Jessica Korda is a professional golfer from the United States who is most known for her time on the LPGA Tour, which she joined in 2011. Korda, who became professional in 2010, won her maiden LPGA title on February 12, 2012, at the Australian Open. She even competed for the Czech Republic in the World Amateur Team Championship Espirito Santo Trophy in 2006. As of June 2021, her current Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) global ranking is number one, with a total of eight eagles, after golfer Lexi Thompson.
Aside from her golfing career, Korda rose to prominence as the daughter of the well-known former professional tennis player couple Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova. Even her sister, Nelly Korda, is a professional golfer who became the second American woman ever to win an Olympic gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Having her rising reputation in sports, Jessica has amassed a sizable fan base, with over 231k followers on her verified Instagram account: @thejessicakorda.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Jessica Korda |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 Years |
| Nick Name | Jessica |
| Birth Name | Jessica Regina Korda |
| Birth Date | 1993-02-27 |
| Gender | Female |
| Profession | Golfer |
| Place Of Birth | Bradenton, Florida |
| Birth Nation | United States |
| Nationality | American, Czech Republican |
| Famous For | Popular golfer |
| Father | Petr Korda |
| Mother | Regina Rajchrtova |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Brothers | Sebastian Korda |
| Sisters | Nelly Korda |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 48 kg |
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Career Start | Turned Professional in 2010 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend | Johnny DelPrete |
| Source of Wealth | Golfer (prize money, endorsements) |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
Jessica Korda Biography
Jessica Korda was born in Bradenton, Florida, on February 27, 1993. Jessica Regina Korda is her given name. Her citizenship is American. Korda is of White ethnicity, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Jessica Korda is the eldest daughter of Petr Korda (father) and Regina Rajchrtová (mother) (mother). Petr, her father, is a former Czech professional tennis player who was a grand slam champion, winning the Australian Open in 1998. Regina, her mother, is a former tennis player who achieved a career-high world ranking of 26 in 1991.
Jessica grew up as one of three children to his parents, alongside her younger siblings: a sister, Nelly Korda, who is also a professional golfer and recently won the Olympic gold medal in the women’s individual golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and a younger brother, Sebastian Korda, who is a tennis player who won the 2018 Australian Open title in the boys’ division.
Jessica was up in a sports-loving household and acquired an interest in sports, particularly golf, which her parents encouraged her to pursue as a professional career.
Jessica Korda Height, Weight
Jessica Korda is a stunning woman in her late twenties with a well-maintained physical figure. She has a height of 5ft 11inches. (1.80m), with a bodyweight of roughly 57kg. Her preserved body structure measures around 34-26-34 inches. She has pale skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes.
Career
- Jessica Korda’s professional career began in 2006 when she represented the Czech Republic in the World Amateur Team Championship Espirito Santo Trophy.
- She made her US Open debut in 2008, finishing T19. She was only 16 years old when she was selected to compete in the 2009 US Junior Solheim Cup. She was also a member of the 2010 Curtis Cup squads for the United States. She had even won the South Atlantic Amateur in 2010.
- In the same year, she competed for the United States, finishing in a tie for fourth place.
- She was awarded full membership to the LPGA Tour after finishing as runner-up in the 2011 Tournament. Her best finish in her debut year came in a tie for 19th place at the Avnet LPGA Classic. She won her maiden professional title at the Women’s Australian Open at Royal Melbourne in the first event of the 2012 season.
- In January 2014, she won her second LPGA Tour championship at the LPGA Classic. Her most recent victory was against Danielle Kang in the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions on January 24, 2021. She has held a position in the Women’s World Golf Rankings at the end of each calendar year from 2008 until 2020, despite being only 15 years old.
- In January 2021, Jessica Korda won the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.
Jessica Korda Husband, Marriage
Jessica Korda is currently engaged to Johnny DelPrete, her long-term boyfriend. Johnny is a former golfer and caddie from the United States who now works as a real estate agent in the Florida area. The couple has been together since 2013, when Jessica hired Johnny as her caddy after firing her previous caddie, Jason Gilroyed.
Jessica’s boyfriend Johnny was arrested in 2019 as part of a human trafficking investigation in Stuart, Florida, and charged with soliciting prostitution, which Jessica had denied.
Jessica Korda’s Net Worth
Jessica Korda’s earnings as a professional golfer are quite good. Jessica’s career began as an amateur at the age of 15 in 2008, and she has worked her way up to become one of the most popular and eligible ladies golfers in the United States.
Her money is undoubtedly derived from her matches and victories in golf tournaments and championships, as well as endorsement deals. Jessica is said to have a solid net worth of around $5 million as of July 2023, including her income. Her Olympic gold medallist sister, Nelly, is also worth a million dollars.