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Lydia Ko
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Dame Lydia Ko DNZM (born 24 April 1997) is a New Zealand professional golfer, member of the LPGA Hall of Fame, and the reigning Olympic champion. She first reached number one in the Women's World Golf Rankings on 2 February 2015 at 17 years, 9 months and 9 days of age, making her the youngest player of either gender to be ranked No. 1 in professional golf.[2][3]

Ko had much success from an early age holding many youngest accolades on the LPGA Tour. Until 2017, she was the youngest ever (age 15) to win an LPGA Tour event.[4] In August 2013, she became the only amateur to win two LPGA Tour events.[5] Upon winning The Evian Championship in France on 13 September 2015, she became the youngest woman, at age 18 years, 4 months and 20 days, to win a major championship. Her closing round of 63 was a record lowest final round in the history of women's golf majors,[6] but she lowered that record with a 62 at the 2021 ANA Inspiration.[7] She had previously won the ANA Inspiration on 3 April 2016 for her second consecutive major championship, where she also became the youngest player to win two women's major championships.

In 2014, Ko was named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people.[8] In both 2014[9] and 2015,[10] Ko was named in the EspnW Impact25 list of 25 athletes and influencers who have made the greatest impact for women in sports.

In 2016, Ko was named Young New Zealander of the Year,[11] and in the 2019 New Year Honours, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to golf.[12]

In November 2022, Ko won the CME Group Tour Championship with its $2 million first-place prize, completing the LPGA Tour season with three wins, the LPGA Player of the Year award for the second time in her career, the Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average, the 2022 leading money winner,[13] and rose to number two in the Women's World Golf Rankings.

In August 2024, she won the gold medal in women's golf at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, a victory that qualified her for the LPGA Hall of Fame, the 35th and youngest inductee at age 27.[14] Combined with her bronze medal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver medal from the Rio 2016 Olympics, she attained the complete set of Olympic medals, becoming the first golfer in the modern era to achieve all three medals at three different Olympic Games.[14]

Ko is a player director on the LPGA Board.[15]

Ko was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2025 New Year Honours, for services to golf.[16] She is believed to be the youngest dame or knight of the modern era.[17]

Early life and education

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Ko was born on 24 April 1997 in Seoul, South Korea, and emigrated with her family to New Zealand when she was four,[18] gaining New Zealand citizenship at age 12.[19] She began playing golf as a five-year-old when her mother took her into a pro shop at the Pupuke Golf Club[20] on Auckland's North Shore owned by professional Guy Wilson, who coached her until 22 December 2013.[20][21] She was a seven-year-old in March 2005 when she first came to the attention of the media, for competing in the New Zealand national amateur championships.[22] She was educated at Mairangi Bay Primary and Pinehurst School in Albany, New Zealand, and when she joined the professional golf tour she took correspondence classes with Pinehurst.[23][24] Starting in 2015 Ko said she would study psychology extramurally with Korea University, Seoul. The Yonhap news agency reported her as saying "I'll have to listen to what the university says to decide how I will do my studies. I'll have to make sure I submit the required papers and projects as the majority of my classes will be done online."[25]

2012 Women's NSW Open

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On 29 January 2012, Ko became the youngest person ever to win a professional golf tour event by winning the Bing Lee/Samsung Women's NSW Open on the ALPG Tour.[26] She was 14 at the time, and had placed second in the event the year before. The previous youngest person ever to win a professional golf tour event was Japan's Ryo Ishikawa at age 15 years and 8 months.[27][28] Her record as the youngest winner of a professional event was broken later in 2012 by 14-year-old Canadian Brooke Henderson, who won the second event on that year's Canadian Women's Tour on 13 June.[29][30]

2012 and 2013 CN Canadian Women's Open

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On 26 August 2012, at the age of 15 years and four months, Ko became the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA Tour event, winning with a score of 275 (−13) at the CN Canadian Women's Open. She surpassed the record set by Lexi Thompson at 16 years and seven months in September 2011. Her win also made her only the fifth amateur to have won an LPGA Tour event, and the first in over 43 years.[31] The 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open was a 72-hole event with a purse of $2 million; the winner's share of $300,000 went to runner-up Inbee Park who was three strokes back.[32]

Ko successfully defended her win at the 2013 CN Canadian Open, shooting 265 (−15) for a five-stroke victory over Karine Icher at the Royal Mayfair Club in Edmonton. The $300,000 winner's share went to Icher.

Professional career

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After finishing runner-up to Suzann Pettersen in The Evian Championship in France, Ko announced that she would turn pro in 2014.[33] However, on 23 October 2013, she stated in a YouTube video featuring New Zealand rugby player Israel Dagg that she was turning professional immediately and would play her first professional tournament in Florida in mid-November.[34] She had been the top-ranked woman amateur golfer in the world for 130 weeks when she announced she was turning professional on 23 October 2013.[35] She finished tied for 21st in her pro debut at the 2013 CME Group Titleholders.

In October 2013, the LPGA Tour granted Ko's request to join the LPGA, waiving the Tour's requirement of members being at least 18 years old. "It is not often that the LPGA welcomes a rookie who is already a back-to-back LPGA Tour champion," tour commissioner Mike Whan said when he granted Ko's request.[36]

In November 2013, Ko began working with swing coach David Leadbetter.[37]

2014

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Ko won three tournaments in 2014. On 27 April 2014, she earned her first LPGA Tour win as a professional and her first win on U.S. soil, by winning the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic. She celebrated her 17th birthday during this tournament. In July, she won her second tournament of the year, the Marathon Classic. In November 2014, she won her third tournament of the season, the season ending CME Group Tour Championship. She won the LPGA Rookie of the Year.[38] Ko commemorated the occasion with the inscription "IV-XXVII-XIV" (4-27-14 in Roman numerals), on her right wrist.[39]

2015

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Ko won five times in 2015. On 2 February 2015, she became the No. 1 ranked woman professional golfer after a runner-up finish at the Coates Golf Championship, overtaking Inbee Park. On 22 February 2015, Ko won her first event of the 2015 LPGA Tour season at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open. The win was her sixth on the LPGA Tour, and her ninth victory overall. The following week, Ko returned home and won her tenth professional championship at the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open.[40] The victory in this tournament was her second of the 2015 season, the win was also her third on the Ladies European Tour, and fourth with ALPG Tour. Highlighted in her victory at New Zealand was her LET low-round tying and course record 61 during the second round.

At the first major of the 2015 season, the ANA Inspiration, Ko shot a 1-under-par 71 in the first round on 2 April, tying her with Annika Sörenstam for the all-time LPGA record for consecutive rounds under par, at 29.[41] Three weeks later, Ko would win her second LPGA Tour event of the 2015 season, when she beat Morgan Pressel in a playoff to win the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic. She would defeat Pressel with birdie on the second playoff hole. The victory was her seventh overall on tour, and her second win at the event in as many years. Her win was also her third win worldwide in 2015. The victory would be the second time she has defended a championship on tour. The playoff win was also her second on tour, bringing her playoff record to 2–0.[42] Ko would go on to miss the cut at the 2015 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The missed cut would be her first in her fourteen major championship appearances. She would find solid success in her next two major championships with a T12 finish at the 2015 U.S. Women's Open, and a T3 finish at the 2015 Ricoh Women's British Open.

