Jessica Korda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jessica Korda |
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Korda at the 2011 Women's British Open
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| Personal information | |
| Born | February 27, 1993 Bradenton, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Residence | Jupiter Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | Johnny DelPrete |
| Children | 1 |
| Career | |
| College | None |
| Turned professional | 2010 |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA Tour (2011–2023) |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 6 |
| Best results in LPGA Major Championships |
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| Kraft Nabisco C'ship | 2nd: 2022 |
| LPGA Championship | T4: 2018 |
| U.S. Women's Open | T7: 2013 |
| Women's British Open | T5: 2014 |
| The Evian Championship | T8: 2018 |
Jessica Regina Korda (born February 27, 1993) is a professional golfer from both the Czech Republic and the United States. She has played on the LPGA Tour, which is the highest level of women's professional golf.
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Becoming a Golf Star
Jessica Korda started playing golf at a young age. She showed great talent early on. She became a professional golfer in 2010 when she was just 17 years old.
Early Golf Achievements
Before turning professional, Jessica was a top amateur golfer.
- She was part of the U.S. Junior Solheim Cup team in 2009.
- She also played for the U.S. Curtis Cup team in 2010. Both of these are big team competitions for young golfers.
- In 2010, she won the South Atlantic Amateur tournament.
- She even made the cut at the U.S. Women's Open twice as an amateur. This is a major tournament for professional golfers.
- In 2008, she shot a fantastic round of 69 at the U.S. Open. This was the best score that day.
- She finished second at the U.S. Women's Amateur in 2010.
Joining the LPGA Tour
Jessica entered the LPGA Tour Qualifying School in 2010. This is where golfers compete to earn their spot on the tour. She finished second, which meant she could play full-time on the LPGA Tour starting in 2011.
Professional Golf Career
Jessica Korda quickly made a name for herself in professional golf. She has won several tournaments and represented her country in major team events.
First Wins and Successes
Jessica earned her first professional win in 2012. This was at the Women's Australian Open, which was the first event of the 2012 LPGA season. She won after a thrilling six-person playoff!
Her second LPGA Tour win came in January 2014. She won the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic. She finished just one shot ahead of another famous golfer, Stacy Lewis.
Representing the United States
Jessica has proudly represented the United States in the Solheim Cup. This is a team competition between top female golfers from Europe and the United States.
- She played in the Solheim Cup in 2013, 2019, and 2021.
- In 2017, she qualified for the team again. However, she had to withdraw due to a forearm injury.
Recent Years in Golf
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In May 2023, Jessica announced she would take a break from golf. This was to recover from a back injury. Her sister, Nelly Korda, also had to miss an event around the same time due to back pain.
Family Life
Jessica Korda comes from a very athletic family. Her parents and siblings are also famous athletes.
A Family of Champions
Jessica's parents were both professional tennis players.
- Her father, Petr Korda, won a Grand Slam title. He won the Australian Open in 1998.
- Her mother is Regina Rajchrtová.
- Jessica's younger brother, Sebastian Korda, is also a professional tennis player. He won the Australian Open boys' junior title in 2018.
- Her younger sister, Nelly Korda, is also a professional golfer. Nelly joined the LPGA Tour in 2017. She even became the world's number one female golfer in 2021!
Marriage and New Beginnings
Jessica married her longtime boyfriend, Johnny DelPrete, on December 11, 2021. Johnny is also a professional golfer. In August 2023, they shared exciting news: they were expecting their first child. Their baby was born on February 3, 2024.
Major Wins and Achievements
Jessica Korda has won six LPGA Tour titles during her career. These wins show her skill and determination on the golf course.
LPGA Tour Victories
- 2012 Women's Australian Open: Her first big win, decided in an exciting playoff.
- 2014 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic: She won by just one shot.
- 2014 Airbus LPGA Classic: Another close victory, winning by one stroke.
- 2015 Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia: A dominant win, finishing four shots ahead.
- 2018 Honda LPGA Thailand: She won by a large margin of four strokes.
- 2021 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions: Her most recent win, also decided in a playoff.
Performance in Major Championships
Major championships are the most important tournaments in golf. Jessica has had strong finishes in these events:
- She finished 2nd at the 2022 Chevron Championship.
- She placed in the top 10 at the Women's PGA Championship twice.
- She also had two top 10 finishes at the U.S. Women's Open.
- At the Women's British Open, she finished in the top 5 once.
- She achieved a top 10 finish at The Evian Championship.
Team Competitions
Jessica has been a valuable member of several golf teams, both as an amateur and a professional.
Amateur Team Play
- Espirito Santo Trophy: Represented the Czech Republic in 2006 and the United States in 2010.
- European Girls' Team Championship: Played for the Czech Republic in 2007.
- Junior Solheim Cup: Was part of the winning U.S. team in 2009.
- Curtis Cup: Was part of the winning U.S. team in 2010.
Professional Team Play
- Solheim Cup: Represented the United States in 2013, 2019, and 2021.
- International Crown: Played for the United States in 2018.
