How does a professional athlete manage to combine the thrills of parenting with the desire to be the best? Since making her professional golf debut in 2011, Jessica Korda, a six-time LPGA Tour winner, has stood out in the women’s golf community. Jessica comes from a family of athletes: her sister, Nelly Korda, is now the highest-ranked female golfer in the world, and her father, Petr Korda, was a former tennis standout. Despite this, Jessica has established an excellent career for herself.

Among her noteworthy triumphs are championships at the 2018 Honda LPGA Thailand and the 2012 Women’s Australian Open. However, a chronic back condition forced Korda to leave the LPGA Tour in May 2023, and she subsequently revealed she was expecting. This break paved the way for a new phase of her life, combining the pleasures of parenthood with the difficulties of recuperation. Lets explore more about this!

An intimate message from the LPGA community to Korda’s son

A heartwarming collection of two videos was posted by Jessica Korda on her Instagram handle on February 3, 2025, on the occassion of her son Greyson’s first birthday. While the second clip highlighted Greyson’s accomplishment of taking his first steps, the first clip focused on his small feet and showcased the poignant moment of his birth. Korda wrote in the caption, “Time is flying by so fast my baby boy. One year of being your mama, thank you for choosing me. I love you endlessly 🦒🧸💙 Happy 1st birthday Greyson 💙🦒🧸.”

The golf community enthusiastically reacted to the post with love and support. LPGA stars Alison Lee, Jennie Lee, Mel Reid, Michelle Wie West, Morgan Pressel, Sophia Popov, Meaghan Francella, and Katherine Perry-Hamski all contributed their sentiments and recollections to the festivities.

“Happy birthday, little Grey!” remarked Alison Lee. In addition to wishing Greyson on his birthday, Katherine Perry-Hamski also wished Korda on her motherhood journey. She wrote, “Happy birthday!! Happy 1 year of being a mama!” Other Korda associates, such as American actress and model Jena Sims Koepka, wrote, “Congrats, mama!!” in addition to the LPGA stars, to congratulate Korda on finishing one year of being a mom.

Cheyenne Woods, a former LPGA golfer and Tiger Woods’ niece, also wrote, “Happy Birthday, Greyson 🤗🤗.” Furthermore, Korda’s friend Michelle Wie West added the startling message, “Omg already?????? 🥹🥹🥹 Happy birthday, Greyson!!

These touching remarks illustrate how the LPGA community is tightly knit and that players support one another out on and off the course. Korda’s colleagues have joined her in celebrating Greyson’s 1st birthday and making her journey as a mother an inclusive experience. The happiness shared by her fellow golfers highlights the strong ties created by respect and common experiences.

Korda is looking forward to the next chapter—her much awaited comeback to professional golf—while simultaneously savoring the pleasures of motherhood and the steadfast support of her colleagues.

Looking ahead: The 2026 LPGA Tour comeback of Jessica Korda

As Jessica embraces the pleasures and difficulties of parenting, the golfer has also been thinking about playing golf professionally again. During Golf Channel’s broadcast of the Grant Thornton Invitational, Korda stated that she intends to return to the LPGA Tour in 2026. She stated, “I’m definitely itching to be able to play again, how much, I’m not so sure. I’ll take 2025 to assess and then per our maternity, 2026 is kind of what we’re shooting for.”

The LPGA’s maternity policy allows players to resume competition up to two years after the birth of their child, giving Korda the freedom to manage both her recuperation and motherhood. “It’s been a year and some months that I didn’t hit any golf balls at all. It’s tough, my shoulder hurt, my forearm, my wrist, my glute muscles, that I hadn’t activated in that way for such a long time” she said, looking back on her recent practice sessions.

Finding delight in her son’s development, Korda stays focused on his milestones during this time of transition. “For me, it’s my son’s milestones that get me excited right now. It’s a grind, so I feel like patience is always being tested just like it would be out on the golf course, being a mom” she noted.

The difficult balance between one’s private affairs and one’s professional objectives is best illustrated by Jessica Korda’s journey. The golfing community is excitedly awaiting her return in 2026, motivated by her perseverance and commitment as a player and mother. Are you excited too for Korda’s comeback? Drop your thoughts in the comment box!