On 23 August 2015, Ko won her third Canadian Pacific Women's Open in a playoff against Stacy Lewis. She defeated Lewis, with par on the first hole of the playoff. The victory was the eighth for Ko on the LPGA Tour, and the third of the 2015 season, and fourth win worldwide for her in 2015. The playoff victory was also her third win in such circumstances, and would bring her career LPGA playoff record to 3–0.[43]

On 13 September 2015, Ko won the fifth and final major on the 2015 LPGA calendar, the 2015 Evian Championship.[44] She dominated the final round with eight birdies, winning by six shots over second-place finisher Lexi Thompson. Her 63 was the lowest-ever closing round score in a women's major championship. It was Ko's fourth win on the LPGA Tour in 2015, ninth on the LPGA Tour overall and fourth on the Ladies European Tour. Ko's victory also made her the youngest major champion in the history of the LPGA Tour and the youngest major champion in golf since Young Tom Morris, when he won the 1868 Open Championship.[45]

On 26 October 2015, Ko became the youngest player to win 10 events on a major tour at age 18 years, 6 months and 2 days surpassing Horton Smith who set the PGA Tour mark of 21 years, 7 months in 1929, and Nancy Lopez who set the previous LPGA Tour record in 1979 at 22 years, 2 months, 5 days.[46]

On 22 November 2015, Ko won the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year Award by two points over Inbee Park, making her the youngest winner in the 49 years of the award.[47]

2016

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Ko at the 2016 Kingsmill Championship

Ko won four times in 2016. Ko's 2016 started where she left off from 2015, winning the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open for a third time in four years by two shots from Choi Hye-jin, Felicity Johnson, and Nanna Koerstz Madsen. Just 11 minutes before she was due to tee off for her final round, an earthquake struck, with Ko vowing to donate her prize money to charity to help those affected.[48]

On the LPGA Tour, Ko won the Kia Classic in March with a four-shot margin over Inbee Park, and the following week, on 3 April, she made it consecutive major titles with a one-shot victory at the ANA Inspiration. The win strengthened her position as No. 1 in the world as she became the youngest double major winner in the history of the game since Young Tom Morris at the 1869 Open Championship.[49] Later, she added two more victories on the LPGA Tour at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship and Marathon Classic. In August, she represented New Zealand at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, where she won the silver medal. Ko was runner-up for the Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average) for a second consecutive year; however, last year's difference of 0.026 was, literally, twice as much as this year's 0.013 which separated her from winner Chun In-gee.

Following the 2016 season, Ko announced that she had signed an equipment sponsorship contract with Parson's Xtreme Golf (PXG), ending her use of Callaway equipment. Ko also announced in December that she had parted ways with both her caddie and swing coach David Leadbetter, who had been coaching Ko since November 2013.[37]

2017

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Ko entered 26 events and finished in the top-10 ten times. Her year-end world ranking dropped to ninth. She started her 2017 LPGA Tour season at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open where she finished tied for 46th. She then had three consecutive top-10 finishes at the Honda LPGA Thailand, HSBC Women's Champions, and the Bank of Hope Founders Cup. In her fifth event of the season, Ko missed just her second LPGA Tour cut at the Kia Classic with rounds of 74 and 72. She then defended her ANA Inspiration title at the 2017 ANA Inspiration event. She opened with two rounds of 70, followed by a third-round 71, and rounded out the year's first major with a third round of 70 to finish in a tie for 11th place. In her seventh start of 2017, she closed with rounds of 65 and 64 to finish tied for second place at the Lotte Championship, her best finish of the season. She had back-to-back top-10 finishes at the Citibanamex Lorena Ochoa Match Play and Kingsmill Championship where she ended T-9 and T-10, respectively.

Ko ended the 2017 season with a scoring average of 68.86 which ranked her No. 9 and a total season earnings of $1,177,450 which put her at No. 13 on the season's money list. This was the fourth consecutive season in which she won at least $1,000,000.[50]

The season ending CME Group Tour Championship was Ko's 100th tournament on the LPGA Tour as a professional.

After just 14 LPGA tournaments (22 worldwide tournaments), Ko broke into the Rolex Rankings top-10 at No. 7 by winning her second Tour title on 25 August 2013.[51] She has remained in the Rolex Rankings top-10 for the last 231 consecutive weeks (or 4 years, 4 months and 27 days), as of 22 January 2018. Then after her first 44 LPGA tournaments, Ko ascended to the world No. 1 ranking for the first time on 2 February 2015.[52] She was the world No. 1 for 85 weeks until June 2017.[53]

2018

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Ko entered 26 tournaments, won once, at the LPGA Mediheal Championship, and finished in the top-10 ten times.

2019

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Ko entered 24 events and finished in the top-10 four times.

Lydia Ko in 2019

2020

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Ko entered 13 tournaments and finished in the top-10 four times.

2021

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Ko entered 20 LPGA events, winning once. In April, she won her first LPGA Tour event since 2018 at the 2021 Lotte Championship, Hawaii.

In August, Ko represented New Zealand at the covid-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal.[54]

Ko won the 2021 Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour. She closed the trophy out in November by finishing second in a playoff at the Pelican Women's Championship and shooting a final round 64 to finish in the top 10 at the CME Group Tour Championship. Nelly Korda and Ko Jin-young both finished the year with lower scoring averages than Ko but neither completed the required 70 rounds over the season to be eligible for the trophy.[55]

2022

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Ko entered 22 tournaments and won three times. She secured her 17th LPGA win on 30 January at the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio, beating Danielle Kang by one stroke, 274 (14 under par) to Kang's 275 in a back-and-forth lead in the fourth round.[56] She claimed her 18th LPGA win on 23 October, at the BMW Ladies Championship in Wonju, located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of her Seoul, South Korea birthplace.[57]

In November, Ko won the CME Group Tour Championship and the record $2 million first prize. With the win, Ko won the season's money title, Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average and the LPGA Player of the Year for 2022.[13]

On 28 November, she returned to the Number 1 ranking for the first time since 2017, but has since dropped to number 3 as of July 31, 2023.[58]

2023

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Ko won no LPGA events and no majors. In February, Ko won the Aramco Saudi Ladies International in Saudi Arabia for the second time. The purse for this Ladies European Tour event was larger than that of all non-major tournaments on the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour, providing $750,000 as Ko's winning award.[59] In December, Ko won the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational mixed team tournament with playing partner Jason Day.[60]

2024

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In January, Ko secured her first LPGA Tour title since 2022 by winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.[61]

On 10 August 2024, she won the gold medal in women's golf at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, giving her a complete set of Olympic medals – silver, bronze and gold – the only golfer in the modern era to achieve all three medals at three different Olympic Games.[14] The gold medal win qualified her to become the 35th and youngest inductee into the LPGA Hall of Fame.[14][62]

Two weeks later, Ko claimed the AIG Women's Open at Old Course at St Andrews, her third major championship.[63]

In September, she won the Kroger Queen City Championship, the first time since 2016 that she won back-to-back LPGA Tour events.[64]

2025

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In March, Ko won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.[65]

Personal life

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On 30 December 2022, Ko married Chung Jun, the son of the Hyundai Card Vice Chairman Chung Tae-young, at the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul.[66]

Amateur wins

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Professional wins (31)

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LPGA Tour wins (23)

