From Hockey Heartbreak to Businessman Bliss: Nelly Korda Ditches NHL Ex for Fiancé Casey Gunderson—And Seals It with a Beachside ‘Yes’ Just Before Dominating 2026!
Nelly Korda’s love life has always had a dramatic flair, but 2025 delivered the ultimate plot twist. For years, fans watched the LPGA superstar linked to NHL center Andreas Athanasiou, the Canadian hockey pro who
supported her from the sidelines since 2019. The power couple vibe was real—jerseys at games, quiet dates—but whispers of a split grew louder as sightings dried up.
Enter Casey Gunderson: businessman, former high school acquaintance from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and now her fiancé. The two reconnected about a year ago, and sparks flew fast. In a classic old-school
move, Casey showed up at the Korda family home with fruit-filled dumplings for parents Petr and Regina before asking for their blessing. The proposal? A romantic beachside moment captured in stunning
engagement photos shared on Instagram the day after Thanksgiving 2025. Nelly’s caption—“In this life… & the next” with a ring emoji—sent fans into meltdown mode.
And talk about timing. Just weeks later, Nelly kicked off 2026 by winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando. The event was shortened to 54 holes due to brutal cold, but her Saturday 8-
under 64 was untouchable—a career-highlight round that ended a 14-month win drought. Now engaged, relaxed, and firing on all cylinders, Nelly’s trading ice-rink drama for beachside bliss. Is this the glow-up we’ve
been waiting for? From NHL heartbreak to fiancé-fueled dominance, the Queen of Golf is back—and happier than ever. Who knew love could lower scores this much?
