No. 1 Golfer Nelly Korda Announced As Next SI Swimsuit Model
Rolex No. 1 overall women's golfer Nelly Korda was announced as the latest athlete to be featured in the upcoming 2025 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue on Thursday (November 7).
Korda, 26, a Florida native, was seen posing in a white two-piece bikini and a black one-piece for newly released photos taken during a shoot in Boca Raton, Florida.
"She is beauty, she is grace, she is Nelly Korda," SI Swimsuit wrote in a joint Instagram post with Korda announcing her inclusion in this year's magazine. "The 26-year-old is currently the No. 1-ranked female golfer in the world and the first name we've added to our 2025 SI Swimsuit roster!"
Korda has emerged as the brightest star on the LPGA Tour, having already notched 14 career tour wins, including two major championships at the 2024 Chevron Championship and the 2021 Women's PGA C'ship, while also winning a gold medal in women's golf at the pandemic-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Korda will be among several Olympians featured in this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue along with gymnast Suni Lee, track star Gabby Thomas and fresstyle skier Eileen Gu.
"We are thrilled to launch our shoot season for the 2025 issue with an extraordinary lineup of powerful female athletes," Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day said in a statement obtained by the New York Post on Thursday. "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. They defy stereotypes and champion equality, inspiring young girls to envision themselves as both athletes and leaders. At SI Swimsuit, we've always celebrated the future of women, and there's no better way to honor these remarkable achievements than by featuring them on the pages of our issue."
