Sometimes the best victories happen off the course.
World No. 2 golfer Nelly Korda surprised fans on Friday with stunning engagement photos alongside her now-fiancé Casey Gunderson. The announcement came just days after wrapping up a challenging LPGA season, proving that life’s biggest moments don’t always align with trophy celebrations.
“In this life… & the next,” Korda wrote on Instagram, adding a ring emoji that sent the sports world into celebration mode. The post exploded with over 91,000 likes in just six hours.
A Star-Studded Response
The congratulations poured in from everywhere. Her sister Jessica Korda playfully declared, “Sorry boys, she’s off the market.” WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark, NBA legend LeBron James, and fellow golfers including Morgan Pressel, Lexi Thompson, and Michelle Wie West all shared their excitement. Even Korda’s favorite NFL team, the Green Bay Packers, sent their well-wishes.
The timing adds a sweet twist to the story. Korda’s brother, tennis star Sebastian Korda, also got engaged this month to Ivana Nedved, daughter of soccer legend Pavel Nedved. It’s clearly engagement season for the Korda family.
Beyond the Numbers
While 2025 didn’t bring tournament wins, Korda showed remarkable consistency—finishing runner-up twice, landing in the top-10 seven times, and never missing a cut in 19 events. Her fiancé Casey Gunderson, a Vice President at Florida Engineering and former college football player at Bryant University, has kept a low profile throughout their relationship.
Both prefer privacy when it comes to their personal lives, which made this public announcement all the more special for fans who’ve watched Korda dominate women’s golf.
As she enters this new chapter, one thing is clear: 2025 may not have been her best year on the leaderboard, but it’s ending with the ultimate win.
