American golf sensation Nelly Korda has scored a new kind of victory off the greens. The 25-year-old LPGA star and her boyfriend, Andreas Athanasiou, a professional hockey player, have just welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl. The couple, who have kept much of their private life away from the public eye, shared the exciting news in a heartfelt social media post earlier today.
“Words can’t describe the joy we feel as we welcome our little one into the world,” Nelly captioned the post, which included an adorable photo of the couple holding their newborn. The image, featuring a close-up of their daughter’s tiny fingers grasping Nelly’s hand, immediately melted hearts across the internet. “We are over the moon and feel incredibly blessed,” Nelly added, tagging Athanasiou, who plays for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Fans, fellow athletes, and celebrities have flooded the post with congratulatory messages. Fellow LPGA player Jessica Korda, Nelly’s sister, was among the first to comment, writing, “So happy for you both! Can’t wait to spoil my niece!” Golf greats like Annika Sörenstam and Michelle Wie West also chimed in with their well wishes.
The birth of their daughter comes at a unique time in Nelly’s career. Korda, who recently won the 2024 ANA Inspiration and has been a dominant force on the LPGA tour, had taken a brief hiatus from the sport to focus on her family. Her fans are now eager to see how motherhood will shape the next chapter of her illustrious career.
While there’s no word yet on when Korda will return to the greens, one thing is certain: this new arrival will bring even more joy and purpose to the life of the talented golfer and her growing family.
