Trailblazing golfer Lydia Ko, who became the youngest female major winner in 2015, is named a dame in New Zealand's New Year's honours list.
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko won the third major title of her career in 2024, lifting the Women's Open Championship trophy at St Andrews.Hall of Famer Lydia Ko has been made a dame in the New Year's honours list in New Zealand for her services to golf.Ko is the youngest New Zealand er at age 27 to receive the honour.
The Korean-born Dame Lydia Ko won the women's tournament at this year's Paris Olympics and also in 2024 became the 35th and youngest inductee to the LPGA Hall of Fame.She was described in a citation accompanying the honours list as New Zealand's most successful golfer, with 30 professional victories, including three majors.In 2012 Ko became the youngest player, male or female, to win a professional championship when she won the women's New South Wales Open in Australia aged 14.
In September 2015, Ko added another record to her collection, becoming the youngest woman to win a major title.CricketPhoto shows Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios chest bumpPhoto shows Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc grimaces as he puts his hands on his sides in mid-pitch during a Test.Photo shows A dark and ominous cloud over fields.Photo shows Lydia Ko and Jason Day celebrate with a trophy after winning a mixed teams event.
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