Nelly Korda looks unrecognizable in a stunning swimsuit for the SI Swimsuit photo shoot.

Nelly Korda takes the idea of ​​letting your hair down to a whole other level.

On the golf course as the No. 1 ranked player on the LPGA and just named LPGA Player of the YearThe 26-year-old American sensation usually wears her hair braided back, a hat on the golf course and stylish golf attire. That’s why her comparison was recently revealed Sports Illustrated Swimsuit filming in Boca Raton, Florida is so amazing and dramatic.

CONNECTED: Look at Korda wow in and out of a bikini. SI Swimsuit behind the scenes photos

The two-time LPGA Tour champion and 2020 Olympic gold medalist could easily be mistaken for a full-time model as she literally lets her hair down in a majestic black LaQuan Smith one-shoulder, backless jumpsuit. The transformation is truly amazing.

CONNECTED: Check out more photos of Nelly Korda in her gorgeous swimsuit for SI Swimsuit

Also astounding was Korda’s golf season in 2024, when she earned LPGA Player of the Year honors after winning five straight tournaments, including another major at the Chevron Championship.

Needless to say, if a golfer’s career ever takes a downturn, modeling can easily become a fallback option. Or better yet, why not do both?

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