pocketed a total of $48,049,780 in career earnings, averaging $2,669,432 in prize money per year. However, his jaw-dropping contract with LIV Golf is bound to have significantly boosted his wealth.

[caption id="attachment_1694011" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1694011 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1017336631h-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Golf: LIV Golf - Press conferences Oct 26, 2022 Miami, Florida, USA Bubba Watson during a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz before the LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral. Miami Trump National Doral Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJohnxDavidxMercerx 20221026_jdm_sx1_016[/caption]

Luxury watch brand Richard Mille has partnered up with Watson to promote the brand. The brand has customized Bubba Watson watches: RM 38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor, RM 055, and RM 038 Tourbillon, designed especially for him. Apart from watches, Bubba Watson has been linked with Linksoul and has often worn the brand on the golf course. He has also partnered up with PING and Nike. He has often used PING equipment while playing. Moreover, the golfer has also been seen wearing Nike Jordans on the field.
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<td><strong>Full Name</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gerry Lester Watson Jr</span></td>
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<td><strong>Nickname</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Bubba Watson</span></td>
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">45</span></td>
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<td><strong>Birth Year</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1978</span></td>
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<td><strong>Residency</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Pensacola</span></td>
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<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Angie (m. 2004)</span></td>
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<td><strong>Children</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Caleb, Dakota</span></td>
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<td><strong>College</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Faulkner State Community; University of Georgia</span></td>
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<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6'3"</span></td>
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<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">180 lbs</span></td>
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<td><strong>Professional Wins</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">14, Master’s Championships (2012,2014)</span></td>
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<td><strong>Highest Ranking</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
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Bubba Watson 2023: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Bubba Watson (Gerry Lester Watson Jr.) is an unparalleled professional left-handed American golfer. He has scripted a great number of golfing achievements in his career, including two major wins. In 2022, Watson shocked the golf world by leaving behind the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Here is all you need to know about Watson&#8217;s rise to fame, his professional achievements, and other accolades! Early life and family Bubba Watson was born on November 5, 1978, in Bagdad, Florida. However, he currently resides at Pensacola, Florida. He started to play at the age of six. At that tender age, his father gave him a cut-down 9-iron with which he played around the house, striking whiffle balls. His father was his first and the only teacher who taught him the basics. After that, Watson taught himself, thus developing a unique playing style. He married his wife, Angie, in 2004. The couple adopted two children. They adopted Caleb, a son in 2012, and a daughter, Dakota, in 2014. Amateur career Watson started to play golf at a very young age and never stopped playing it. After initially dabbling in baseball for a while in his Milton high school, Watson left that sport for golf. He played in his school golf team, and when he went to college in Alabama, Faulkner State Community, he continued playing. Even when Watson went to study at university (the University of Georgia), his passion for the sport did not subside. He left college a year before he graduated and turned pro in golf in 2002. Professional career After turning pro, Watson toured from 2001 to 2005 with the Developmental Nationwide Tour. In 2006, as a PGA rookie, Watson led in the driving distance. He averaged around 319.6 yards per drive. Jun 19, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Bubba Watson plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports His first-ever victory on the PGA Tour came in June of 2010 at the Travelers Championship. In the following years, Watson went on to win many championships. So far, he has won 12 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major victories. The golfer achieved his career-best second-place rank on the Official World Golf Rankings in February 2015. Major wins In 2012, he played against Louis Oosthuizen, a South African golfer, and pipped him to the green jacket. Winning in the Master&#8217;s Tournament in 2012 was not the only achievement. Bubba Watson again flaunted his unique style and talent for golf in 2014. He wore the &#8220;Green Jacket&#8221; for the second time. He came close to winning the PGA Championship in 2010, losing the title to Martin Kaymer at Whistling Straits. He then settled for a solo second-place finish. US national team appearances Bubba Watson has been part of the Ryder Cup squads for the USA four times to date (2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018). He has also been a part of the Presidents Cup squad in 2011 and 2015. Both times, Team US emerged as the winner of the competition. Move to LIV Golf In 2022, Bubba Watson was one of the biggest names to move to LIV Golf. Per the Telegraph, the 2-time major winner had signed a whopping $50 million contract with the Saudi-backed circuit! However, his knee surgery kept him away from the greens that year. After joining the LIV league, Watson was also made captain of the RangeGoats GC. It is one of the twelve teams in the league and includes Talor Gooch, Thomas Pieters, and Harold Varner III. Net worth and endorsements Per GolfSpan, Bubba Watson boasts a net worth of $40 million. According to various sources, he has pocketed a total of $48,049,780 in career earnings, averaging $2,669,432 in prize money per year. However, his jaw-dropping contract with LIV Golf is bound to have significantly boosted his wealth. Golf: LIV Golf &#8211; Press conferences Oct 26, 2022 Miami, Florida, USA Bubba Watson during a press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz before the LIV Golf series at Trump National Doral. Miami Trump National Doral Florida USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJohnxDavidxMercerx 20221026_jdm_sx1_016 Luxury watch brand Richard Mille has partnered up with Watson to promote the brand. The brand has customized Bubba Watson watches: RM 38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor, RM 055, and RM 038 Tourbillon, designed especially for him. Apart from watches, Bubba Watson has been linked with Linksoul and has often worn the brand on the golf course. He has also partnered up with PING and Nike. He has often used PING equipment while playing. Moreover, the golfer has also been seen wearing Nike Jordans on the field.  Full Name Gerry Lester Watson Jr  Nickname Bubba Watson  Age 45  Birth Year 1978  Residency Pensacola  Nationality American  Spouse Angie (m. 2004)  Children Caleb, Dakota  College Faulkner State Community; University of Georgia  Height 6&#8217;3&#8243;  Weight 180 lbs  Professional Wins 14, Master’s Championships (2012,2014)  Highest Ranking 2

