‘Auntie’ Nelly Korda Pushes Career Anxieties to Back of Her Mind With Older Sister Jessica’s Help
Nelly Korda’s golf game has been off her usual game lately. Despite a string of exceptional wins at the start of the season, her recent tournament results showed pressure and fatigue in her performances. After her win at the Mizuho Americas Open, her sixth title of the season, she missed cuts in back-to-back three straight outings. But a recent social media story finds her rediscovering the joy of life’s simple moments.
The 25-year-old finds solace in the one place where she’s always felt at ease: family, and it’s all thanks to a tiny source of inspiration. The heartwarming moment was captured by her sister, Jessica Korda, who just hours ago posted an Instagram story of Korda cuddling and playing with her 5-month-old nephew, Greyson John DelPrete. The adorable picture showed her beaming with joy as she watched her little nephew closely, surrounded by a toy on a cuddly blanket.
The caption read, “Mornings with auntie are the best.” The sweet moment was a far cry from the pressures of the golf course, and it was clear that Aunt Korda was savoring every second of her time with her little nephew. The significance of this moment lies in its simplicity. Despite her demanding golf schedule and the pressures of professional competition, she is making time for the people who matter most. She even visited the Czech Republic, her native home, as she took a break when the LPGA Tour went on the Asian swing.
Her love for her nephew knows no bounds. She was over the moon when she heard the news of him being born and declared that she would be spoiling him a lot. She frequently travels for 3 hours to her sisters’s place to meet Greyson. “He’s a chunker; he’s been feeding well,” said Korda about the little one. The 14-time LPGA Tour winner is on a break as of now, deciding to skip the ongoing 2024 Dana Open. After the three missed cuts, she settled for a T-26 finish at the Amundi Evian Championship. The World No. 1 golfer has been on a cool-down period since then.
Furthermore, she enjoyed a well-deserved vacation in Croatia with her best friend a few days ago. She posted pictures from her trip on her official Instagram account, showcasing her adventures in the sea and exploring the streets of Croatia. She captioned one of the pictures: “From Croatia with love ❤️ Trip of a lifetime with my BFFL @klaramrcela”. It feels like she seemed to have the time of her life.