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Legend
Major championships (3)
Other LPGA Tour (20)
No. Date Tournament Winning score To par Margin
of victory 		Runner(s)-up
1 26 Aug 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open[1] 68-68-72-67=275 −13 3 strokes South Korea Inbee Park
2 25 Aug 2013 CN Canadian Women's Open[1] (2) 65-69-67-64=265 −15 5 strokes France Karine Icher
3 27 Apr 2014 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic 68-71-68-69=276 −12 1 stroke United States Stacy Lewis
4 20 Jul 2014 Marathon Classic 67-67-70-65=269 −15 1 stroke South Korea Ryu So-yeon
5 23 Nov 2014 CME Group Tour Championship 71-71-68-68=278 −10 Playoff Spain Carlota Ciganda
Paraguay Julieta Granada
6 22 Feb 2015 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open[2][3] 70-70-72-71=283 −9 2 strokes South Korea Amy Yang
7 26 Apr 2015 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic (2) 67-72-71-70=280 −8 Playoff United States Morgan Pressel
8 23 Aug 2015 Canadian Pacific Women's Open (3) 67-68-69-72=276 −12 Playoff United States Stacy Lewis
9 13 Sep 2015 The Evian Championship[2] 69-69-67-63=268 −16 6 strokes United States Lexi Thompson
10 25 Oct 2015 Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship 69-67-67-65=268 −20 9 strokes South Korea Ji Eun-hee
South Korea Ryu So-yeon
11 27 Mar 2016 Kia Classic 68-67-67-67=269 −19 4 strokes South Korea Inbee Park
12 3 Apr 2016 ANA Inspiration 70-68-69-69=276 −12 1 stroke South Korea Chun In-gee
England Charley Hull
13 26 Jun 2016 Walmart NW Arkansas Championship 66-62-68=196 −17 3 strokes Taiwan Candie Kung
United States Morgan Pressel
14 17 Jul 2016 Marathon Classic (2) 68-66-67-69=270 −14 Playoff Thailand Ariya Jutanugarn
South Korea Mirim Lee
15 29 Apr 2018 LPGA Mediheal Championship 68-70-67-71=276 −12 Playoff Australia Minjee Lee
16 17 Apr 2021 Lotte Championship 67-63-65-65=260 −28 7 strokes South Korea Kim Sei-young
United States Nelly Korda
Republic of Ireland Leona Maguire
South Korea Inbee Park
17 30 Jan 2022 Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio 63-70-72-69=274 −14 1 stroke United States Danielle Kang
18 23 Oct 2022 BMW Ladies Championship 68-68-66-65=267 −21 4 strokes United States Andrea Lee
19 20 Nov 2022 CME Group Tour Championship (2) 65-66-70-70=271 −17 2 strokes Republic of Ireland Leona Maguire
20 21 Jan 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions 69-67-68-70=274 −14 2 strokes United States Alexa Pano
21 25 Aug 2024 AIG Women's Open[2] 71-70-71-69=281 −7 2 strokes United States Nelly Korda
South Korea Jiyai Shin
United States Lilia Vu
China Yin Ruoning
22 22 Sep 2024 Kroger Queen City Championship 67-66-69-63=265 −23 5 strokes Thailand Jeeno Thitikul
23 2 Mar 2025 HSBC Women's World Championship 71-67-68-69=275 –13 4 strokes Japan Ayaka Furue
Thailand Jeeno Thitikul

1 Ko won the 2012 and 2013 CN Canadian Women's Opens as an amateur.
2 Co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour.
3 Co-sanctioned by the ALPG Tour.

LPGA Tour playoff record (5–3)

No. Year Tournament Opponent(s) Result
1 2014 CME Group Tour Championship Spain Carlota Ciganda
Paraguay Julieta Granada 		Won with par on fourth extra hole
Granada eliminated by par on second hole
2 2015 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic United States Morgan Pressel Won with birdie on second extra hole
3 2015 Canadian Pacific Women's Open United States Stacy Lewis Won with par on first extra hole
4 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Canada Brooke Henderson Lost to birdie on first extra hole
5 2016 Marathon Classic Thailand Ariya Jutanugarn
South Korea Mirim Lee 		Won with birdie on fourth extra hole
6 2018 LPGA Mediheal Championship Australia Minjee Lee Won with eagle on first extra hole
7 2021 Pelican Women's Championship United States Lexi Thompson
United States Nelly Korda
South Korea Kim Sei-young 		Korda won with birdie on first extra hole
8 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship United States Nelly Korda Korda won with par on second extra hole

Ladies European Tour wins (8)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score To par Margin
of victory 		Runner(s)-up
1 10 Feb 2013 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open[4][6] 70-68-68=206 −10 1 stroke United States Amelia Lewis
2 22 Feb 2015 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open[5][6] 70-70-72-71=283 −9 2 strokes South Korea Amy Yang
3 1 Mar 2015 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open[6] (2) 70-61-71=202 −14 4 strokes Australia Hannah Green (a)
4 13 Sep 2015 The Evian Championship[5] 69-69-67-63=268 −16 6 strokes United States Lexi Thompson
5 14 Feb 2016 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open[6] (3) 69-67-70=206 −10 2 strokes South Korea Choi Hye-jin (a)
England Felicity Johnson
Denmark Nanna Koerstz Madsen
6 7 Nov 2021 Aramco Saudi Ladies International 67-70-63-65=265 −23 5 strokes Thailand Atthaya Thitikul
7 19 Feb 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International (2) 64-69-66-68=267 −21 1 stroke India Aditi Ashok
8 25 Aug 2024 AIG Women's Open[5] 71-70-71-69=281 −7 2 strokes United States Nelly Korda
South Korea Jiyai Shin
United States Lilia Vu
China Yin Ruoning

4 Ko won the 2013 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open as an amateur.
5 Co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour.
6 Co-sanctioned by the ALPG Tour.

ALPG Tour wins (5)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score To par Margin of
victory 		Runner(s)-up
1 29 Jan 2012 Bing Lee Samsung Women's NSW Open[7] 69-64-69=202 −14 4 strokes Wales Becky Morgan
2 10 Feb 2013 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open[7][9] 70-68-68=206 −10 1 stroke United States Amelia Lewis
3 22 Feb 2015 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open[8][9] 70-70-72-71=283 −9 2 strokes South Korea Amy Yang
4 1 Mar 2015 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open[9] (2) 70-61-71=202 −14 4 strokes Australia Hannah Green (a)
5 14 Feb 2016 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open[9] (3) 69-67-70=206 −10 2 strokes South Korea Choi Hye-jin (a)
England Felicity Johnson
Denmark Nanna Koerstz Madsen

7 Ko won the Bing Lee Samsung Women's NSW Open and the 2013 ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open as an amateur.
8 Co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour.
9 Co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour.

KLPGA Tour wins (1)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score To par Margin of
victory 		Runner-up
1 8 Dec 2013 Swinging Skirts World Ladies Masters 68-68-69=205 −11 3 strokes South Korea Ryu So-yeon

Other wins (1)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score To par Margin of
victory		 Runners-up
1 10 Dec 2023 Grant Thornton Invitational
(with Australia Jason Day)		 58-66-66=190 −26 1 stroke Canada Corey Conners and Canada Brooke Henderson

Major championships

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Wins (3)

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Year Championship 54 holes Winning score Margin Runner(s)-up
2015 The Evian Championship 2 shot deficit −16 (69-69-67-63=268) 6 strokes United States Lexi Thompson
2016 ANA Inspiration 1 shot deficit −12 (70-68-69-69=276) 1 stroke England Charley Hull, South Korea Chun In-gee
2024 AIG Women's British Open 3 shot deficit −7 (71-70-71-69=281) 2 strokes United States Nelly Korda, South Korea Jiyai Shin, United States Lilia Vu, China Yin Ruoning

Results timeline

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Results not in chronological order.

Tournament 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Chevron Championship T25LA T29 T51 1 T11 T20 T44 6 2 T25 CUT T17 T52
U.S. Women's Open T39LA T36 T15 T12 T3 T33 T49 T39 T13 T35 5 T33 CUT T26
Women's PGA Championship T17LA 3 CUT 2 T59 T31 T10 T18 T52 T46 T57 T46 T12
The Evian Championship ^ 2LA T8 1 T43 T3 T10 CUT NT T6 T3 T61 T39 CUT
Women's British Open T17LA T42TLA T29 T3 T40 T59 T11 CUT T14 T29 T7 CUT 1 T36

^ The Evian Championship was added as a major in 2013.

