LPGA Tour star Nelly Korda revealed her engagement to businessman Casey Gunderson on Friday, sharing several professional photographs with her fiancé. The 27-year-old golfer, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, celebrated the news amid a challenging year on the golf circuit. Korda’s post quickly went viral, amassing nearly 115,000 likes and receiving congratulations from notable figures, including WNBA star Caitlin Clark.
Details on Korda’s New Chapter
Unlike her previous relationship with professional athlete Andreas Athanasiou, Korda has kept details about Gunderson relatively private. Athanasiou, a Canadian hockey player currently a free agent, played in the NHL for teams like the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks before the couple separated after three years. Korda’s new fiancé is not from a sports background; instead, he holds a degree from Bryant University and has built a career in business.
Gunderson began his professional journey at Bisnow as an associate, later joining Florida Engineering LLC as Director of Business Development. He currently serves as Vice President, overseeing commercial and residential projects in Florida and other major states. Although he did not pursue a career in professional sports, Gunderson played football during high school at Cardinal Mooney High School, where he was a wide receiver at the prestigious IMG Academy.
Korda’s Golfing Journey Amid Engagement
As Korda prepares for her wedding, she reflects on a tumultuous golfing season. Despite her engagement, she faced challenges in 2025, failing to secure a single tournament victory. She finished as runner-up twice, including a near-win at the Women’s U.S. Open, which contributed to her loss of the World No. 1 ranking to Jeeno Thitikul.
Korda remains optimistic about her future in golf, expressing gratitude for the lessons learned throughout the year. “I feel like there were a lot of ups and downs, and it made me grow a lot mentally,” she stated. “Success is never linear.”
Clark, who became friends with Korda after their collaboration at the 2025 LPGA Annika pro-am, has praised her dedication to the sport. “It’s been cool to watch her over the course of the last year,” Clark remarked, highlighting Korda’s commitment to creating a unique personal brand in golf.
As Korda embarks on this new chapter with Gunderson, the golf community watches closely, eager to see how she balances her personal life with her professional aspirations in the coming year.
