When Nelly Korda dropped her engagement photos on Instagram, golf fans lost their minds — not just because the LPGA superstar is getting married, but because everyone had the same question:
“Wait… who is Casey Gunderson?”
“Wait… who is Casey Gunderson?”
He’s good-looking, clearly athletic, and surprisingly private for someone now tied to one of the biggest names in women’s golf. But behind the mystery lies a story that’s far more interesting than fans expected.
Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the man who won Nelly Korda’s heart.
1. He’s a former college football wide receiver
Before entering the business world, Casey played Division I FCS football at Bryant University — speed, strength, and discipline included.
2. He’s now a Vice President at a Florida engineering company
Gunderson works as a VP at Florida Engineering, LLC, a structural engineering firm in Port Charlotte, Florida.
3. He’s extremely private — by choice
While most sports partners have public profiles, Casey keeps his social media quiet and low-key, making Nelly’s engagement announcement his biggest public reveal yet.
4. He met Nelly through mutual friends in Florida
Sources suggest their paths crossed through Florida’s athletic & business circles — not on a golf course as many assumed.
5. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs
The Gunderson family is known for business, construction, and engineering ventures — meaning Casey grew up around leadership and enterprise.
6. He’s a dog person (and Nelly loves that)
Their engagement photos included a shot with their dog — showing their shared love for animals and a cozy home life.
7. He’s not chasing the spotlight
Despite being connected to a global sports star, Casey has shown zero interest in fame or influencing — fans find this surprisingly refreshing.
8. He’s athletic beyond football
Gunderson is known among friends for weight training, sports conditioning, and outdoor activities, which complements Nelly’s elite-athlete lifestyle.
9. He’s involved in community engineering projects in Florida
Professionally, he’s contributed to engineering projects across Southwest Florida — from residential plans to commercial builds.
10. He and Nelly kept their relationship private for YEARS
Until the engagement announcement, there were almost no public photos of them together — a rare achievement in the age of social media.
Nelly Korda may dominate the golf world, but Casey Gunderson brings his own quiet strength, ambition, and grounded personality into their partnership. As fans learn more about him, one thing has become clear:
He’s not just “Nelly’s fiancé” — he’s a self-made success with a story of his own.
