Nelly Korda isn't just making her mark on the golf course — she's taking her talents to a different stage. The No. 1 women's golfer in the world was announced as the latest athlete to join the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, a move that further cements her as one of the most recognizable figures in sports.
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At 26, the Florida native posed in both a white two-piece bikini and a black one-piece during a shoot in Boca Raton, an announcement accompanied by the magazine's declaration: "She is beauty, she is grace, she is Nelly Korda."
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But for Korda, this isn't just about the glamour. It's about showcasing a side of athletes that extends beyond their sport. With 14 career tour victories, including majors at the 2024 Chevron Championship and the 2021 Women's PGA Championship, plus an Olympic gold from Tokyo, Korda has already proven she's got the skill to dominate any fairway.
🏌🏼♀️👱🏻♀️👙 #LOOK — Sports Illustrated Swimsuit just dropped this photo of world #1 @NellyKorda’s recent shoot 😲@NellyLegion
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— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) November 7, 2024
Now, she's joining a select group of elite athletes featured in SI Swimsuit — alongside fellow Olympians like gymnast Suni Lee, track star Gabby Thomas, and freestyle skier Eileen Gu — in a statement that Si will tell you transcends sports.
"This remarkable group, featuring Olympic medalists, world champions, and record-holders, embodies the next generation of all-stars poised to transform the world of sports," SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day. "They defy stereotypes and champion equality." For Korda, this appearance highlights her multifaceted career — one that isn't confined to the tee box but reaches into popular culture and continues to inspire young girls to see themselves as leaders on and off the course.
Korda isn't just a golfer anymore. According to SI, she's a symbol of how today's athletes are redefining what it means to be powerful, confident, and influential.
