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The LPGA Tour is currently established in Ohio for the Kroger Queen City Championship, with Charley Hull and Minjee Lee dominating the leaderboard. Many prominent stars are a part of this fierce competition, but Nelly Korda is not one of them. This has allowed the golfer some free time before she takes on the Spanish greens for the Solheim Cup.

Amidst her time off-course, Korda has made sure to attend to her brand of choice in apparel. The 25-year-old indulged in providing an update concerning her $149.43 billion partner, whom she shares with the likes of Michelle Wie West and Brooks Koepka‘s wife, Jena Sims!

Nelly Korda receives a special gift from the billion-dollar company

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It is no news to anyone around the world that Nike is a brand that has its name etched in the sports world. And with the biggest tournaments in the golf world coming up, the brand is simply expected to make its presence known among the entities. And Korda’s recent apparel gift stands testament to that!

With the Solheim Cup on the verge of its inauguration, Nike came forth to bestow the female golfer with a special version of the Air Jordan 1. Through an Instagram story, the star uploaded a small snippet of the shoes that displayed her utter excitement.

With a blend of blue and white, the classy Air Jordans seemed perfect for the LPGA golfer. Along with that, the shoes also had a special detail on the back. Under the usual logo of the brand, there was a customized addition of USA to support the team for the upcoming tournament.

 

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Recalling the previous times Korda has talked to the brand about her favorite shoes, the Air Jordan 1 seems like a perfect fit for the forthcoming event. While the LPGA star’s love for shoes in general and Nike in particular is no news, there are sure to be other female celebrities who adore the apparel from the billion-dollar company. Here are a few who have been lucky, like Korda, to be on the receiving end of the Nike gifts!

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Other female Nike social media promoters alongside Korda

Nelly Korda, one of the most prominent names in golf, is time and again associated with billion-dollar Nike. However, she is not the only female icon who has had ties with the brand. Earlier, last month, former LPGA star Michelle Wie West also provided her followers with a glimpse of her off-time in Australia along with the $149.43 billion brand.

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The pictures consisted of multiple memories, including the customized Nike shirt with “Yoona” written across it, which beautifully translates to ‘the one who is the light of God.’ The golf icon even showcased her gratitude toward Nike Woman as she welcomed her emotions.

Additionally, the brand also witnessed its promotion through Jena Sims’ Instagram handle just a day ago. The 34-year-old shared an adorable snippet of Crew’s wardrobe collection. While the first thing that eyes find in the customized package is a soft toy, other items like baby clothes and shoes are quick to divert the viewer’s attention.

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All these updates just prove how deeply rooted the brand is when it comes to the game of golf. With that, what do you think of Nelly Korda’s new shoes? And all the love received by the billion-dollar brand? Let us know in the comments!

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