Nelly Korda Caught in a Flirty Exchange With Rival’s Brother — Is This the Real Game?
Tensions were high at the latest LPGA event, but not for the reasons you’d think. Cameras caught Nelly Korda exchanging playful banter with none other than the brother of one of her top rivals — and fans are wondering if the real match was happening off the course.
It started innocently. A quick smile here, a lingering handshake there. But when slow-motion replays and lip readers got involved, the internet had a field day. “You’re trouble,” she appeared to say, laughing as she walked away. He winked back.
Boom. The clips went viral.
Social media lit up with speculation. Was this harmless flirting or something more? The man in question, an up-and-coming golfer himself, has been spotted at several LPGA events, often supporting his sister. But this time, he seemed much more interested in Korda.
Some fans found the moment entertaining, calling it “the softest rivalry crossover we never expected.” Others were critical, claiming it could spark unnecessary drama in the tight-knit women’s golf community.
As for the rival sister? She’s remained tight-lipped — which only fueled more curiosity.
Nelly, ever composed, brushed off questions about it during her post-tournament interview. “It’s a small world. We all know each other,” she said with a smirk. That didn’t do much to calm the frenzy.
Is this a budding romance? A cheeky one-time moment? Or just part of the unpredictable off-course game that athletes never sign up for?
Regardless, one thing is clear: Nelly Korda has fans watching every swing — and every smile.