Nelly Korda and Jessica Korda compete in the same LPGA event for first time since 2023 Jessica Korda, 33, has adjusted her golf routine to accommodate her role as a mother. She practices three days a week, often splitting her time between short sessions and prioritizing time with her son, Greyson. While she once found joy in the sport, motherhood has shifted her focus. “I definitely prioritize my time with my son over golf, so it's not nearly as exciting as it used to be practicing,” she said. The sisters’ return to competing together in an official LPGA event marks a rare moment. The last time they played in a sanctioned tournament was December 2023 at the Grant Thornton Invitational, an unofficial mixed-team event. They also teamed up at the Seminole Pro-Member earlier this month. This week’s Ford Championship at Whirlwind Golf Club is their first shared appearance in a major LPGA event since 2023. Jessica, a six-time LPGA champion, last competed in an official event in May 2023, when she withdrew after the first round of the Founders Cup due to a back injury. She took a medical leave following the birth of her son, and her return to the tour has been gradual. “I didn’t think I would tee it up again after I was withdrawing out of a couple events in 2023, so being here, feeling good, we'll see where it takes us,” she said. Nelly Korda, 27, has been on a winning streak, capturing the first event of the season and returning to the tour after a six-week break. She finished second at the Fortinet Founders Cup, losing by one to Hyo Joo Kim. The sisters are staying together in a house during the tournament, with Nelly handling meals and their mother, Regina, taking charge of the baby monitor. Jessica’s return to competitive golf has been challenging.#lpga #nelly_korda #jessica_korda #ford_championship #regina_korda
