“I Was Just Being Honest”: Nelly Korda Reveals The Age She Lost Virginity in Unfiltered Confession

In a rare moment of candor, LPGA superstar Nelly Korda opened up about a deeply personal topic that’s caught fans by surprise. During a recent podcast interview, the golf champ shared the age she lost her virginity—something she admits she never thought she’d discuss publicly.
“I was just being honest,” Korda said, explaining that the topic came up organically in a conversation about relationships, self-confidence, and growing up in the public eye. “There’s so much pressure on young women, especially in sports, to be perfect. I think it’s important to normalize talking about real things.”
While Korda didn’t go into graphic detail, she shared that she was in her late teens and in a committed relationship at the time. Her openness was met with a mix of support and surprise online, with fans praising her vulnerability and maturity.
Known for her composure on the course and her quiet strength off it, Korda’s revelation adds a human layer to the world-class athlete many see as unstoppable.
“It’s part of my story,” she said. “And I’m not ashamed of it.”