Nelly Korda Opens Up About A Rift With Jessica That Nearly Tore Them Apart And Credits Her Godmother for Making Peace—Here’s Her Name

Golf star Nelly Korda has long been admired not just for her exceptional talent on the course, but also for the close bond she shares with her sister, fellow golfer Jessica Korda. But in a rare and emotional revelation, Nelly has opened up about a behind-the-scenes rift that nearly fractured their once-inseparable relationship.

In a recent interview, Nelly admitted that the sisters went through a “deep and painful falling out” that lasted several months. While she didn’t go into all the details, she described the period as “one of the toughest emotionally,” not because of her career or competition—but because of the personal strain with her sister.

“We’re so close and always have been, but there was a time when we couldn’t even be in the same room,” Nelly said. “It hurt in ways I didn’t expect.”

What turned things around? Nelly credits one special person: her godmother, Monika Fedorova, a close family friend who’s been a quiet presence in the sisters’ lives since childhood. According to Nelly, Monika stepped in when no one else could get through to them.

“She sat us down, reminded us who we were—not just as athletes, but as sisters. She didn’t take sides. She just made us listen to each other again,” Nelly shared.

Thanks to Monika’s intervention, the sisters began to rebuild trust and communication. Today, their bond appears stronger than ever, with both Korda sisters supporting each other on and off the course.

Fans have responded warmly to Nelly’s openness, praising her vulnerability and the reminder that even seemingly perfect relationships can go through real challenges.

“It’s easy to forget that they’re human too,” one fan commented online. “It makes me admire them even more.”

The Korda sisters have often been seen cheering each other on during tournaments, but this story adds a layer of depth to their public support. Behind those smiles and high-fives is a relationship that’s been tested—and ultimately strengthened.

As for Monika Fedorova, she remains largely out of the spotlight, but to Nelly and Jessica, she’s the unsung hero who helped save a sisterhood from slipping away.