23 days ago

Nelly Korda Says ‘Hermit Crab’ Life Eased by Her Fiance's Quiet Support

“I’m a little bit of a hermit crab” during tournaments, Korda said, describing a simple routine: course, hotel, and dinner “three times a week.” She admitted her sister’s pregnancy forced a “big mental adjustment” after losing her “dinner buddy.” Now, she values having her fiance Casey Gunderson, at events: “Even if it’s in silence, just having a comfort there.”