Lydia Ko
Lydia Ko is a professional golfer from New Zealand, widely regarded as one of the greatest female golfers in the history of the sport. Born on April 24, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to New Zealand at a young age and quickly rose to prominence in the golfing world. Ko became the youngest golfer, male or female, to be ranked No. 1 in the world at just 17 years old. Throughout her career, she has accumulated multiple major championships and numerous LPGA Tour victories. In 2024, she achieved significant milestones, including a gold medal at the Paris Olympics and a coveted win at the British Open, further solidifying her legacy in professional golf.
Born on Apr 24, 1997 (28 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 5,633 | $210,000 | 245$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,948 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 3 | 9,852,233 | 8,581 | $215,100 | 248$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
It took Lydia Ko, one of Woad’s playing partners, to find the ball.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko misses cut at Evian Championship after bogey-filled round.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko reflects on her 10 years since her first major win and expresses her desire to win another major.
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Ireland:
Lydia Ko is mentioned as a notable player who won on the LPGA Tour as an amateur.
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New Zealand:
Dame Lydia Ko overcame a slow start to climb 22 places on the leaderboard in Texas.
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New Zealand:
Ko claimed the richest prize in women’s golf at US$2 million with her second CME Tour Championship.
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New Zealand:
Dame Lydia Ko is in line for a top-10 finish at the Mizuho Americas Open.
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New Zealand:
Dame Lydia Ko is aiming for a top-10 finish at the Mizuho Americas Open.
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New Zealand:
Dame Lydia Ko managed to fend off an injury to make the cut in the first major of the LPGA Tour season.
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Taiwan:
World No. 3 Lydia Ko shot a second-round 72.
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