Lydia Ko is a professional golfer who made history when she became the youngest LPGA tour winner at 15 years old. Born on April 24, 1997 in Seoul, South Korea, she achieved the number one ranking of professional golfers of either gender at 17 years old in February 2015. Her impressive feat was accomplished when she won the Women's Open at Ienbee Park, Canada.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6.9 Million (2024)
About
World's youngest LPGA tour winner who took the Women's Open at Ienbee Park, Canada, at 15 years of age. In February 2015, she became the number one ranked professional Golfer of either gender at 17 years old.
Before Fame
She began playing golf when she was 5 years old.
Trivia
The glove she wore in the final round at Ienbee Park is displayed at the World Golf Hall of Fame. At 18, she became the youngest woman to win a major championship.
Family Life
Born in South Korea, she moved with her family to New Zealand when she was 6. Her parents are Hyeon Bong-sook and Ko Gil-hong.
Associated With
Hollis Stacy, the LPGA Hall of Fame player, also was one of the top amateur golfers in the world in her early career.
