LPGA Star Nelly Korda Tees Up Her Next Swing: Spotted Eyeing iPhone 17 Upgrade After T-Mobile’s Tech Temptation!

In the high-stakes world of professional golf, where every swing counts and precision is everything, LPGA sensation Nelly Korda is no stranger to making bold moves. But this time, the 27-year-old World No. 1 isn’t eyeing her next birdie— she’s got her sights set on a sleek upgrade to the just-released iPhone 17, courtesy of her ongoing love affair with T-Mobile’s irresistible tech perks.

Korda, fresh off a solid but winless 2025 season that saw her rack up four top-10 finishes and over $1.78 million in earnings, has been the face of T-Mobile’s “Swing Big” campaign since mid-2024. In those now-iconic ads, she struts into a clubhouse, catches a glimpse of the then-cutting-edge iPhone 15, and delivers a mic-drop pep talk to her reflection: “With 14 LPGA Tour wins, girl—you deserve this.” Cue the T-Mobile jingle, promising free iPhones, Apple TV+ bundles, and family plans starting at $25 a line. The spots, which aired thousands of times across networks, even featured a body double for Korda’s swing scenes, blending her athletic prowess with everyday tech envy in a way that’s pure marketing gold.

Fast-forward to today, and with Apple unveiling the iPhone 17 lineup—boasting rumored under-display Face ID, enhanced AI golf swing analysis via Apple Intelligence, and battery life that could outlast a 72-hole tournament—Korda seems ready to cash in on those T-Mobile promises again. Sources close to the golfer (okay, fine—eagle-eyed fans scrolling her Instagram Stories) spotted her at a pop-up T-Mobile event in Palm Beach Gardens last week, testing the glossy new device while chatting up reps about trade-ins. “Nelly was all smiles, demoing the camera’s low-light mode for night-range sessions,” one attendee whispered to Golf Digest. “She joked that if it tracks her drives as well as it streams her post-round Netflix binges, she’s sold.”

It’s a fitting pivot for Korda, whose off-course game has been as sharp as her irons. Beyond the greens, she’s been advocating for women’s sports equity, dropping jaws with her SI Swimsuit spread, and even sharing a hilarious throwback about that infamous dog bite that sidelined her last summer. But T-Mobile’s tech temptations hit different for the Florida native, who’s been vocal about loving the perks—like unlimited data for scouting courses on the go and free Apple TV+ for unwinding with “Ted Lasso” marathons. “Golf’s about momentum,” Korda posted on X earlier this year during the LPGA T-Mobile Match Play at Shadow Creek. “Why not carry that into your everyday?” (From a fan clip of her flawless tee shot, naturally.)

T-Mobile, sensing the synergy, wasted no time teasing the upgrade path. Their latest promo, echoing the “Swing Big” vibe, dangles up to four free iPhone 17s for switchers—perfect for Korda, who could outfit her entire support squad (sister Jessica included, once she’s back from maternity leave). “Nelly’s not just our ambassador; she’s the ultimate power user,” a T-Mobile spokesperson told us. “From syncing her swing data to FaceTiming her coach mid-flight, she’s living the Magenta life. And with Black Friday deals lingering into December, that iPhone 17 is basically a hole-in-one away.”

Of course, Korda’s no stranger to shiny new toys—her Nike collab just dropped a “Nelly Korda” edition Free Golf shoe that’s flying off shelves. But in a sport where equipment tweaks can shave strokes off your score, this tech swap feels personal. Will the iPhone 17’s rumored 48MP telephoto lens help her nail those long approach photos for social? Or is it the seamless integration with her Titleist clubs’ app that seals the deal? Either way, as Korda preps for the 2026 season—rumors swirl of a title defense at the KPMG Women’s PGA—fans are teeing up their own upgrades, inspired by her effortless cool.

Nelly Korda: Making birdies look easy, and now, phone swaps look aspirational. Fore-get about FOMO—this is the swing of the future.

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