Famous In The WorldJessica Korda

Name: Jessica Regina Korda

Introduction: Jessica Korda is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. Hailing from a renowned athletic family, she has carved out her own successful career in golf, known for her powerful swing and engaging personality on the course.

Date of birth: February 27, 1993

Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)

Place of birth: Bradenton, Florida, U.S.

Family:

Parents’ names: Petr Korda (father, former professional tennis player and 1998 Australian Open champion) and Regina Rajchrtová (mother, former professional tennis player). Both are from the Czech Republic.
Siblings:
- Nelly Korda (younger sister), also a professional golfer and Olympic gold medalist.
- Sebastian Korda (younger brother), a professional tennis player.
Spouse: Johnny DelPrete (m. December 11, 2021), a former professional golfer.
Children: A son, born in February 2024 (name not publicly revealed).
Relatives: She is part of an exceptional sporting family, with both parents and two siblings being professional athletes.

Profession: Professional golfer.

Nationality: American (She is a dual citizen, having also represented the Czech Republic in amateur events).

Religion: Information not consistently available.

College or university attended: None. Jessica Korda turned professional at a young age in 2010, after a successful amateur career. She skipped college to directly pursue the LPGA Tour.

Biography and What Famous For:

Jessica Korda was born into a family of elite athletes, with both her parents having successful careers in professional tennis. She started playing golf at a young age and quickly showed immense talent.

Her amateur career was strong; she was a member of the 2009 U.S. Junior Solheim Cup and the 2010 U.S. Curtis Cup teams. She also made the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open as an amateur in both 2008 and 2009. In 2010, she finished runner-up at the U.S. Women’s Amateur.

Jessica Korda is most famous for her professional career on the LPGA Tour, where she has achieved multiple victories and consistently performed at a high level.

She is particularly known for:

Her six LPGA Tour wins:
- 2012 Women’s Australian Open (her first professional win, in a six-person playoff)
- 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic
- 2014 Airbus LPGA Classic Presented by JTBC
- 2015 Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
- 2018 Honda LPGA Thailand
- 2021 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions presented by IOA
Being one-half of the “Korda Sisters” duo on the LPGA Tour: Playing alongside her younger sister, Nelly Korda, who has also achieved immense success in golf, including a major championship and an Olympic gold medal. Despite being competitors, they are known for their strong bond and mutual support.
Her powerful and aggressive playing style: Known for her long drives and confident approach.
Her dramatic win at the 2012 Women’s Australian Open: Coming in her rookie season, it was a memorable victory in a six-player sudden-death playoff.

Jessica has represented the United States at the Solheim Cup in 2013, 2019, and 2021. She also represented the United States at the Tokyo Olympics (2020 Games held in 2021). She took a break from the LPGA Tour in 2024 due to maternity leave, having given birth to her first child in February 2024.

Have participated (Selected Career Highlights):

LPGA Tour Wins (6):