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Nelly Korda?</b></h2>
When talking about women in the game of golf, Nelly Korda's name definitely comes to people's minds. A young golfer who has already made a mark in the world of golf through her impressive golfing skills on the course. Coming from a houseful of renowned athletes, it looks like the apple did not fall far from the tree, as the young golfer has further solidified the Korda name in the gentleman's game after following her sister's footsteps into the game of golf.

[caption id="attachment_1499928" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1499928" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1299132060.jpg" alt="Nelly Korda" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA â€“ JANUARY 24: Nelly Korda looks on during the final round of the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions at Tranquilo Golf Course at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club on January 24, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)[/caption]

Nelly Korda has collected many accolades throughout her career, including an Olympic medal. Korda has also raked in a lot of success and fortune off the course, through various deals, endorsements, and partnerships with sports giants like Nike, all thanks to her on-course magic.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s early life and familyÂ </b></h2>
Nelly Korda was born on July 28, 1998, in Bradenton, Florida, to Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova. While competing in professional golf, the LPGA's cover girl represents her family's rich background in the world of sports. Her father, Petr Korda, a former Czechoslovakian tennis player, won the 1996 Australian Open. Petr married his fellow countrywoman and tennis player, Regina Rajchrtova.

While Nelly Korda is the middle child of her family, she has two siblings. Her elder sister, Jessica Korda, also happens to be a professional golfer on the LPGA. In fact, it was the<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-golf-is-a-little-boring-for-sebastian-korda-nelly-korda-spills-the-beans-on-her-family-amid-recounting-her-journey-jessica-korda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> influence of Jessica that led Nelly to become a golfer.Â </a>

[caption id="attachment_1499903" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1499903" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1173620899.jpg" alt="Jessica Korda and Nelly Korda" width="1920" height="1336" /> AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND â€“ SEPTEMBER 10: United States team players Jessica Korda and her sister Nelly Korda during the official photocall for the 2019 Solheim Cup to be held on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles on September 10, 2019 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)[/caption]

Just like any other younger sibling, Nelly Korda followed her elder sister around. Jessica Korda started taking golf lessons at the age of seven and that's when Nelly Korda also got her first taste of the sport around the tender age of two and started to swing her little plastic clubs alongside her sister. Not long after, at the age of 6, Korda took up golf more seriously and started taking lessons three to four times a week. Nonetheless, their younger brother, Sebastian Korda, followed the path of their parents.

