Nelly Korda made her Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue debut this year, and now the iconic magazine has released new behind-the-scenes photos of the professional golfer relaxing on set in a blue string bikini by Yasmine Eslami — flaunting her chiseled athlete’s abs while laughing with the crew.
The native Floridian was being photographed in her home state, posing in Boca Raton.
“These BTS moments prove Nelly Korda isn’t just a golf legend—she’s a swimsuit natural, capturing beachside glamour perfectly!” SI Swim captioned the Monday, November 3 share to X (formerly Twitter).
Korda, 27, called posing for the magazine “outside her comfort zone” in her interview with the brand, which countered that she was a natural.
“Korda delivered expert poses, gorgeous smolders and sweet smiles while on set,” reads the article, in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
“Rocking bold colors and unique designs, it’s no wonder we keep coming back to this particular shoot,” continues the outlet. “Taking part in an unexpected swimsuit style—one we highlighted as a 2025 trend in this year’s magazine—Korda rocked a long-sleeved bikini in olive green from Indah, proving she looks great in absolutely any color. It might’ve been hot under the Floridian sun, but the athlete totally pulled off the sleeves.”
These BTS moments prove Nelly Korda isn’t just a golf legend—she’s a swimsuit natural, capturing beachside glamour perfectly! ➡️ https://t.co/TrDslMp7m9 pic.twitter.com/HZpMtaOKvL
— Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) November 3, 2025
The athlete also rocked a statement red and white strapless crop top by Andres Otalora with a unique swirl design, which the stylist paired with “mismatched” ivory bikini bottoms from St. Agni. Another hit was a sexy, one-shouldered one-piece with “major Bond girl vibes.”
“She absolutely rocked it and had such a positive attitude throughout the day,” SI Swim reports, “ultimately calling the opportunity to be featured in the magazine ‘a dream.’”
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