Golf superstar Nelly Korda may be known for her poise, power, and style on the course—but even icons have their off days. In a lighthearted interview this week, Korda opened up about a fashion blunder so hilariously awkward that fans can’t stop laughing—or relating.
The moment? A major photoshoot, a wardrobe mix-up, and a very unexpected pair of shoes.
“I showed up thinking I nailed the outfit,” Korda shared with a grin. “The stylist handed me this sleek, high-fashion ensemble… and I didn’t realize until the last second that I was still wearing my fuzzy avocado slippers.”
Yes, fuzzy. Avocado. Slippers.
“I was so focused on the outfit that I totally forgot what was on my feet,” she laughed. “Everyone was staring, but no one said anything right away because they thought it was some new trend I was starting. I mean, they were comfy!”
As photos from the shoot surfaced, eagle-eyed fans couldn’t help but notice the cozy green blobs peeking out from beneath her chic trousers. And of course, the internet had a field day.
One fan tweeted: “Nelly Korda showing up in avocado slippers? That’s the kind of confidence I aspire to.” Another joked: “She’s got game AND guac. Icon behavior.”
Korda, to her credit, embraced the entire situation. “Honestly, fashion fails happen. If I had to mess up, I’m glad it gave people a reason to smile,” she said. “Besides, I kind of made them work. Comfort is underrated!”
The moment has since been dubbed #AvocadoGate among fans, who’ve started sharing their own outfit fails in solidarity. From mismatched shoes to coffee-stained shirts, it turns out everyone’s had a “Korda moment” at some point.
Now, fans are even calling on Korda to launch her own line of avocado slippers—because why not? She’s already made them iconic.
“Next time,” Korda joked, “maybe I’ll just walk the runway in them.”
Moral of the story? Even elite athletes have their clumsy, quirky moments—and sometimes, those are the ones that make us love them even more.
