Nelly Korda & Ellie Thumann Break the Internet! 👙 The Golf Queen and SI Superstar Heat Up the Beach in Matching String Bikinis—You Won’t Believe the Photos

 Fairway to Runway: Nelly Korda Sizzles in Viral SI Swimsuit Feature

The worlds of professional sports and high fashion have collided once again, and the result is nothing short of spectacular. World-class golfer Nelly Korda and fan-favorite Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Ellie Thumann have sent social media into a total meltdown this week, appearing together in a series of breathtaking photos that highlight the intersection of athletic strength and high-fashion glamour.

The Pink Bikini Phenomenon

The duo was spotted sporting matching skimpy pink string bikinis that have already been dubbed the “must-have” look of the 2026 beach season. While Korda is usually seen in performance polos and athletic skirts on the LPGA Tour, she traded the green for the sand in a move that proves she is just as comfortable in front of a camera lens as she is on a tee box.

The photoshoot, set against a stunning tropical backdrop, showcases Korda’s incredible athletic physique—a testament to the rigorous training required to be one of the top golfers on the planet. Beside her, veteran SI model Ellie Thumann brought her signature “Barbiecore” energy, creating a visual synergy that fans are calling a “power duo for the ages.”

“I stepped out of my comfort zone,” Korda recently shared when discussing her foray into the modeling world. “I think that’s what life is about—challenging yourself and showing that you can be a fierce competitor on the course and still feel confident and beautiful off of it.”

Her appearance in the legendary magazine follows in the footsteps of other iconic athletes like Serena Williams and Lindsey Vonn, further cementing Korda’s status as a global brand and a crossover superstar.

Fans and Fellow Pros React

The reaction has been instantaneous. Within hours of the images being shared, the post racked up hundreds of thousands of likes. Fellow LPGA stars and sports personalities have flooded the comments with fire emojis, praising Korda for her “flawless” look.