An 18-year-old Nelly Korda wouldn’t have imagined that she would be able to reach the top while turning professional back in 2016. But, she has managed to do exactly that and go beyond in her 7 years of pro golfing. However, was she able to do it alone? Not at all, as the American recently revealed the secret weapon behind her success; Family!

During a press conference ahead of The LPGA Drive On Championship on Wednesday, the athlete revealed the importance of her close ones in her life. Interestingly, while doing so, she went ahead to highlight the “guidance” that they have provided her with all the while expressing her trust for the athletic fam!

Nelly Korda owes everything to her family

During the presser at Bradenton Country Club, the 1X major champ mentioned how having “two parents” who “played professional sports” was a huge “help” to her, while sliding to their “guidance”. Adding on, the athlete expressed her faith in her mother and father as she said, “I have a lot of trust in them. They’re my go-to,” before going ahead and bringing in her two siblings as well.

Continuing with her response, the 8X LPGA Tour champ divulged how her brother, Sebastian Korda, and sister, Jessica Korda, playing professional tennis and golf respectively, have also helped her a lot. Moreover, she revealed how “constantly bouncing ideas off them and… trying to improve” all the while “keeping it simple” has indubitably played a crucial part in her reaching the No.1 position in the rankings along with winning a major in the sport of golf. Truly a fortunate golfer!

Both her parents have played their fair share of sports as a professional. Petr Korda, the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship winner’s father, and Regina Rajchrtova, her mother, were tennis superstars from the Czech Republic. The two were a talented duo and famous in their own right owing to the number of accolades they raked in during their prime years, including father Korda’s grand slam title at the Australian Open in 1998 and Rajchrtova propelling herself to No.26 in the world rankings.

This is not the first time that she has been vocal about her family’s involvement and importance in her career and life. She along with her older sister had expressed their gratitude for their parents many a time during their career.

The Korda sisters express love for their parents

“They want us to be happy,” – said a happy Nelly Korda when asked about whether the mom-dad duo forced them into the game. Elaborating on the same, she further revealed how they might be the ones hurting more if the three athletic kids “don’t achieve something we(sic) want.”

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In another instance, as part of a pleasant Mother’s Day surprise, the 25-year-old confessed how her mama is “the glue that holds” the family “together.” Moreover, she also pointed out how they would not be where they are without the figure known as Regina Rajchrtova. Well, it is truly lucky for one to have a family that supports you and stays by one’s side every step of the way. Take a bow, Korda family!

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