The 22-year-old Sebastian is a tennis player who won the Junior Boys 2018 Australian Open. While the sisters represent the Korda surname in the 18-hole sport, their younger brother takes care of their reputation on the tennis court.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s boyfriend</b></h2>
The family is further expanding to other sports too, thanks to Nelly's boyfriend. Andreas Athanasiou, who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL, has been dating Nelly Korda since 2019. While Korda represents the United States flag, her beau plays for the Canadian team internationally.

Athanasiou was drafted 110th overall in the 2012 NHL draft by the Detroit Red Wings. After playing for the Wings for five seasons, Andreas also played for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings before finally being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2022â€“23 season.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s net worth 2024Â </b></h2>
Since her debut on the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda has not only amassed many accolades but has also seen an exponential rise in her net worth with each passing year. She was placed in the 22nd position as 2022's highest-paid female athlete. And was also listed on the 30-under-30 list by Forbes.

The nine-time LPGA Tour winner once again made it to Forbes 2023 highest-paid female athlete list and took the 11th spot along with U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe on the list with a net worth of 8.2 million, with $1.7 million earned on-field and $6.5 million off-field. Meanwhile, Korda's career earnings on the LPGA stand at an exorbitant $9,223,989. With her name gaining more popularity, it is quite evident that Korda's earnings will also experience immense growth.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s career timeline</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Korda started playing golf at a young age and competed in her first LPGA Tour event as a 14-year-old amateur. During her amateur days, Korda was a member of the 2015 Junior Solheim Cup team. The rising golf talent made the cut at the 2013 US Women's Open, just a week before her 15th birthday.</p>


[caption id="attachment_727788" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-727788" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-07T054331Z_1571552769_SP1EH870FWF4Q_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-GLF-W-STROKE-MEDAL.jpg" alt="Nelly Korda" width="1920" height="1391" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Golf - Women's Individual - Medal Ceremony - Kasumigaseki Country Club - Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan - August 7, 2021. Gold medalist Nelly Korda of the United States bites her medal. REUTERS/Toby Melville[/caption]

She was a 2015 AJGA Rolex Junior All-American and also won the 2015 PING Invitational and Harter Hall Invitational as an amateur. Nelly turned professional in 2016 and played on the developmental Symetra Tour, where she won once and finished ninth on the money list to earn her LPGA Tour card for the 2017 season.

Since then, Korda has won multiple LPGA Tour events, including the 2021 Women's PGA Championship, and has risen to become one of the top players in the world. Aside from nine LPGA Tour victories, including one major win, Nelly Korda also etched her name in the history of golf as an <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympic-golf-hasnt-sunk-in-yet-nelly-korda-wins-usas-first-olympic-gold-in-womens-golf-since-1900-tokyo-olympics-2020-kasumigaseki-country-club/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olympic gold medalist after winning at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Being one of the most prominent names in the LPGA, it isnâ€™t a challenge for Nelly Korda to find some big checks. As she looks to further increase her earnings, she has brand deals with Cisco, Franklin Resources, Hanwha, Richard Mille, Titleist, and Whoop. For many years, Nelly sported J. Lindeberg apparel for her performance outfits.

