Nelly Korda Joins Tiger Woods In Exclusive Club After Impressing At 2024 Met Gala

Nelly Korda, the reigning women’s World No.1 in golf, continues to make waves not only on the greens but also on the red carpet. Just days before she aims to secure a record sixth consecutive LPGA Tour victory, Korda graced the prestigious Met Gala in New York City, solidifying her status as a global icon both in the sporting world and beyond.

The Met Gala, an annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, is renowned as “fashion’s biggest night.” Hosted in the first week of May, it attracts a constellation of culturally influential figures from various domains, including sports, fashion, entertainment, business, and politics. Invitations to the event, orchestrated by fashion maven Anna Wintour, are highly coveted, with tickets fetching $75,000 each in 2024, a steep increase from the previous year.

Korda, accompanied by Casey Wasserman, the chair of her agency, dazzled on the red carpet in a striking poppy-covered gown crafted by renowned designer Oscar de la Renta. While golfers are seldom seen at the Met Gala, with Tiger Woods being the last notable presence in 2013, Korda is believed to be the first LPGA Tour player ever to grace the event.

Among the galaxy of stars at this year’s gala were sporting luminaries such as WNBA standout Angel Reese, tennis legend Serena Williams, Australian NBA player Ben Simmons, and NFL icon Odell Beckham Jr.

Following her foray into the world of high fashion, Korda will return to her comfort zone on the golf course, albeit under intense scrutiny. She aims to clinch an unprecedented sixth consecutive LPGA Tour title at the upcoming Cognizant Founder’s Cup. A victory would see her surpass the likes of Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest in the sport.

Korda’s decision to withdraw from the JM Eagle LA Championship due to exhaustion underscores the physical and mental toll of her relentless pursuit of excellence. In a statement, she emphasized the importance of listening to her body and prioritizing rest to sustain her performance throughout the demanding season ahead.

Fresh from her iconic appearance in New York, the World No.1 is poised to captivate audiences once again as she embarks on her quest for yet another milestone in her illustrious career.