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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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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Ireland:
Lydia Ko is a past champion participating in The Chevron Championship.
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United Kingdom:
Lydia Ko is mentioned as another top LPGA star that TGL could have included.
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New Zealand:
Ko won her third career major at the British Open and has eyes on the remaining two major trophies.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko won the HSBC World Championship in Singapore, showcasing her exceptional golfing skills.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko moves to number two in total prize money after her win at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
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