Nonetheless, at the start of 2023, Korda announced her signing with Nike, making it the brand's biggest women's golf partnership. Prior to her deal with American Sportswear, Forbes announced Nelly Korda's endorsement earnings to be $6.5 million in 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s career stats</b></h2>
Currently, the 25-year-old is holding the number two spot on the Rolex Women's World Golf rankings. In the seven years of her golfing career, Korda has found herself with 56 career Top 10 finishes. In 2023, the Bradenton resident made 16 cuts among the 18 events she played and also had nine top-10 finishes, despite that Korda <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-despite-a-winless-season-how-much-did-nelly-korda-earn-on-lpga-tour-in-twenty-twenty-three/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">failed to have a single win during her 2023 campaign.</a>

[caption id="attachment_725629" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-725629" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-08-05T053636Z_1420721698_RC2TYO9Y43RA_RTRMADP_3_OLYMPICS-2020-GLF-W-STROKE-FNL-000200.jpg" alt="Nelly Korda" width="1920" height="1080" /> Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Golf - Women's Individual - Final - Round 2 - Kasumigaseki Country Club - Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan - August 5, 2021. Nelly Korda of the United States in action. REUTERS/Murad Sezer[/caption]

Korda also has nine LPGA tour victories to her name, the latest coming at the 2024 addition of the Drive-On Championship, where the LPGA cover girl defeated Lydia <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lydia-ko/">Ko</a>. The win put an end to her long winless streak, as her last LPGA win came at the 2022 Pelican Women's Championship. And with a scintillating start to the season, the LPGA pro has also acquired 552.00 Race to CME Points.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s records</b></h2>
After turning pro in 2016, it took Nelly another year to finally earn the LPGA card. In 2018, Korda won her maiden LPGA event after claiming the LPGA Taiwan Championship. She successfully defended her title a year later in Taiwan and also won the 2019 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open and the Ladies Lacoste Open de France.

While she claimed three wins in 2019, it was barely even close to Nelly Korda's best season two years later. Nelly started the 2021 season with a win at the Gainbridge LPGA, which marked her first triumph in the American Soil. She continued her hot form later at the Meijer LPGA Classic in June with a stunning -25 total score. A week after her sixth professional win, Korda secured her maiden major at the Women's PGA Championship.

[caption id="attachment_842662" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-842662" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1325803613.jpg" alt="Nelly Korda" width="1920" height="1280" /> JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA â€“ JUNE 27: Nelly Korda poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the KPMG Womenâ€™s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club on June 27, 2021 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)[/caption]

Nelly had to outclass fellow American Lizette Salas with three fewer strokes to earn her first major victory, taking her to the number one position in the ladies' golf rankings. The rising LPGA star further embraced her name amongst the greats of the sport by winning the gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021.

She ended her 2021 season with a win at the Pelican Women's Championship. A year later, Korda returned to the same event to retain her title. Further in November 2022 at the Ladies European Tour's Aramco Team Series in Sotogrande. Korda's latest win came on her home turf at the Bradenton Country Club. Where <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-lpga-tour-nelly-korda-ends-fourteen-month-drought-to-win-lpga-drive-on-championship-shatters-lydia-ko-s-hopes-in-playoffs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">she took the trophy for the 2024 Drive-On Championship</a> after defeating Lydia Ko in a nail-biting playoff.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nelly Kordaâ€™s S</b><b>ocial Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 1.00402%;height: 24px">Nelly Korda</td>
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<td style="width: 1.00402%">Estimated $8.2 million</td>
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Nelly Korda