  Win
  Top 10
  Did not play

LA = low amateur
CUT = missed the half-way cut
NT = no tournament
T = tied

Summary

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Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts made
Chevron Championship 1 1 0 2 3 8 13 12
U.S. Women's Open 0 0 1 2 2 5 14 13
Women's PGA Championship 0 1 1 2 3 6 13 12
The Evian Championship 1 1 2 4 7 7 12 10
Women's British Open 1 0 1 2 3 6 14 12
Totals 3 3 5 12 18 32 66 59
  • Most consecutive cuts made – 21 (2015 U.S. Open – 2019 PGA)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 5 (2015 British – 2016 U.S. Women's Open)
  • Longest streak of top-3s – 5 (2015 British – 2016 U.S. Women's Open)

Summer Olympics

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Singles: 3 (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze medal)

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No. Date Tournament Score To par Gold medalist Silver medalist Bronze medalist
1 20 Aug 2016 Rio Olympics 69-70-65-69=273 −11 South Korea Inbee Park New Zealand Lydia Ko China Shanshan Feng
2 7 Aug 2021 Tokyo Olympics 70-67-66-65=268 −16 United States Nelly Korda Japan Mone Inami New Zealand Lydia Ko
3 10 Aug 2024 Paris Olympics 72-67-68-71=278 −10 New Zealand Lydia Ko West Germany Esther Henseleit China Lin Xiyu

LPGA Tour career summary

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Year Starts Cuts
madea		 Wins 2nd 3rd Top-10 Best
finish		 Earnings
($)		 Money
list rank		 Scoring
average		 Scoring
rank
2012 4 4 1 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 72.94 n/a
2013 12 12 1 1 1 6 1 0 n/a 70.41 n/a
2014 26 26 3 2 3 15 1 2,089,033 3 70.08 5
2015 24 23 5 3 3 17 1 2,800,802 1 69.44 2
2016 24 24 4 3 2 14 1 2,493,059 2 69.60 2
2017 26 22 0 3 1 11 2 1,177,450 13 69.86 9
2018 26 24 1 1 1 10 1 1,118,180 12 70.05 7
2019 24 21 0 0 0 4 T6 444,256 48 70.98 39
2020 13 12 0 1 0 5 T2 677,545 9 70.26 6
2021 20 19 1 4 1 11 1 1,530,629 5 69.33 3
2022 22 22 3 0 4 14 1 4,364,403 1 68.99 1
2023 20 16 0 0 1 2 4 247,335 90 71.25 61
2024 20 18 3 1 1 8 1 3,201,289 3 70.25 7
2025 14 12 1 4 1 1,046,880 27 70.61 21
Totals (as member, 2014)^ 259 239 23 18 17 115 1 21,190,861 2 – –
Totals (as non-member, 2012–13) 16 16 2 1 1 7 1 – – – –

^ Official as of 14 September 2025[73][74][75]

a Includes matchplay and other events without a cut
Notes: 1) Ko turned professional on 23 October 2013, but was not a member of the LPGA Tour. Money earned in 2013 was not considered official by the LPGA Tour. 2) She made the cut in her first 53 LPGA Tour events, with the first 16 being as an amateur. After missing the cut at the 2015 KPMG Women's PGA Championship held 11–14 June, Ko made the next 40 consecutive tour event cuts until she missed her second LPGA cut at the 2017 Kia Classic held 23–26 March.

World ranking

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Position in Women's World Golf Rankings (Rolex Rankings) at the end of each calendar year.

Year World
ranking		 Avg.
pts.		 Source
2010 549 0.04 [76]
2011 295 0.37 [77]
2012 43 2.43 [78]
2013 4 7.48 [79]
2014 2 9.80 [80]
2015 1 11.78 [81]
2016 1 11.48 [82]
2017 9 5.57 [83]
2018 14 4.30 [84]
2019 40 2.35 [85]
2020 29 2.92 [86]
2021 3 5.79 [87]
2022 1 7.60 [88]
2023 11 5.09 [89]
2024 3 7.15 [90]
2025 4^ 6.29 [91]

^ As of 13 October 2025

  • On 2 February 2015, Ko first ascended to the world No. 1 ranking.[92]
  • On 12 June 2017, her streak of 85 consecutive weeks (4th longest all-time) with the No. 1-ranking came to an end when Ariya Jutanugarn won the 2017 Manulife LPGA Classic to move up one spot.[93]
  • On 28 November 2022, Ko reascended to the top of the world rankings for the first time since 11 June 2017, the longest time span between #1 rankings, 5 years, 5 months, and 17 days. During this span of time, the LPGA Tour saw 7 more women hold the #1-ranking. The second longest was Inbee Park, 2 years, 4 months, and 29 days.
  • Since 2 February 2015, when she first became the world No. 1 golfer, she has held the top ranking for 125 total weeks which ranks her 3rd highest, only behind Ko Jin-young's 163 weeks, and Lorena Ochoa's 158 weeks.
  • On 18 July 2016, Ko hit her highest point average of 15.47.[94]
  • On 18 July 2016, Ko established her biggest point lead over the No. 2-ranked player. Her 15.47 average was 7.10 points above No. 2-ranked Brooke Henderson's 8.37 average.[94]

Team appearances

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Amateur

Records and achievements

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  • On 29 January 2012, became the youngest person to ever win a professional golf tour event (New South Wales Women's Open) at age 14 years, 9 months and 5 days.
  • On 26 August 2012, became the youngest winner of an LPGA Tour event (Canadian Women's Open) at age 15 years, 4 months and 2 days
  • On 10 February 2013, became the youngest winner of a Ladies European Tour event (ISPS Handa NZ Women's Open) at age 15 years, 9 months and 17 days.
  • On 25 August 2013, became the youngest and only amateur to win two LPGA Tour events – age 15 and 16 (2012 and 2013 Canadian Women's Open)
  • On 12 November 2014, became the youngest winner of the LPGA Rookie of the Year in LPGA history at age 17 years, 6 months and 19 days surpassing Laura Baugh who won her title at 18 years, 6 months and 29 days and held the "youngest" label for 41 years.
  • On 23 November 2014, became the youngest player to win 5 events on a major tour at age 17 years, 6 months and 30 days.
  • On 23 November 2014, became the youngest and first player to win the biggest payout in LPGA history, taking home US$1.5 million after capturing the tour's season-ending event and winning the inaugural Race to the CME Globe at age 17 years, 6 months and 30 days.
  • On 23 November 2014, became the youngest rookie player to set an LPGA record for most money earned by a rookie at $2,089,033 at age 17 years, 6 months and 30 days – breaking Julieta Granada's 2006 mark of $1,633,586.
  • On 2 February 2015, became the youngest player of either gender to ever be ranked No. 1 in professional golf by both the Official World Golf Ranking and the Rolex World Golf Ranking at age 17 years, 9 months and 9 days, eclipsing Tiger Woods who was 21 years, 5 months and 15 days when he became men's world number one in 1997 and Jiyai Shin who was 22 years and 5 days when she became women's world number one in 2010.
  • On 22 February 2015, became the youngest winner of the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open title at age 17 years, 9 months and 29 days.
  • On 2 April 2015, tied Annika Sörenstam for the most consecutive rounds under-par in LPGA Tour events, at 29.
  • On 15 July 2015, became the youngest winner of Best Female Golfer ESPY Award at age 18 years, 2 months and 21 days.
  • On 13 September 2015, became the youngest player in the "modern era" (post-1900) of either gender to win a major championship at The Evian Championship at age 18 years, 4 months and 20 days[95] surpassing Johnny McDermott who was 19 years, 9 months and 14 days when he won his PGA major in 1911 and Morgan Pressel who was 18 years, 10 months and 9 days when she won her LPGA major in 2007.
  • On 13 September 2015, her closing round of 63 in the Evian was the record lowest final round in the history of women's golf majors.[6]
  • On 26 October 2015, became the youngest player to win 10 events on a major tour at age 18 years, 6 months and 2 days surpassing Horton Smith who set the PGA Tour mark of 21 years, 7 months in 1929, and Nancy Lopez who set the previous LPGA Tour record in 1979 at 22 years, 2 months, 5 days.[46]
  • On 22 November 2015, became the youngest winner of the LPGA Top Ten Finishes with 17 top ten finishes in 24 events (71%), at age 18 years, 6 months and 29 days.
  • On 22 November 2015, became the youngest winner of the LPGA Official Money List at age 18 years, 6 months and 29 days.
  • On 22 November 2015, became the youngest winner of the LPGA Player of the Year in the 49 years history of the award at age 18 years, 6 months and 29 days, surpassing Nancy Lopez who won her title at age 21 years, 10 months and 6 days and held the "youngest" title for 37 years.
  • On 22 November 2015, became the youngest MVP/Player of the Year ever across all four major sports and the LPGA/PGA Tour: LPGA - Lydia Ko (18); PGA - Tiger Woods (21); NHL - Wayne Gretzky (19); NFL - Jim Brown (21); NBA - Derrick Rose(22); MLB - Stan Musial, Johnny Bench, Vida Blue (22)
  • On 28 December 2015, became the youngest year-end #1 in Rolex Rankings history at age 18 years, 8 months and 4 days.
  • On 3 April 2016, became the youngest player in the "modern era" (post-1900) of either gender to win 2 major championships at the ANA Inspiration at age 18 years, 11 months and 10 days, surpassing Gene Sarazen who was 20 years, 5 months and 22 days when he won his second PGA major in 1922 and Se Ri Pak who was 20 years, 9 months and 8 days when she won her second LPGA major in 1998.
  • On 3 April 2016, became the first New Zealander to win 2 majors. The other New Zealanders who have won a major, Sir Bob Charles and Michael Campbell, have each won one.
  • On 11 July 2016, Ko finished T3 at the U.S. Open. This marked her 5th consecutive top-3 finish in a major. She finished T3, 1, 1, 2, T3 at the 2015 British Open, 2015 Evian Champ., 2016 ANA Inspiration, 2016 Women's PGA Champ., and 2016 U.S. Open, respectively.
  • On 17 July 2016, Ko won the Marathon Classic for her fourth Tour title of the year. It marked her second consecutive year winning at least four Tour titles (she won five Tour titles in 2015). It's also her second consecutive season winning at least US$2.25M and her third consecutive season winning at least US$2.00M.
  • On 20 August 2016, became the youngest Olympic medal winner (silver) in women's golf in Rio. She also became New Zealand's youngest individual female medallist at the Olympics.
  • In 2016, Ko became only the 3rd woman, after Lorena Ochoa and Yani Tseng, to hold the world No. 1 ranking for all 52 weeks of the year.

