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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 27,157 | $670,000 | 764$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,604 | $210,000 | 157$ |
| Totals | 2 | 28,639,008 | 30,761 | $880,000 | 921$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Defending champion Lydia Ko of New Zealand carded a 70.
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New Zealand:
Dame Lydia Ko enjoyed a strong second round in the Kroger Queen City Championship.
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Canada:
Lydia Ko is the only 15-year-old to have ever won the Canadian tournament, having done so three times.
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United States:
Tees are pinned in the hair of Lydia Ko during the third round of the Women's British Open golf championship.
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Taiwan:
Ko, 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.
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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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