Fans Are Shocked After Nelly Korda Opens Up About 2weeks Relationship With A Fellow Golfer

In a surprising and deeply personal revelation, golf star Nelly Korda has opened up for the first time about a short-lived relationship with a fellow professional golfer — one that ended after just two weeks due to a hidden struggle that she says was too overwhelming to ignore.

The 25-year-old LPGA champion, known for her calm demeanor on the course and guarded private life, shared the story during a recent sit-down interview that has since gone viral, shaking the golf community and drawing widespread attention online.

“I Thought I Could Handle It, But I Couldn’t”
Korda admitted that she once dated Thomas Riley, a young talent from the PGA Tour, whose name had never before been publicly linked to her. The two reportedly connected during an off-season training session in Florida and quickly developed a bond.

But behind the scenes, things weren’t as perfect as they seemed.

“Thomas is incredibly talented and kind, but there was something he was dealing with privately,” Korda said. “He was battling an addiction — and I didn’t know the full extent until we started getting closer.”

A Hidden Struggle: Addiction Behind Closed Doors
Korda revealed that Riley had been struggling with painkiller dependency, a condition that reportedly began after a back injury during a tournament the year before. While Riley had kept it hidden from the public and most of his peers, the signs became clear to Korda early on.

“He wasn’t out of control, but he was slipping,” she explained. “I cared about him, but I realized I wasn’t equipped to carry that weight for someone else.”

She made the difficult choice to end the relationship after just two weeks — a decision she described as painful but necessary.

Fans React: Shock, Support, and Respect
Social media exploded within hours of the interview’s release. Fans expressed a mix of shock at the revelation and admiration for Korda’s vulnerability.

“Didn’t expect this from Nelly. So real and strong,” one user tweeted. Another wrote, “Addiction is brutal. Major respect to her for speaking out — and walking away.”

Others praised Korda for using her platform to shed light on the unseen mental and emotional struggles many athletes face.

No Regrets — Just a Lesson
Korda says she doesn’t hold any anger toward Riley and wishes him nothing but healing and growth.

“I don’t regret the time we had — it taught me something important about boundaries and about being honest with myself,” she shared. “I hope he finds peace and gets the help he needs.”