Career money records

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  • On 20 July 2014, became the youngest millionaire ever on the LPGA in her first full season as a pro when she won the Marathon Classic taking her accumulated prize earnings to over US$1 million at age 17 years, 2 months and 26 days. Ko reached the US$1 million mark in 16 events (5 months 25 days) second fastest behind the record holder Paula Creamer who achieved the US$1 million mark in 16 events (4 months 27 days).
  • On 23 November 2014, became the youngest and fastest player to surpass US$2 million in career earnings at age 17 years, 6 months and 30 days The previous record holder, Yani Tseng, accomplished this feat in 32 events. Ko reached the US$2 million mark in just 26 events – the most ever made by a rookie; over US$3 million if include bonus prize of US$1 million for winning the Race to the CME Globe 2014 (CME Globe bonus prize does not count on player's LPGA official earnings)
  • On 3 May 2015, became the youngest and fastest player to surpass US$3 million in career earnings at age 18 years and 9 days. The previous record holder, Yani Tseng, accomplished this feat in 53 events. Ko reached the US$3 million mark in just 35 events.
  • On 13 September 2015, became the youngest and fastest player to surpass US$4 million career earnings at age 18 years, 4 months and 20 days after winning her first major at the Evian Championship. The previous record holder, Yani Tseng, accomplished this feat in 65 events. Ko reached the US$4 million mark in just 45 events.
  • On 21 February 2016, became the youngest and fastest player to surpass US$5 million career earnings at age 18 years, 9 months and 28 days after finishing second in the Women's Australian Open. The previous record holder, Yani Tseng, accomplished this feat in 76 events. Ko reached the US$5 million mark in just 52 events.
  • On 12 June 2016, became the youngest and fastest player to surpass US$6 million career earnings at age 19 years, 1 month and 19 days after finishing second in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The previous record holder, Yani Tseng, accomplished this feat in 84 events. Ko reached the US$6 million mark in just 61 events.
  • On 17 July 2016, became the youngest and fastest player to surpass US$7 million career earnings at age 19 years, 2 months and 23 days after winning the Marathon Classic, her 4th Tour title of the year. The previous record holder, Yani Tseng, accomplished this feat in 90 events. Ko reached the US$7 million mark in just 65 events.
  • On 10 September 2017, became the youngest and fastest player to surpass US$8 million career earnings at age 20 years, 4 months and 17 days after finishing 2nd at the Indy Women in Tech Championship. The previous record holder, Yani Tseng, accomplished this feat in 98 events. Ko reached the US$8 million mark in 93 events.[96]
  • On 20 November 2022, won $2 million at the CME Group Tour Championship, moving her up to 5th on the LPGA Tour career money list with $16,695,357.[75]

Honours and awards

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Lydia Ko is a New Zealand professional golfer of Korean descent, renowned for her prodigious talent and record-breaking achievements in women's golf, including becoming the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history at age 15.[1] Born on April 24, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to Auckland, New Zealand, with her family at age four and began playing golf at five, quickly rising through junior ranks under the guidance of coaches like Guy Wilson.[2] Turning professional in late 2013 after two amateur LPGA victories, Ko joined the LPGA Tour full-time in 2014 and has since amassed 23 career wins, three major championships, and three Olympic medals, establishing herself as one of the sport's all-time greats.[3][4] Ko's early dominance included world number one rankings from 2015 to 2017, during which she captured her first major at the 2015 Evian Championship and the 2016 ANA Inspiration, both at age 18.[5] After a mid-career slump, she staged a remarkable resurgence, winning the gold medal in women's golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics—her third Olympic appearance, following silver in 2016 and bronze in 2020—and securing her third major at the 2024 AIG Women's British Open.[6][7] Her 2025 season added another victory at the HSBC Women's World Championship, bringing her total to 23 LPGA titles and earning her induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame via her Olympic gold.[8][9] Beyond the course, Ko has received numerous accolades, including multiple Rolex Player of the Year and Vare Trophy honors, and in January 2025, she was appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit at age 27—the youngest New Zealander to receive the honor—for her contributions to golf and sport.[10][11] Known for her composure and sportsmanship, Ko continues to compete at the elite level, inspiring a new generation of golfers worldwide.[12]

Early life and amateur career

Early life and education

Lydia Ko was born Bo-gyung Ko on April 24, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, to parents Ko Gil-hong, who worked in education and finance, and Hyeon Bong-sook (also known as Tina), an English teacher.[13][14] She has an older sister, Sura. Although neither parent played golf competitively, they supported her early interest in the sport after the family emigrated to New Zealand when Lydia was four years old, settling in Auckland.[15][2] Ko obtained New Zealand citizenship at age 12.[2] At age five, Ko was introduced to golf by her aunt during a family holiday in Australia, sparking her passion for the game. Upon returning to New Zealand, her mother took her to Pupuke Golf Club in Auckland, where she began hitting balls and receiving initial coaching. Golf was not a prominent sport in New Zealand at the time, so her parents improvised by attaching spikes to her sneakers to mimic junior golf shoes, as proper equipment was scarce. By age six, she started formal lessons with coach Guy Wilson at the Pupuke club, who recognized her exceptional talent early on.[15][16] Ko received her early education at Mairangi Bay Primary School in Auckland's North Shore, where she began developing her golf skills alongside academics. She later attended Pinehurst School in Albany, a private co-educational institution, transitioning to correspondence courses in subjects like English, psychology, and photography to accommodate her growing tournament schedule. Her parents emphasized balancing education and golf, ensuring she maintained strong academic performance despite frequent absences for competitions; for instance, the school granted her a golf scholarship that allowed flexibility. By her mid-teens, as her amateur successes mounted, Ko's schooling became increasingly sporadic, but she expressed interest in pursuing sports psychology at university level.[17][18][19]

