Lydia Ko

Lydia Ko was born on April 24, 2003, in Seoul, South Korea. She moved to New Zealand with her family at a young age and became a successful golfer, eventually becoming the world's number one female professional golfer. Her early years were spent training and competing where her talent was evident from a young age.

On August 26, 2012, Lydia Ko became the youngest winner of an LPGA Tour event at the age of 15 years and 4 months, winning the Canadian Women’s Open. This achievement marked her as the youngest-ever winner in the history of the LPGA, showcasing her exceptional talent and putting her on the map as a future star in women's golf.

Lydia Ko turned professional on October 23, 2013. Shortly after, she signed an agreement with Callaway as a brand ambassador, one of the most lucrative sponsorship deals in women's golf at that time. Her entry into professional golf was highly anticipated, given her successful amateur career.

In her first year as a professional, Lydia Ko had a standout season, culminating in winning the LPGA Rookie of the Year award in 2014. She had multiple wins during the year and finished third on the LPGA money list, solidifying her place among the top female golfers in the world.

On February 2, 2015, Lydia Ko became the youngest player of either gender to be ranked No. 1 in professional golf at age 17 years, 9 months and 9 days. This milestone cemented her status as one of the top golfers in the world, continuing her rapid ascent in the sport.

Lydia Ko won her first major championship at The Evian Championship on September 13, 2015. The victory made her the youngest major champion in the history of women's golf at the age of 18 years, 4 months and 20 days. This win added another prestigious title to her growing list of achievements.

On April 3, 2016, Lydia Ko won her second major championship at the ANA Inspiration. This victory was significant as it demonstrated her consistency and skill at the highest level of women's golf, reinforcing her dominance in the sport at a young age.

Lydia Ko won the silver medal in the women's golf competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics on August 20, 2016. Her performance was a historic moment as golf returned to the Olympics after more than a century, marking her as one of the top golfers representing New Zealand on the world stage.

After some challenging seasons, Lydia Ko won the 2021 Lotte Championship on April 18, 2021. This victory was her first on the LPGA Tour since 2018 and marked a significant comeback in her career, showing her resilience and ability to return to winning form.

Lydia Ko capped an impressive 2022 season by winning the CME Group Tour Championship on November 20, 2022. This victory earned her the largest first-place prize in women's golf history at that time and underscored her return to the top of the sport.