At just 26 years old, Nelly Korda continues to cement her legacy as one of the greatest female golfers of her generation. The world No. 1 just secured her seventh LPGA Tour win of 2024—her 15th overall—at the Annika event hosted at the Pelican Club in Belleair, Florida.
Korda, who was recently crowned LPGA Player of the Year, celebrated her victory on Instagram, writing:
“Grateful to play this game & for the people around me! Win number 7️⃣ this season! What a crazy ride! Thank you for all the support! ❤️🥰”
Her post quickly attracted a wave of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow athletes, including WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, who praised her with a “Goat🐐❤️” comment.
But Korda’s impact hasn’t been limited to the golf course this year. Off the green, she made her debut with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for the upcoming 2025 issue. While readers will have to wait until May for the full spread, behind-the-scenes shots from her Boca Raton shoot have already been released—and fans can’t get enough.
Photographed by Ben Horton at the Boca Raton Resort, Korda stunned in a classic navy blue bikini. She opted for a natural look—minimal makeup, beachy waves, and no jewelry—allowing her glowing complexion and striking blue eyes to take center stage.
Korda comes from a family of athletes: her parents, Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtová, were both professional tennis players, and her siblings are also competing at elite levels in their sports. Since turning pro in 2016, she has won an Olympic gold medal and secured endorsements with top brands including Nike and Delta Air Lines.
Adding to her list of milestones, Golfweek recently reported that Korda has become just the third LPGA player to surpass $4 million in single-season earnings—and with one more event left this year, that figure could rise even higher.
It’s safe to say 2024 has been a record-breaking year for the Florida native—on and off the course.