Junior and amateur achievements

Lydia Ko began her golf journey in New Zealand, where she quickly established herself as a prodigy. At age 13 in 2010, she made her international debut representing New Zealand in the Queen Sirikit Cup, contributing to the team's second-place finish.[20] By 2011, at just 14 years old, Ko captured both the stroke-play and match-play titles at the New Zealand Women's Amateur Championship, becoming the first player from North Shore Golf Club in Auckland to win the event.[21] That same year, she won the Australian Women's Amateur Championship for the first time and ascended to the No. 1 position in the Women's World Amateur Golf Ranking (WWAGR), a ranking she held continuously thereafter.[22][23] In 2012, Ko's amateur dominance continued internationally. She defended her Australian Women's Amateur title and earned medalist honors at the World Amateur Team Championship, helping New Zealand secure a strong team performance.[23] At 15, she won the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, defeating Jaye Marie Green 3&1 in the final to become the second-youngest winner in the event's history.[24] Later that year, Ko achieved a historic breakthrough by winning the CN Canadian Women's Open on the LPGA Tour, finishing three strokes ahead of Inbee Park and becoming the youngest LPGA winner ever at 15 years, 4 months, and 2 days old—the first amateur to claim an LPGA title since 1969.[25][23] For her outstanding performance, she received the inaugural Mark H. McCormack Medal as the top-ranked women's amateur, the first woman to earn the award.[26] Ko repeated her LPGA success in 2013 while still an amateur, winning the CN Canadian Women's Open for a second consecutive year and becoming the only amateur to win multiple LPGA events.[23] She also claimed the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour (LET), marking her as the youngest LET winner at the time,[23] and finished runner-up in the same event the previous year. Throughout 2012 and 2013, Ko earned low-amateur honors in six LPGA major championships and made the cut in all 16 of her LPGA Tour starts as an amateur, demonstrating remarkable consistency against professionals.[23] She received the McCormack Medal again in 2012 and 2013, solidifying her status as the premier women's amateur globally.[22]

Professional career

2012–2013: Early professional transition

In 2012, at the age of 14, Lydia Ko began transitioning from junior and amateur competitions to professional events by securing her first professional victory at the New South Wales Women's Open on the ALPG Tour in Sydney, Australia, on January 29, becoming the youngest winner of any professional golf tournament in history.[27] Later that year, on August 26, Ko achieved a landmark milestone as an amateur by winning the CN Canadian Women's Open on the LPGA Tour, finishing at 13-under par with a final-round 67 to edge out Inbee Park by three strokes; at 15 years old, she became the youngest champion in LPGA history and only the third amateur to win an LPGA event since 1963.[28][29] These triumphs, combined with her victory in the 2012 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship in August, where she defeated Jaye Marie Green 3&1 in the final, solidified Ko's status as the world's top-ranked female amateur and low amateur at the U.S. Women's Open (T39).[24][22] Building on this momentum in 2013, Ko continued to compete successfully in professional tournaments as an amateur. On February 10, she won the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open on the Ladies European Tour (LET) in Christchurch, defeating Lisa Sky Bailes by one stroke to become the youngest LET winner ever at age 15 and marking her third professional title overall.[30][31] Ko defended her Canadian Women's Open title on August 25 at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta, shooting a final-round 64 to finish at 15-under par and win by five strokes over Stacy Lewis, making her the youngest player and only amateur to claim two LPGA victories.[32][33] She also earned low-amateur honors at the 2013 U.S. Women's Open with a T36 finish, extending her record as the No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 130 consecutive weeks.[22] These achievements highlighted Ko's readiness for full-time professional competition despite her youth. On October 10, 2013, Ko announced her intention to turn professional at age 16, filing a petition with the LPGA Tour to waive its minimum age requirement of 18 for membership, citing her extensive success in professional events.[34] The LPGA granted the waiver on October 28, allowing her membership to begin with the 2014 season, while she officially turned pro on October 22.[35][22] Ko made her professional debut the following month at the CME Group Titleholders in Naples, Florida, from November 21-24, where she posted rounds of 71-71-72-70 to finish tied for 21st at 4-under par, earning her first professional paycheck of $19,785.25 and demonstrating composure in her initial LPGA event as a pro.[36] This early transition marked the end of an extraordinary amateur phase and the start of Ko's professional journey, fueled by her unprecedented accomplishments in bridging the amateur-professional divide.

2014–2016: Breakthrough and dominance

In 2014, Ko's rookie season on the LPGA Tour marked her breakthrough, as she secured three victories: the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in April, the Marathon Classic in August, and the CME Group Tour Championship in November, contributing to her earning the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year award—the youngest recipient ever—and the Race to the CME Globe title.[23] These achievements propelled her to finish the year ranked No. 2 in the world, setting the stage for her ascent.[37] Ko's dominance intensified in 2015 when she ascended to No. 1 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings on February 2, becoming the youngest player—male or female—to achieve the top ranking in professional golf at age 17 years and 11 months, surpassing Tiger Woods' record by nearly four years.[38] She held the position for 19 weeks that year, securing five LPGA Tour wins, including her first major at the Evian Championship in September, where she closed with a record-breaking 8-under 63 to win by three strokes and become the youngest major winner at age 18.[23] Additional victories included the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open in March, the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in April, the Canadian Pacific Women's Open in August, and the Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship in October.[39] Ko's performance earned her the Rolex Player of the Year award—the youngest ever—and the LPGA money leader title with $2,541,479 in earnings.[4] The year 2016 further solidified Ko's reign, as she won four LPGA Tour events and her third major at the ANA Inspiration in April, defeating Stacy Lewis in a playoff to become the youngest three-time major champion at 18 years, 11 months, and 2 days.[40] Her other triumphs were the Kia Classic in March, the Marathon Classic in July, and the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship in September.[39] Ko also claimed silver at the Rio Olympics in August, highlighted by a hole-in-one on the 14th hole during the final round.[41] Maintaining the world No. 1 ranking for the entire year, she received the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award and the ESPY for Best Female Golfer, underscoring her unparalleled consistency with 14 top-10 finishes across 21 starts.[42]

2017–2020: Challenges and consistency

Following her dominant run from 2014 to 2016, Lydia Ko entered a transitional phase marked by technical adjustments and performance inconsistencies, particularly in her putting stroke, which had been a cornerstone of her earlier success. In 2017, Ko competed in 26 LPGA Tour events, making the cut in 23 and recording 11 top-10 finishes, though she went winless for the first time in her professional career.[23] Her struggles were attributed in part to neglecting putting practice amid swing refinements with new coach Gary Gilchrist, leading to a drop from world No. 1 to No. 9 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings by season's end.[43] Despite the challenges, she demonstrated resilience with strong ball-striking, earning $1,177,450 and finishing 13th on the money list.[23] In the majors that year, representative results included a T10 at the ANA Inspiration and a T4 at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, underscoring her continued contention without a victory.[44] The 2018 season brought a breakthrough with Ko securing her 15th LPGA Tour win at the LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship in May, ending an 18-month title drought and providing momentum amid ongoing adjustments.[23] She participated in 26 events, making 24 cuts and logging 10 top-10 finishes, including nine beyond her victory, while earning $1,118,180 and placing 12th in official money.[23] However, putting woes persisted, contributing to her year-end ranking slip to No. 14 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.[45] Ko's consistency shone in majors, with notable performances such as a T7 at the U.S. Women's Open and a T3 at The Evian Championship, though no titles materialized.[46] These results highlighted her ability to maintain top-level competition despite form fluctuations. By 2019, Ko's challenges intensified, as she played 24 events, made 21 cuts, and achieved only four top-10 finishes, resulting in $444,256 in earnings and a 48th-place money list ranking—her lowest to date.[23] Winless again, she plummeted to No. 40 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings by year's end, prompting reflections on mental and technical hurdles.[47] Major outings were mixed, including a T10 at the Women's PGA Championship, but overall, the season emphasized the need for broader game improvements.[48] The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the 2020 LPGA schedule, limiting Ko to 15 events where she made 13 cuts and secured five top-10 finishes, including a T5 at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.[49] Remaining winless, she earned $696,047 and climbed slightly to No. 29 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings by December.[50] A pivotal change came in July when she switched swing coaches to Sean Foley, aiming to address persistent inconsistencies in her short game and overall approach.[51] In majors, she posted a T6 at the ANA Inspiration and a T7 at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, reflecting steady contention amid external disruptions.[46] Throughout 2017–2020, Ko's period of adaptation yielded just one win but showcased her durability, with 30 top-10 finishes across 91 starts, laying groundwork for future resurgence.[23]

