LPGA star Nelly Korda is making headlines again, but this time it’s not about golf. Fans are really excited about her debut in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. At 26, Korda is seen as one of the best golfers around. She’s now part of the SI Swimsuit crew after a great 2024 season where she won the Chevron Championship, the Ford Championship, and The Annika. This new project is a cool move into modeling, showing a different side of this athlete.
Korda is part of the 2025 rookie group, along with Cameron Brink, Suni Lee, and Gabby Thomas. This was announced before her November win. Even though it was different from what she’s used to, she really got into it during the shoot in Boca Raton. Speaking with NBC Sports, Korda said that posing for a swimsuit photo was new to her, but she said the creative team made it fun and memorable.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit gave fans a peek at Korda’s shoot, with a caption that read: “She is beauty, she is grace, she is Nelly Korda.” Fans loved it. People filled the comments with compliments, calling her “absolutely stunning,” “so beautiful,” and a “golf legend.” The excitement around her photoshoot shows how popular she is outside of golf.
As Korda grows her brand, her golf success remains strong. She’s now playing in the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National, proving she’s still one of the top and most marketable players in the sport. Her SI Swimsuit appearance should make her even more known worldwide, reaching people who aren’t just golf fans.
The 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is coming out later this month, and Korda’s feature is already expected to be a big part of it. With her skills, style, and growing popularity, this latest project is another big step in her career.
