In a heartwarming announcement that has delighted the sports world, golfing sensation Nelly Korda has revealed she is engaged to her partner, Casey Gunderson. The World No. 2 shared the joyous news with her 1.2 million Instagram followers on Black Friday, just days after concluding her 2025 LPGA season.
A Romantic Seaside Revelation
The 27-year-old, 15-time LPGA Tour winner posted a series of stunning photographs capturing the couple's love. In the images, the happy pair are seen gazing lovingly into each other's eyes, with other romantic snaps showing them being embraced and frolicking along the shore. Korda captioned the intimate post, 'In this life… & the next,' accompanied by a ring emoji.
Her fellow professionals were quick to flood the comments with congratulations. Her sister and fellow golfer, Jessica Korda, humorously declared, 'Sorry boys, she's off the market.' The well-wishes extended across the sports spectrum, with messages from golf stars like Morgan Pressel, Lexi Thompson, Michelle Wie, and Rose Zhang. Even WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James, and Korda's favourite NFL team, the Green Bay Packers, joined in celebrating the couple.
Who is Nelly Korda's Fiancé, Casey Gunderson?
While the two-time major champion is notoriously private about her personal life, some details about her husband-to-be have emerged. According to his LinkedIn profile, Gunderson serves as a Vice President at Florida Engineering in the North Port-Sarasota area. He is also a former athlete, having played as a wide receiver for Bryant University's Division 1 football team.
This engagement continues a celebratory period for the Korda family, coming just weeks after Nelly's brother, professional tennis player Sebastian Korda, proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Ivana Nedvevd, who is the daughter of football legend and former Ballon d'Or winner, Pavel Nedved.
A Cheery End to the Golf Season
The proposal marks a bright spot for Korda as she wraps up her competitive year. The former World No. 1, who enjoyed a record-breaking seven wins in 2024, was unable to secure a tournament victory in the 2025 season. However, she demonstrated consistent performance, finishing as a runner-up twice and securing seven top-10 finishes in 19 tournaments. Impressively, she never missed a cut and was inside the top-25 on 13 occasions.
This happy personal news provides a delightful conclusion to her year, shifting focus from the golf course to her future with her new fiancé.
