Lydia Ko
Lydia Ko is a professional golfer from New Zealand, widely regarded as one of the greatest female golfers in the history of the sport. Born on April 24, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to New Zealand at a young age and quickly rose to prominence in the golfing world. Ko became the youngest golfer, male or female, to be ranked No. 1 in the world at just 17 years old. Throughout her career, she has accumulated multiple major championships and numerous LPGA Tour victories. In 2024, she achieved significant milestones, including a gold medal at the Paris Olympics and a coveted win at the British Open, further solidifying her legacy in professional golf.
Born on Apr 24, 1997 (29 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,959 | $210,000 | 172$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 3,959 | $210,000 | 172$ |
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko congratulated Ryan Fox in a video after his victory.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko is aiming for her fourth major title at the Women’s PGA Championship while discussing the challenges of achieving a career grand slam.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko is a Kiwi golf champion who is motivated to improve her game and defend her title at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko is in contention in Thailand.
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New Zealand:
Golfer Dame Lydia Ko was awarded New Zealand’s supreme sporting honour in 2025, but she is not among the finalists for the 2026 prize.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko is leading the LPGA season opener after round two.
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New Zealand:
Amelia Garvey spent time with Dame Lydia Ko, who shared her career experiences.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko added another title to her name and finished the year ranked sixth in the world.
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New Zealand:
Lydia Ko had a quieter year compared to 2024, accumulating $1,970,000 NZD.
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New Zealand:
Dame Lydia Ko is mentioned in connection with a potential golf match.
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