After her first round at The ANNIKA, World No. 1 Nelly Korda talked about her experience modeling for Sports Illustrated.

Korda, who teed it up in Wednesday’s pro-am with WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, said she might have “rushed” her rehab to get back in time for this week’s event. A two-time winner of The Annika driven by Gainbridge, it was important for her to get back inside the ropes at Pelican Golf Club and play in front of somewhat of a home crowd.

After shooting 66 in her return to competition at The Annika, world No. 1 Nelly Korda was asked about her recent SI Swimsuit shoot.

Charley Hull, fresh off her first victory in more than two years, didn’t lose her form from Saudi Arabia to Florida in opening with a 6-under-par 64 to share the lead with Jiwon Jeon.

Nelly Korda has won a big prize without even playing. The American clinched the points-based award as LPGA player of the year on Sunday.

While enjoying the WNBA offseason following a Rookie of the Year campaign with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark brought out her golf game in front of a large gathering on Wednesday in a pro-am for the LPGA Tour in Belleair,