Golfer Nelly Korda Shared Relationship Advice
The World No. 1 golfer discussed her engagement while taking a break from professional tournament play.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Golf
World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda shared dating advice on Instagram while currently taking a two-month break from competition. The athlete is engaged to Casey Gunderson, whom she met at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Why it matters
The update provides a glimpse into the personal life of the current LPGA Player of the Year leader during her hiatus from the Asian swing tournaments. Korda, who has secured four wins in the 2026 season, remains a dominant figure in professional golf.
Korda has secured 25 of the 27 points necessary for LPGA Hall of Fame induction and tallied four tournament wins during the 2026 season. She was also a participant in the Solheim Cup, which concluded with a 15-13 score in favor of Europe.
The players
Nelly Korda
She is the World No. 1 professional golfer who currently leads the race for LPGA Player of the Year.
Casey Gunderson
He is the fiancé of professional golfer Nelly Korda.
The details
Korda posted the relationship advice alongside a photo of coffee on her Instagram story. Her fiancé, Casey Gunderson, previously visited her parents in Bradenton with dumplings to request their blessing before proposing to the golfer.
Timeline
The couple started dating in 2024.
Korda announced her engagement on November 28, 2025.
Korda discussed her relationship during the December 2025 PNC Championship.
Korda won the U.S. Women's Open in June 2026.
The couple plans to marry on the water in 2027.
Season Trajectory
Korda's current two-month break from the Asian swing tournaments alters the competitive landscape for the remainder of the 2026 season. Her participation in upcoming events like the CME Group Tour Championship will be critical to her pursuit of the Player of the Year title.
Korda's absence from the Asian swing tournament schedule provides other contenders an opportunity to close the gap in the Player of the Year standings. Her points total remains at 25, meaning she requires two additional points to achieve LPGA Hall of Fame eligibility.
The takeaway
Maintaining personal balance is a common challenge for elite athletes managing rigorous professional schedules. Fans can look for updates on Korda's tournament return as she prepares for her upcoming wedding in 2027.
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