Ex-Australian Open champ Petr Korda & golf superstar daughter Nelly Korda join hands at PNC Championship 2024, latter pokes fun at father’s nerves

Former Australian Open tennis champion Petr Korda and his daughter, golf superstar Nelly Korda, are set to charm audiences at the 2024 PNC Championship. Held at the Ritz Carlton Golf Course in Orlando on December 21-22, the event features 20 Major Champions teaming up with family members in a unique 36-hole tournament.

While this marks the duo’s fourth appearance together, Nelly humorously highlighted her father’s nerves, particularly on the first tee, where the audience’s presence amplifies his tension. Despite his evident jitters, Petr’s competitive spirit still shines, reminding fans of his tennis glory days when he clinched the 1998 Australian Open.

Nelly, currently the world’s top-ranked LPGA golfer, has expressed admiration for her father’s resilience in a different competitive environment. “Once he gets past the first few shots, his groove returns,” she said, adding that seeing his adrenaline kick in is a delight.

With a prize pool of $1.085 million and defending champions Bernhard Langer and his son Jason also in contention, this year’s tournament promises excitement. The Kordas’ participation not only underscores the event’s family-centric ethos but also showcases the enduring spirit of competition across generations.