2021–2025: Resurgence and major milestones

Entering 2021 after a period of inconsistency, Lydia Ko marked her resurgence with a victory at the Lotte Championship in April, her first LPGA Tour win since 2018, where she finished five strokes ahead of the field. This triumph was followed by strong showings throughout the season, including a runner-up finish at the ISPS Handa World Invitational on the Ladies European Tour, helping her regain momentum and end the year ranked No. 7 in the world.[52] In 2022, Ko elevated her game to new heights, securing three LPGA Tour victories: the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Raton in February, the BMW Ladies Championship in October, and the CME Group Tour Championship in November, where she clinched the title in a playoff against Japan's Nelly Korda.[37] These wins, combined with 14 top-10 finishes, propelled her to the top of the money list with over $4.4 million in earnings and earned her the Rolex Player of the Year award for the third time, along with her second Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average.[23] Her dominant season also qualified her for induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame, making her the youngest inductee at age 25.[37] The year 2023 saw Ko continue her resurgence with strong performances across the LPGA Tour, including a T3 finish at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and multiple other top-10 results, though she recorded no official LPGA victories that season.[40][23] 2024 proved to be a pinnacle year, highlighted by Ko's third major championship victory at the AIG Women's Open in July, where she held off a strong field at Royal Troon to win by two strokes and complete a career Grand Slam.[8] Earlier in the season, she claimed the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January and the Kroger Queen City Championship in September, demonstrating her clutch performance under pressure.[4] At the Paris Olympics, Ko captured gold in women's golf, birdieing the 18th hole to edge out China's Xiyu Lin by one stroke, adding to her previous Olympic medals and marking New Zealand's first gold in the event.[2] Continuing her success into 2025, Ko won the HSBC Women's World Championship in March, defeating Celine Boutier by three strokes to reach 23 LPGA Tour victories and surpass $20 million in career earnings.[8] Through November 2025, she maintained consistent top-10 results, including a strong showing at the Maybank Championship, underscoring her sustained resurgence and status as one of golf's enduring stars.[3]

Major championships and Olympics

Major wins and results

Lydia Ko has secured three major championships on the LPGA Tour, establishing herself as one of the most accomplished players of her generation. Her victories span from her teenage years to her late twenties, highlighting her early dominance and later resurgence. Ko's major wins include the 2015 Evian Championship, the 2016 ANA Inspiration, and the 2024 AIG Women's Open.[40][53] Beyond these triumphs, she has recorded 18 additional top-10 finishes in majors, demonstrating consistent contention across the five LPGA-sanctioned events.[23] Ko claimed her first major title at the 2015 Evian Championship, held at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. At age 18, she finished six strokes ahead of the field with a total score of 21-under par, carding eight birdies in the final round alone to secure a wire-to-wire victory. This win made her the youngest player to claim an LPGA major at the time.[2] Her second major came the following year at the 2016 ANA Inspiration, now known as the Chevron Championship, where she birdied the 72nd hole to edge out Charley Hull and In Gee Chun by one stroke at 13-under par on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course. This victory solidified her status as a two-time major champion before turning 19.[54] After a period of inconsistency in the late 2010s, Ko returned to major contention in 2024 by winning the AIG Women's Open at the Old Course at St Andrews. She birdied the final hole to finish at 6-under par, two strokes ahead of the field, marking her first major title in eight years and her third overall. This emotional victory, celebrated with her family on the Swilcan Bridge, propelled her into the LPGA Hall of Fame.[53][55] In other majors, Ko has shown remarkable early promise and sustained excellence. As an amateur, she finished second at the 2013 Evian Championship, leading after 55 holes before a final-round stumble. She posted a runner-up at the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship and a T3 at the 2016 U.S. Women's Open, contributing to her world No. 1 ranking that year.[8][56] A highlight came in 2021 at the ANA Inspiration, where her record-setting final-round 62 led to a T2 finish, two strokes shy of winner Patty Tavatanakit.[57] Entering 2025, Ko continued to compete strongly in majors despite varied outcomes. She tied for 52nd at the Chevron Championship with a 5-over total, followed by a T12 at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at 5-over, highlighted by a final-round 71. At the U.S. Women's Open, she placed T26 at 3-over on a challenging Erin Hills layout. However, she missed the cut at The Amundi Evian Championship with rounds of 73 and 74 (5-over), and finished at 3-over in the AIG Women's Open, ending outside the top 10 at Royal Porthcawl. These results underscored her ongoing pursuit of a fourth major while maintaining top-tier form.[58][59][60][61]
Major ChampionshipBest FinishYear(s)
Chevron Championship (formerly ANA Inspiration)1st2016
KPMG Women's PGA Championship2nd2016
U.S. Women's OpenT32016
The Amundi Evian Championship1st2015
AIG Women's Open (formerly Women's British Open)1st2024

Olympic participation

Lydia Ko made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where women's golf was reintroduced to the program after a 116-year absence. Competing for New Zealand, she finished with a total score of 11-under-par 273 over four rounds (69-70-65-69), securing the silver medal behind gold medalist Inbee Park of South Korea. A highlight of her performance was a stunning hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole during the final round at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course, which helped her maintain contention despite the pressure of the event.[41] At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics—delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic—Ko again represented New Zealand and earned a bronze medal after tying for second place. She posted a 16-under-par total of 268 (69-67-65-67) at Kasumigaseki Country Club, tying with Mone Inami of Japan. In a sudden-death playoff for silver and bronze, Inami parred the first extra hole while Ko bogeyed, securing silver for Inami and bronze for Ko. This achievement marked her as the first New Zealand woman to win multiple Olympic medals and highlighted her resilience, including a notable display of sportsmanship when she consoled a fellow competitor post-playoff.[41] Ko completed her Olympic medal set at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, claiming the gold medal in women's golf at Le Golf National. She finished at 6-under-par 278 (72-67-68-71), two strokes ahead of silver medalist Esther Henseleit of Germany and three strokes ahead of bronze medalist Xiyu Lin of China. This victory made Ko the first golfer in history to win medals of all three colors at the Olympics and New Zealand's first gold in golf, while also qualifying her for induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame by fulfilling the 27-win requirement. Her performance underscored a resurgence in form, blending precision and composure under intense international scrutiny.[6]

Career statistics and records

LPGA Tour summary and world rankings

Lydia Ko turned professional in October 2013 and earned her LPGA Tour card for the 2014 season, where she immediately established herself as a prodigy by securing three victories, including the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, and finishing with 15 top-10 results in 26 starts, earning her the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year award. Over her career through the 2025 season, Ko has amassed 23 LPGA Tour wins, three of which are major championships, while posting 116 top-10 finishes and 171 top-25 results across approximately 250 starts, with a career scoring average of around 70. She has demonstrated remarkable consistency, making the cut in over 90% of her events, and her total official earnings exceed $21.3 million, placing her second on the LPGA all-time money list behind only Annika Sörenstam.[3][62][63] Ko's dominance is further highlighted by her multiple season-long awards, including the Rolex Player of the Year honors in 2015 and 2022, when she led the tour in wins (five and three, respectively) and earnings ($2.6 million and $4.7 million). She also claimed the Vare Trophy for lowest adjusted scoring average in 2021 (69.329) and 2022, and topped the money list those same years, underscoring her precision and performance under pressure. In 2025, Ko continued her strong form with a win at the HSBC Women's World Championship—her 23rd LPGA title—and multiple top-10 finishes, including a runner-up at the Maybank Championship, contributing over $2.8 million to her seasonal earnings while maintaining a scoring average below 71.[10][64][65] In the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, Ko achieved a historic milestone by ascending to No. 1 on February 2, 2015, at age 17 years, 9 months, and 9 days, becoming the youngest player—male or female—to reach the top spot in professional golf rankings. She held the No. 1 position for 140 weeks cumulatively across three stints, including a dominant run from 2015 to 2017, before challenges led to a dip outside the top 10 by 2020. Ko reclaimed No. 1 for the third time in November 2022 following three wins that season, solidifying her as one of only four women to reach the summit multiple times. As of November 2025, she ranks No. 4 with 6.30 average points, buoyed by her 2024 Olympic gold and consistent 2025 performances, including her 23rd LPGA victory.[66][39][67]
Key LPGA Career Statistics (Through 2025)Value
Wins23
Top-10 Finishes116
Top-25 Finishes171
Official Earnings$21.3M
Approximate Starts250+
Ko's rankings trajectory reflects her evolution from teenage sensation to enduring elite, with her 2024-2025 resurgence—featuring Olympic success and major contention—positioning her among the tour's all-time greats.[68][69]