Who is Nelly Korda? When talking about women in the game of golf, Nelly Korda&#8217;s name definitely comes to people&#8217;s minds. A young golfer who has already made a mark in the world of golf through her impressive golfing skills on the course. Coming from a houseful of renowned athletes, it looks like the apple did not fall far from the tree, as the young golfer has further solidified the Korda name in the gentleman&#8217;s game after following her sister&#8217;s footsteps into the game of golf. LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA â€“ JANUARY 24: Nelly Korda looks on during the final round of the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions at Tranquilo Golf Course at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club on January 24, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Nelly Korda has collected many accolades throughout her career, including an Olympic medal. Korda has also raked in a lot of success and fortune off the course, through various deals, endorsements, and partnerships with sports giants like Nike, all thanks to her on-course magic. Nelly Kordaâ€™s early life and familyÂ  Nelly Korda was born on July 28, 1998, in Bradenton, Florida, to Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova. While competing in professional golf, the LPGA&#8217;s cover girl represents her family&#8217;s rich background in the world of sports. Her father, Petr Korda, a former Czechoslovakian tennis player, won the 1996 Australian Open. Petr married his fellow countrywoman and tennis player, Regina Rajchrtova. While Nelly Korda is the middle child of her family, she has two siblings. Her elder sister, Jessica Korda, also happens to be a professional golfer on the LPGA. In fact, it was the influence of Jessica that led Nelly to become a golfer.Â  AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND â€“ SEPTEMBER 10: United States team players Jessica Korda and her sister Nelly Korda during the official photocall for the 2019 Solheim Cup to be held on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles on September 10, 2019 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) Just like any other younger sibling, Nelly Korda followed her elder sister around. Jessica Korda started taking golf lessons at the age of seven and that&#8217;s when Nelly Korda also got her first taste of the sport around the tender age of two and started to swing her little plastic clubs alongside her sister. Not long after, at the age of 6, Korda took up golf more seriously and started taking lessons three to four times a week. Nonetheless, their younger brother, Sebastian Korda, followed the path of their parents. The 22-year-old Sebastian is a tennis player who won the Junior Boys 2018 Australian Open. While the sisters represent the Korda surname in the 18-hole sport, their younger brother takes care of their reputation on the tennis court. Nelly Kordaâ€™s boyfriend The family is further expanding to other sports too, thanks to Nelly&#8217;s boyfriend. Andreas Athanasiou, who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL, has been dating Nelly Korda since 2019. While Korda represents the United States flag, her beau plays for the Canadian team internationally. Athanasiou was drafted 110th overall in the 2012 NHL draft by the Detroit Red Wings. After playing for the Wings for five seasons, Andreas also played for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings before finally being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2022â€“23 season. Nelly Kordaâ€™s net worth 2024Â  Since her debut on the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda has not only amassed many accolades but has also seen an exponential rise in her net worth with each passing year. She was placed in the 22nd position as 2022&#8217;s highest-paid female athlete. And was also listed on the 30-under-30 list by Forbes. The nine-time LPGA Tour winner once again made it to Forbes 2023 highest-paid female athlete list and took the 11th spot along with U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe on the list with a net worth of 8.2 million, with $1.7 million earned on-field and $6.5 million off-field. Meanwhile, Korda&#8217;s career earnings on the LPGA stand at an exorbitant $9,223,989. With her name gaining more popularity, it is quite evident that Korda&#8217;s earnings will also experience immense growth. Nelly Kordaâ€™s career timeline Korda started playing golf at a young age and competed in her first LPGA Tour event as a 14-year-old amateur. During her amateur days, Korda was a member of the 2015 Junior Solheim Cup team. The rising golf talent made the cut at the 2013 US Women&#8217;s Open, just a week before her 15th birthday. Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Golf &#8211; Women&#8217;s Individual &#8211; Medal Ceremony &#8211; Kasumigaseki Country Club &#8211; Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan &#8211; August 7, 2021. Gold medalist Nelly Korda of the United States bites her medal. REUTERS/Toby Melville She was a 2015 AJGA Rolex Junior All-American and also won the 2015 PING Invitational and Harter Hall Invitational as an amateur. Nelly turned professional in 2016 and played on the developmental Symetra Tour, where she won once and finished ninth on the money list to earn her LPGA Tour card for the 2017 season. Since then, Korda has won multiple LPGA Tour events, including the 2021 Women&#8217;s PGA Championship, and has risen to become one of the top players in the world. Aside from nine LPGA Tour victories, including one major win, Nelly Korda also etched her name in the history of golf as an Olympic gold medalist after winning at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Nelly Kordaâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Being one of the most prominent names in the LPGA, it isnâ€™t a challenge for Nelly Korda to find some big checks. As she looks to further increase her earnings, she has brand deals with Cisco, Franklin Resources, Hanwha, Richard Mille, Titleist, and Whoop. For many years, Nelly sported J. Lindeberg apparel for her performance outfits. Nonetheless, at the start of 2023, Korda announced her signing with Nike, making it the brand&#8217;s biggest women&#8217;s golf partnership. Prior to her deal with American Sportswear, Forbes announced Nelly Korda&#8217;s endorsement earnings to be $6.5 million in 2023. Nelly Kordaâ€™s career stats Currently, the 25-year-old is holding the number two spot on the Rolex Women&#8217;s World Golf rankings. In the seven years of her golfing career, Korda has found herself with 56 career Top 10 finishes. In 2023, the Bradenton resident made 16 cuts among the 18 events she played and also had nine top-10 finishes, despite that Korda failed to have a single win during her 2023 campaign. Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Golf &#8211; Women&#8217;s Individual &#8211; Final &#8211; Round 2 &#8211; Kasumigaseki Country Club &#8211; Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan &#8211; August 5, 2021. Nelly Korda of the United States in action. REUTERS/Murad Sezer Korda also has nine LPGA tour victories to her name, the latest coming at the 2024 addition of the Drive-On Championship, where the LPGA cover girl defeated Lydia Ko. The win put an end to her long winless streak, as her last LPGA win came at the 2022 Pelican Women&#8217;s Championship. And with a scintillating start to the season, the LPGA pro has also acquired 552.00 Race to CME Points. Nelly Kordaâ€™s records After turning pro in 2016, it took Nelly another year to finally earn the LPGA card. In 2018, Korda won her maiden LPGA event after claiming the LPGA Taiwan Championship. She successfully defended her title a year later in Taiwan and also won the 2019 ISPS Handa Women&#8217;s Australian Open and the Ladies Lacoste Open de France. While she claimed three wins in 2019, it was barely even close to Nelly Korda&#8217;s best season two years later. Nelly started the 2021 season with a win at the Gainbridge LPGA, which marked her first triumph in the American Soil. She continued her hot form later at the Meijer LPGA Classic in June with a stunning -25 total score. A week after her sixth professional win, Korda secured her maiden major at the Women&#8217;s PGA Championship. JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA â€“ JUNE 27: Nelly Korda poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the KPMG Womenâ€™s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club on June 27, 2021 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Nelly had to outclass fellow American Lizette Salas with three fewer strokes to earn her first major victory, taking her to the number one position in the ladies&#8217; golf rankings. The rising LPGA star further embraced her name amongst the greats of the sport by winning the gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021. She ended her 2021 season with a win at the Pelican Women&#8217;s Championship. A year later, Korda returned to the same event to retain her title. Further in November 2022 at the Ladies European Tour&#8217;s Aramco Team Series in Sotogrande. Korda&#8217;s latest win came on her home turf at the Bradenton Country Club. Where she took the trophy for the 2024 Drive-On Championship after defeating Lydia Ko in a nail-biting playoff. Nelly Kordaâ€™s Social Media Accounts   Instagram @nellykorda  Twitter    @NellyKorda       Personal Information  Full Name Nelly Korda  Popular Name Nelly  Date of Birth 28 July 1998  Birth Place Bradenton, Florida  Age 25  Height 5 ft 10 inches  Weight 132 lbs  Parents Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova  Siblings Jessica Korda, Sebastian Korda  Nationality American  Net Worth Estimated $8.2 million  Spouse none  Relationship/Martial Status In a Relationship  Children none  Profession Golfer

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