Korda Sisters Reunite for Lighthearted Round at Aramco Championship

Nelly and Jessica Korda share a funny moment on the 18th green during their first LPGA Tour event together in nearly three years.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:05pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting two female golfers in motion, their faces and identities obscured, capturing the spirit of the Korda sisters' reunion on the course.The Korda sisters' lighthearted reunion on the LPGA Tour showcases the fun and camaraderie at the heart of women's professional golf.Phoenix Today

The Korda sisters, Nelly and Jessica, were reunited on the course at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas, where they shared a lighthearted moment on the 18th green that left them both laughing. This marked the sisters' first official LPGA Tour event together in nearly three years, as Jessica continues her return to competition after taking time off for maternity leave.

Why it matters

The Korda sisters are two of the biggest stars on the LPGA Tour, and their reunion and on-course camaraderie is sure to delight fans and generate excitement around the women's game. Jessica's gradual return to competition after becoming a mother is also a story that resonates with many professional athletes.

The details

During the first round of the Aramco Championship, Nelly Korda was one shot off the lead after an eagle on the 18th hole, while Jessica Korda was working to shake off some 'rust' in her second start since returning from maternity leave. On the 18th green, the sisters shared a funny moment when Jessica 'flipped her club around,' prompting Nelly to shake her head and the two to start laughing together.

  • The Korda sisters' reunion took place at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas on April 3, 2026.
  • Just a week prior, the sisters were back together at the Ford Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, marking their first official LPGA Tour event as a pair in nearly three years.

The players

Nelly Korda

One of the top players on the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda is the younger sister of Jessica Korda and was one shot off the lead after the first round of the Aramco Championship.

Jessica Korda

A veteran LPGA Tour player and the older sister of Nelly Korda, Jessica is making her gradual return to competition after taking time off for maternity leave, having given birth to her son Greyson in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“It was fun. She actually looked at me at 18 when she flipped the club around, and I was just shaking my head internally. I'm like, what are you doing? We made eye contact, and we both started laughing, but it was a lot of fun, honestly.”

— Nelly Korda

“It was great. I mean, I'm super rusty, obviously, but I had such a fun time. Her [Nelly] and Charlie are just such great players. I've been on the commentating side, I've been on the spectating side, and being inside is so much fun.”

— Jessica Korda

What’s next

Jessica Korda is set to compete in upcoming major championships, including the Chevron Championship in April and the U.S. Women's Open and KPMG Women's PGA Championship in June, as she continues her return to the LPGA Tour.

The takeaway

The reunion of the Korda sisters on the LPGA Tour is a heartwarming moment that showcases the camaraderie and fun-loving nature of the women's game. Jessica's gradual comeback after becoming a mother is also an inspiring story that resonates with many professional athletes.