How Many Millions Does Nelly Korda Make From Golf and Endorsements in a Year?

It is a popular phenomenon that golfers earn loads of money. Though men’s golf is currently dealing with several 9-figure deals with the arrival of LIV Golf, how much do the female golfers earn? Today we take a look at the earnings and endorsement deals of who many consider one of the best women golfers of this generation, Nelly Korda.

In recent years, the LGPA Tour has grown in competition with the arrival of the Korda sisters. Though the elder sister, Jessica Korda has yet to win a Major, her younger sister Nelly Korda has been making headlines for the past few years.

With the growth in the level of quality of golf, it is quite apparent that Nelly also enjoys a decent amount of earnings. Let’s take a look at how much the Olympic Gold medalist makes in a year!

The earnings of Nelly Korda on and off the course

In the past two years, Nelly’s growth has been immense. In the year 2020, she won the gold medal at Tokyo Olympics. A year later, she won her first Major after claiming the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship and becoming the number one female golfer in the world.

Though she failed to win a single professional event in 2022, she still managed to make the headlines. In the list released by Forbes of the Highest Paid Female Athletes of 2022, Nelly Korda was placed at the 9th position. According to Forbes, the 24-year-old earned a total of $5.9 million, out of which $3.5 million came off the course, while the rest of $2.4 million came from the prize winnings.

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Nelly finished a spot behind Jin Young Ko on the LGPA prize-money list. She has endorsement deals with more than 10 brands. Some of them include Hanwha Q Cells, a manufacturer of solar cells, and UKG, a tech company focused on workforce management. Apart from the list of highest earners, Nelly also found her name in another Forbes list.

As male golfers earns millions in tournament money, the stark difference in what the female pros earn is evident. The huge gender pay gap is something that has been highlighted by many athletes like Paige Spiranac over the years, but it remains a daunting issue nonetheless.

Korda, an Olympic Gold Medalist, was named in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the category of sports. With still only 24 years of age, the LGPA Tour star is immensely talented and already has a lot of hype surrounding her. Will she live up to the expectations? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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