Nelly Korda Makes Her Debut In 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

World number one golfer Nelly Korda has added another first to her CV by being featured in the 2025 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Photographed at the luxurious Boca Raton resort in Florida by Ben Horton, Korda added her name to illustrious list of sports start to have feature in the famous Swimwear issue of SI.

Korda, who is currently on one of the most dominant stretches in LPGA history as the world number one, joined a powerful lineup of fellow athletes including Suni Lee, Eileen Gu and Gabby Thomas in this year’s issue.

The theme centered around strength, confidence, and breaking stereotypes – qualities Korda embodies both on and off the course.

Her feature is not only visually striking but symbolic of the shifting landscape in sports media, where female athletes are being celebrated for more than just their performance stats.

Nelly Korda Swimsuit Issue Pictures

In her shoot, Korda wore several standout swimwear pieces, including a sleek black one-shoulder by LaQuan Smith and a minimalist white bikini by Vitamin A.

Each look was curated to reflect her athletic physique and added to the story of her own golfing apparel worn on the course.

Nelly Korda Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Reaction

“It was such an exciting shoot,” she said in her SI feature interview. “I’m all for trying new things, and sometimes challenging yourself can be the most rewarding.

““I had such a great crew to work with and work alongside. It was just so much fun. Being a part of something that celebrates women of all shapes, sizes, and talents is incredibly special.

“Golf has impacted my life in an incredible way outside the sport. I get to inspire the next generation. I see girls that look up to me.”