Professional wins by tour

Lydia Ko has amassed 26 professional victories across multiple tours since turning professional in October 2013. The majority of her success has come on the LPGA Tour, where she holds 23 wins, including three major championships, establishing her as one of the most accomplished players in the tour's history.[23][4]

LPGA Tour

Ko's LPGA Tour debut came in 2012 as an amateur, but her professional victories began in 2014 with three wins that season: the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, Marathon Classic, and CME Group Tour Championship. She dominated in 2015, securing five victories, highlighted by the Evian Championship major and the CME Group Tour Championship, where she earned Player of the Year honors. Her most recent LPGA win, as of March 2025, was the HSBC Women's World Championship, bringing her total to 23 and placing her among the tour's active leaders. These triumphs span a range of events, from co-sanctioned international tournaments to domestic staples like the Marathon Classic, which she won multiple times early in her career. Among her majors, the 2024 AIG Women's Open marked her third, achieved at age 27.[23][39][4]

Ladies European Tour (LET)

Ko has two LET victories as a professional, showcasing her early prowess and later resurgence. She claimed the 2021 Aramco Saudi Ladies International with a bogey-free final round of 65, finishing 23-under par for a one-stroke edge. She repeated at the same event in 2023, carding a final-round 68 to win by one shot, demonstrating her consistency on European soil.[23][70][71]

Taiwan LPGA (TLPGA)

Ko secured one TLPGA title in December 2013 at the Swinging Skirts World Ladies Masters, her inaugural professional victory just two months after turning pro. She closed with a 4-under 68 for a three-stroke margin, signaling the start of her dominant run on the world stage. This win preceded the event's transition to the LPGA Tour in 2014.[72]
TourNumber of WinsNotable Achievements
LPGA23 (3 majors)Youngest to reach 10 wins (2015); 2015 Player of the Year; 2024 AIG Women's Open major
LET2Back-to-back Aramco Saudi wins (2021, 2023)
TLPGA1First pro win (2013 Swinging Skirts World Ladies Masters)

Team appearances and records

Lydia Ko represented New Zealand in multiple international amateur team events early in her career, showcasing her talent as a key contributor to the national squad. Her debut came at age 13 in the 2010 Espirito Santo Trophy, the women's division of the World Amateur Team Championships, where New Zealand finished tied for eighth place.[73][74] In the same year, Ko helped New Zealand secure second place at the Queen Sirikit Cup, an Asia-Pacific women's amateur team championship, finishing fourth individually with strong performances across the event.[20][75] She returned for the 2011 edition, where the team posted a total score of 438 strokes, contributing to a competitive showing behind winner South Korea.[76][77] Ko's standout team performance came in 2011 at the Astor Trophy, a quadrennial competition among women's amateur teams from Australia, Canada, Great Britain & Ireland, and New Zealand. Playing a pivotal role, she helped New Zealand claim its first-ever victory in the event, remaining unbeaten in key matches despite a personal loss in one outing.[78][79] The following year, Ko anchored New Zealand to another runner-up finish at the 2012 Queen Sirikit Cup, carding a final-round 68 to lead the team's effort on the last day.[80][81] At the 2012 Espirito Santo Trophy in Turkey, she elevated the team to a tie for fifth place while setting a then-championship record for the lowest individual score with a 14-under-par 274, six strokes ahead of the field.[82][83][84] As a professional, Ko made her international team debut in 2025 at the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, representing the newly formed World Team alongside players from non-qualifying nations. The team advanced to the consolation match for third place, defeating Japan 2-1, with Ko securing a 3-and-2 singles victory over Rio Takeda after earlier clutch contributions, including a 25-foot birdie putt in four-ball play.[85][86][87] Ko holds the distinction of being the youngest player to compete in the Espirito Santo Trophy at 13 years old in 2010, and her 2012 individual performance remains one of the most dominant in the event's history, later surpassed by Brooke Henderson's 18-under in 2014.[88][89] These appearances underscore her early impact on international stage, blending individual excellence with team success.

Personal life and honors

Personal life

Lydia Ko was born on April 24, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea.[2] Her family relocated to New Zealand when she was four years old, settling in Auckland where she grew up and later obtained citizenship.[15] Ko's parents, Gil Hong Ko, who worked in education and finance, and Tina Hyon, an English teacher, did not play golf but supported her early interest in the sport, which began at age five.[13] She has an older sister, Sura Ko.[90] Ko attended Mairangi Bay Primary School and Pinehurst School in Albany, New Zealand, during her early years, balancing education with her burgeoning golf career through scholarships and flexible arrangements.[91] As her professional commitments intensified, she managed schooling remotely to accommodate travel.[92] In December 2022, Ko married Jun Chung, the son of Hyundai Card vice chairman and CEO Ted Chung, in a ceremony that followed her ascent to the top of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.[93] The couple honeymooned in New Zealand before settling in Orlando, Florida, in the Lake Nona community.[94][95] Outside of golf, Ko enjoys cooking, often spending time in the kitchen with her mother or husband, viewing it as a relaxing contrast to her competitive routine.[96] In May 2024, she and Chung adopted Kai, a Shiba Inu puppy, whom Ko describes as providing a new perspective on life and priorities beyond the sport.[97] She has expressed that family and personal well-being, including time with Kai, now play a significant role alongside her professional achievements.[98]

Awards and honors

Lydia Ko has received numerous accolades throughout her professional golf career, reflecting her dominance as one of the sport's youngest and most accomplished players. Her awards span LPGA Tour honors, Olympic achievements, national recognitions in New Zealand, and international distinctions.[23]

LPGA Tour Awards

Ko's LPGA accolades began early and highlight her record-breaking consistency. In 2014, she became the youngest-ever recipient of the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year award at age 17, while also winning the inaugural Race to the CME Globe, earning the season-long points title.[23] By 2015, she secured the Rolex Player of the Year award as the youngest winner in its history and claimed the Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average (69.15).[99] She repeated the Vare Trophy in 2022 with a scoring average of 68.988, alongside another Player of the Year honor after three victories, including the CME Group Tour Championship.[10] Ko also won the Race to the CME Globe three times (2014, 2015, 2022), led the money list twice (2015, 2022), and received the Founders Award in 2021 for exemplifying the Tour's values through perseverance and support for peers.[99] In 2016, she earned the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award following her victory at The Evian Championship.[99] Most recently, in 2024, Ko was honored with the Heather Farr Perseverance Award for her resilience amid career challenges and triumphant return.[99] Her cumulative achievements qualified her for the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2024 at age 27, making her the youngest inductee under current criteria (27 points via 20 wins, major victories, Player of the Year awards, and Vare Trophies); the formal induction occurred later that year as the 35th member.[100]

Olympic Achievements

Ko is the most decorated golfer in Olympic history, with medals across three Games. She won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics, highlighted by a hole-in-one in the final round.[41] At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), she claimed bronze in a playoff.[41] Her gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics completed the set, finishing at 10-under par and securing New Zealand's first gold of the Games; this victory directly qualified her for the LPGA Hall of Fame.[101]

National and International Honors

In New Zealand, Ko has been repeatedly recognized for her contributions to sport. She received the Supreme Halberg Award in 2013 as a teenager and again in 2025 for her 2024 Olympic gold and major win, also earning Sportswoman of the Year that year.[102] She was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2018 for services to golf and elevated to Dame Companion (DNZM) in the 2025 New Year's Honours at age 27, the youngest in modern history.[11] Additionally, she won the 2016 Young New Zealander of the Year award from Kiwibank.[103] Internationally, Ko was named to Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list in 2014 and featured on ESPN's espnW Impact25 for her influence on women's sports in 2014 and 2015.[103] As an amateur, she earned the Mark H. McCormack Medal three consecutive years (2011–2013) for topping the World Amateur Golf Ranking.[23]

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