Upper Deck Adds Top-Ranked Golfer Nelly Korda as Exclusive Athlete
Upper Deck has continued its celebration of 25 years in the golf trading card and memorabilia arena by signing two-time LPGA major champion Nelly Korda as an exclusive athlete.
Korda will make her trading card debut on Wednesday as one of the “Young Guns” on the 2026 Upper Deck Golf checklist, and her deal with Upper Deck also includes autographed memorabilia items, such as polo shirts, visors, prints, and more through the Upper Deck Authenticated program.
“Upper Deck has a long history of working with world-class athletes like Nelly who transcend their sport and become cultural icons,” Upper Deck President Jason Masherah said in a press release. “She can bring new collectors to the hobby, and in turn we’ll deliver the Upper Deck standard: premium trading cards and memorabilia that reflect Nelly as a one-of-a-kind athlete.”
Other golfers in Upper Deck’s stable of athletes include Rose Zhang, Lydia Ko, Collin Morikawa, and Tiger Woods.
The 28-year-old has won 21 professional tournaments — including the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship and the 2024 Chevron Championship — and she also won a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. In 2016, she won her professional debut at the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge on the Symetra Tour.
Korda has been the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer multiple times throughout her career.
“I’ve seen first-hand the passion and joy that collecting brings to so many people, and the way that Upper Deck honors that passion and creates memorable experiences for collectors and fans. I’m excited to collaborate with Upper Deck and engage with the community,” Korda said in a press release. “It isn’t just about creating collectibles; it’s about working with a company that knows how to best represent your brand and help connect with fans all over the world – which Upper Deck has done for years with the most notable athletes of all time.”
Collectors can view Korda’s Upper Deck Authenticated collection here.
