
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.
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Lydia Ko is a Kiwi golf champion who is motivated to improve her game and defend her title at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
Dame Lydia Ko: HSBC Women’s World Championship return helps motivate Kiwi golf champ
Lydia Ko is in contention in Thailand.
Golf: Ryan Fox, Dame Lydia Ko eye top-10 finishes on PGA, LPGA ToursGolfer Dame Lydia Ko was awarded New Zealand’s supreme sporting honour in 2025, but she is not among the finalists for the 2026 prize.
Halberg Awards live updates: Who will claim New Zealand’s top sporting honour?Lydia Ko is leading the LPGA season opener after round two.
Tournament of Champions: Lydia Ko and Lottie Woad share lead at LPGA season opener after round twoAmelia Garvey spent time with Dame Lydia Ko, who shared her career experiences.
Amelia Garvey: Kiwi golfer holes a breakthrough yearLydia Ko added another title to her name and finished the year ranked sixth in the world.
Diamonds in the rough: Our 2025 sporting year reviewedLydia Ko had a quieter year compared to 2024, accumulating $1,970,000 NZD.
Highest paid Kiwi athletes: NZ’s 10 top-earning sports starsDame Lydia Ko is mentioned in connection with a potential golf match.
Luxon’s Washington breakthrough built on Banks’ quiet diplomacy – Fran O’SullivanLydia Ko competed alongside Charley Hull in the LPGA International Crown.
Hsu and Henderson lead World team into semifinalsDefending champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand carded a 70.
Chanettee takes two-shot lead in Queen City contestDame Lydia Ko enjoyed a strong second round in the Kroger Queen City Championship.
BMW PGA Championship: Ryan Fox, Daniel Hillier, Kazuma Kobori through to the weekendLydia Ko is the only 15-year-old to have ever won the Canadian tournament, having done so three times.
Aphrodite Deng is the talk of the tournament at the LPGA Canadian Women’s OpenTees are pinned in the hair of Lydia Ko during the third round of the Women's British Open golf championship.
Photos this week: July 31-August 7, 2025Ko, a 23-time LPGA winner, is also making her International Crown debut and is seen as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the new format.
Hsu Wei-ling to join 2025 LPGA International CrownIt took Lydia Ko, one of Woad’s playing partners, to find the ball.
Leona Maguire makes cut but well behind leader Yamashita – The Irish TimesLydia Ko misses cut at Evian Championship after bogey-filled round.
Lydia Ko misses cut at Evian Championship after bogey-filled roundLydia Ko reflects on her 10 years since her first major win and expresses her desire to win another major.
Evian Championship: Dame Lydia Ko reflects on 10 years since first major winLydia Ko is mentioned as a notable player who won on the LPGA Tour as an amateur.
English amateur Lottie Woad a class apart as she wins Women’s Irish Open by six shots – The Irish TimesDame Lydia Ko overcame a slow start to climb 22 places on the leaderboard in Texas.
Golf: Steven Alker leads major championship; Dame Lydia Ko, Ryan Fox climb leaderboardsKo claimed the richest prize in women’s golf at US$2 million with her second CME Tour Championship.
New Zealand’s top 10 golf victories - Ranking the best of Dame Lydia Ko, Sir Bob Charles and Michael CampbellDame Lydia Ko is in line for a top-10 finish at the Mizuho Americas Open.
Golf: Ryan Fox in playoff for first PGA Tour win
Dame Lydia Ko is aiming for a top-10 finish at the Mizuho Americas Open.
Golf: Ryan Fox in contention for first PGA Tour win after wild round; Dame Lydia Ko eyes top-10 LPGA finish
Dame Lydia Ko managed to fend off an injury to make the cut in the first major of the LPGA Tour season.
Kiwi golf wrap: Steven Alker, Daniel Hillier bag top-10 finishes; Dame Lydia Ko, Ryan Fox struggleWorld No. 3 Lydia Ko shot a second-round 72.
Albatross keeps Yan Liu in front at championshipLydia Ko is a past champion participating in The Chevron Championship.
All you need to know as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry look to retain title in New Orleans – The Irish TimesLydia Ko is mentioned as another top LPGA star that TGL could have included.
TGL golf: Why Billy Horschel's decisive putt was what TGL neededKo won her third career major at the British Open and has eyes on the remaining two major trophies.
Celebrating international success: 20 Kiwi female athletes to watchLydia Ko won the HSBC World Championship in Singapore, showcasing her exceptional golfing skills.
Chris Rattue’s Winners & Losers: The Warriors’ weakness is there for all to seeLydia Ko moves to number two in total prize money after her win at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
Dame Lydia Ko moves to number two in total prize money after HSBC Women’s World Championship winLydia Ko finally conquered the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship, clinching her first title at her 11th attempt with a dominant four-stroke win.
Olympic champion Lydia Ko wins Singapore LPGA


































































































































































