Lydia Ko

2024 - 8 - 25

Lydia Ko's Legend Grows: Olympic Gold to Women's Open Glory!

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Lydia Ko crowns her fairy-tale summer with a stunning win at the AIG Women’s Open, ending an 8-year major title drought!

In a breathtaking display of talent and perseverance, Lydia Ko surged to a heart-stopping victory at the AIG Women’s Open, capturing her third major title and first in eight years. The young New Zealand golfer approached the final round with determination, firing on all cylinders to finish with an impressive three-under-par 69 at the iconic Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. With this win, she not only reignited the fire of her career but also reminded the golf world why she is considered one of the sport’s greats.

Ko’s return to the top tier of professional golf has been nothing short of a fairy-tale journey. Just weeks ago, she claimed an Olympic gold medal, and now she’s added a prestigious Women’s British Open title to her accolades. Her performance at St. Andrews was nothing less than spectacular, as she navigated through a tight leaderboard filled with world-class talent. With each swing, Ko moved away from a crowded pack of competitors, showcasing her skills and mental fortitude.

This stunning victory not only highlights Ko’s resilience after a drought of major wins but also solidifies her status among golf legends. As she stood on 18, tears of joy streaming down her face, it was evident that this win symbolized more than just a title; it represented a culmination of dedication, hard work, and an unwavering spirit. Looking back at her career, Ko's impressive comeback story is one of inspiration for countless young athletes aiming for greatness.

In recent years, the field of women’s golf has grown intensely competitive and dynamic, which only amplifies the significance of Ko’s achievements. Moreover, it’s worth noting that since her last victory at the Chevron Championship eight years ago, Ko had recorded 11 top-10 finishes in major tournaments, underscoring her consistency and skill. As Lydia Ko prepares for future competitions, fans around the world are eagerly following her journey, hoping this championship win is just the beginning of her next chapter of success.

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Lydia Ko wins AIG Women's Open for first major in 8 years (Golf.com)

A final round of three-under-par 69 at the AIG Women's Open propelled Lydia Ko to the third major title of her career — and first since 2016.

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Women's British Open 2024: Lydia Ko Tops Leaderboard to Win 3rd ... (Bleacher Report)

Lydia Ko is having quite the month. The New Zealand golfer took home the victory at the AIG Women's Open Championship at St. Andrews on Sunday, ...

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Newly minted Hall of Famer Lydia Ko wins 2024 AIG Women's Open ... (usatoday.com)

Lydia Ko was brilliant down the stretch Sunday in Scotland, coming from behind to win the 2024 AIG Women's Open at the St. Andrews.

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Lydia Ko wins Women's British Open at St Andrews to end Major ... (The Irish Times)

New Zealander crowns fairytale fortnight by adding Major to an Olympic gold medal.

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Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella-like story' by winning Women's ... (Porterville Recorder)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko captured her third major title — and first in eight years — by breaking free from a logjam of world-class talent to ...

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Olympic champion Lydia Ko wins Women's British Open at home of ... (Wilmington News Journal, OH)

ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko captured her third major title — and first in eight years — by breaking free from a logjam of world-class talent to win the ...

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Lydia Ko Claims Third Major Title at AIG Women's Open | LPGA ... (LPGA)

ST ANDREWS, Scotland — It was another unbelievable moment for Lydia Ko on Sunday afternoon at the Old Course as the 27-year-old birdied the last hole at St ...

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Olympic champion Lydia Ko wins AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews ... (pgatour.com)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko captured her third major title — and first in eight years — by breaking free from a logjam of world-class talent to ...

Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella-like story' by winning Women's ... (The Chronicle Journal)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko covered her face with her hands and cried tears of joy.

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Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella' story with victory at St Andrews as ... (Independent.ie)

Lydia Ko completed a fairytale summer when she followed her Olympic gold medal win with a third Major championship victory in the AIG Women's Open at St ...

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Lydia Ko adds Women's Open title to Olympic gold with victory at St ... (Anglo Celt)

Ko had recorded 11 top-10 finishes at majors since her last win at the Chevron Championship eight years ago.

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Lydia Ko wins all-star battle and adds Women's Open to Olympic ... (The Guardian)

Lydia Ko shot a final-round 69 on the Old Course at St Andrews to finish seven-under par and add the Women's Open to her Olympic gold medal.

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Lydia Ko's 'whirlwind' summer continues with victory at the Old ... (GolfDigest.com)

Ko thought the highlight of her summer was winning the Olympic golf medal two weeks ago. She followed that with her third major triumph, this one coming at ...

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Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella-like story' by winning Women's ... (Athabasca Advocate)

ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko captured her third major title — and first in eight years — by breaking free from a logjam of world-class talent to win the ...

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After capturing Olympic Gold, Lydia Ko comes from behind to win the ... (SCOREGolf)

The 27-year-old added another accomplishment to her resume, winning her third major championship.

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Lydia Ko adds Women's Open title to Olympic gold with victory at St ... (Meath Chronicle)

Ko had recorded 11 top-10 finishes at majors since her last win at the Chevron Championship eight years ago.

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Lydia Ko adds Women's Open title to Olympic gold with victory at St ... (Connaught Telegraph)

Ko had recorded 11 top-10 finishes at majors since her last win at the Chevron Championship eight years ago.

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Lydia Ko ends eight-year wait for major title with Women's Open victory (Olympics)

Just weeks after being crowned the Olympic champion at Paris 2024, Ko has ended her eight-year wait for a major at St Andrews on Sunday (25 August).

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Lydia Ko completes 'Cinderella-like story' by winning Women's ... (ElliotLakeToday.com)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko covered her face with her hands and cried tears of joy. An Olympic gold medal . Entry into the Hall of Fame.

How Lydia Ko Won the Women's Open (The Fried Egg)

Lydia Ko is now forever a champion at St. Andrews, a fitting title for a generational player. Timing your game to peak during the biggest events of the year is ...

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Lydia Ko wins 2024 Women's British Open, marking third career ... (WCLU)

Ko shot a 69 on the final day (her best round of the tournament) rolling in a left-to-right birdie putt at the storied 18th hole on the Old Course at St.

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Lydia Ko Completes "Cinderella-Like Story" By Winning Women's ... (SwingU Clubhouse)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lydia Ko covered her face with her hands and cried tears of joy. An Olympic gold medal. Entry into the Hall of Fame.

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