Lydia Ko
Professional golfer, Women's PGA champion
Born
April 24th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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A professional golfer from New Zealand. Became the youngest player to win a major championship at the age of 18 when winning the 2015 Evian Championship. Held the number one position in the Women's World Golf Rankings at a young age, showcasing exceptional skill and consistency on the course. Achieved multiple tournament victories including several major championships and is recognized as one of the top female golfers in the sport.
Won the 2015 Evian Championship
Held the number one ranking in women's golf
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