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Lydia Ko’s 2024 season has unfolded much like one would imagine a fairytale—a year filled with achievement, further shaping her legacy in the world of professional golf. Ko has secured an impressive 3 LPGA Tour wins, including the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the Kroger Queen City Championship, and her third Major win at the AIG Women’s Open, held at the iconic St. Andrews.
Beyond the Tour, Ko has achieved two tremendous accolades this year. She most notably won Gold at the Paris Olympics, a feat which qualified her to become the 35th inductee in the LPGA Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of the most accomplished and influential athletes in the history of women’s golf. Yet, despite her extraordinary year, Ko remains exceptionally grounded and humble, reflecting on her journey with total gratitude
For Ko, winning the Gold medal at the Paris Olympics was a career-defining moment, one she had only dreamed of. When she stepped onto the podium, the significance of that moment washed over her. “I’ve been fortunate to stand on the Olympic podium three times,” she reflected with the memories. Ko recalled her first experience at the Rio Olympics, describing it as “the most surreal” moment of her life—a scene she had only ever witnessed on television. “At the time, it was a dream, a once-in-a-lifetime kind of moment,” she said, reminiscing about the thrill of representing her country.
Standing on that podium in Paris was particularly special for Ko. “Hearing my national anthem was incredible. There’s no other occasion where you can replicate that feeling. It’s not just for yourself; it’s much more than that,” she emphasized. Her previous medals, silver and bronze, also hold a special place in her heart. “Most of the time, if you come in second at an event or finish in the Top 10, you might think, ‘Maybe I should have done this or that better.’ You start comparing yourself,” she explained. “But in the Olympics, you’re not second and third; you’re a Bronze, Silver, or Gold medalist. You’re not ranking yourself the same way. When I came in second at any other event, I haven’t had the same feeling as I did coming in Silver at the Olympics. Sometimes a win doesn’t mean you’re the one holding the trophy.”
