Nelly Korda is back making headlines, and this time, it’s not just for her golf brilliance. At the Amundi Evian Championship, the world No. 1 delivered a spectacular 67 despite battling a chaotic two-way miss — and in a bizarre twist of fate, one rogue shot actually hit her sister, fellow pro golfer Jessica Korda!
Yes, you read that right. Sister, meet Titleist.
Nelly’s round was a rollercoaster of brilliance and unpredictability. Her scorecard might suggest smooth sailing, but behind the scenes, it was anything but. She fought off a misbehaving swing that sprayed shots both left and right — something golfers dread at a course as demanding as Evian Resort Golf Club in France.
And then came the moment that had fans—and Jessica—doing a double take.
Midway through the round, Nelly launched a wayward shot that took a surprising detour… straight toward her sister, who was spectating nearby. The ball reportedly grazed Jessica’s leg, leading to a hilarious sibling exchange and an unexpected crowd moment. Thankfully, no injuries—except maybe to Jessica’s pride and Nelly’s nerves.
“It wasn’t intentional, I promise!” Nelly joked afterward, adding, “She’s tough. She’ll live.”
Despite the occasional directional drama, Nelly’s score of 67 was nothing short of elite. She kept her cool, scrambled like a champ, and sank clutch putts that reminded everyone why she’s the current queen of women’s golf.
The wild miss and sibling incident added a human—and cheeky—twist to an otherwise clinical performance. Fans watching from home and on the course got to see not just Nelly the golf machine, but Nelly the real person, managing emotions, laughing through the chaos, and still delivering one of the day’s best scores.
Jessica, for her part, took it like a champ. “She always finds me, one way or another,” she quipped on social media, complete with a photo of the bruise and a laughing emoji. Sisterly love, PGA-style.
Golf fans are now watching closely to see if Nelly can ride this wild energy into the weekend and contend for another title. If she can tighten up those drives, the rest of the field better watch out — because Nelly Korda with momentum is a dangerous thing.
One round, one rogue ball, one bruised sister — and a whole lot of drama. That’s one way to make a leaderboard entrance.
