Lydia Ko’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline

Lydia Ko’s Net Worth, Awards, Endorsements, Achievements, Contracts, Career Life, and Timeline

Net Worth

As of 2024, Lydia Ko’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million¹. Her primary sources of income include tournament winnings and lucrative endorsement deals.

Awards

Lydia Ko has received numerous awards throughout her career, including:

• LPGA Rookie of the Year (2014)
• LPGA Player of the Year (2015, 2022)
• Also Vare Trophy for the lowest scoring average (2021, 2022)
• Race to the CME Globe champion (2014, 2015, 2022)
• Best Female Golfer ESPY Award (2015, 2016)
• ALso Rolex Annika Major Award (2016)
• New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year (2013, 2014, 2015)
• Also Young New Zealander of the Year (2016)
• Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (2019)
• Olympic Medals: Silver (2016), Bronze (2020), Gold (2024)²³⁴.

Endorsements

Lydia Ko has secured several high-profile endorsement deals, including:

• Proto-Concept Golf
• PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)
• Also Lululemon
• Lexus
• Rolex
• Also GMAD Officials
• Evian
• And also ECCO⁵⁶⁷.

Achievements

Lydia Ko’s achievements are numerous and include:

• Youngest Player to Win an LPGA Tour Event: Canadian Women’s Open (2012) at age 15².
• Youngest Player to Reach World No. 1: At age 17 years, 9 months, and 9 days².
• Major Championships: Evian Championship (2015), ANA Inspiration (2016), Chevron Championship (2024)².
• Olympic Medals: Silver (2016), Bronze (2020), Gold (2024)².
• LPGA Tour Wins: 21 wins as of 2024².

Contracts

Lydia Ko’s contracts include endorsement deals with Proto-Concept Golf, PXG, and Lululemon. These partnerships not only provide financial support but also enhance her brand image and exposure in the golfing industry⁸.

Career Life

Ko’s amateur career was nothing short of spectacular. She won the New Zealand Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship in 2011 and 2012, and the New Zealand Women’s Amateur Match Play Championship in 2011. Her success on the amateur circuit earned her a spot in the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open, where she made the cut and finished as the low amateur.

In 2012, at the age of 15, Ko won the CN Canadian Women’s Open, becoming the youngest player to win an LPGA Tour event. She successfully defended her title in 2013, further cementing her status as a rising star in the golf world.

Turning Professional

Lydia Ko turned professional in October 2013 at the age of 16. Her transition to the professional ranks was seamless, and she quickly made her mark on the LPGA Tour. In 2014, she won three tournaments, also including the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship, and was named the LPGA Rookie of the Year.

Achieving World No. 1

On February 2, 2015, Lydia Ko became the youngest player, male or female, to reach the number one ranking in professional golf at the age of 17 years, 9 months, and 9 days. This achievement highlighted her exceptional talent and also consistency on the tour.

Major Championships and Continued Success

Ko’s first major championship victory came at the 2015 Evian Championship, where she became the youngest major winner in LPGA history. She followed this up with a win at the 2016 ANA Inspiration, further solidifying her place among the elite golfers in the world.

In 2024, Ko added another major title to her resume by winning the Chevron Championship. Her ability to perform at the highest level in major tournaments has been a hallmark of her career.

Olympic Success

Lydia Ko has also represented New Zealand with distinction at the Olympics. She won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, also showcasing her ability to compete on the biggest stages in sports. In 2024, she achieved another milestone by winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Timeline

• 1997: Born in Seoul, South Korea.
• 2003: Moved to New Zealand.
• Also 2012: Youngest player to win an LPGA Tour event (Canadian Women’s Open).
• 2013: Turned professional.
• Also 2014: Won three LPGA tournaments; named LPGA Rookie of the Year.
• 2015: Became the youngest player to reach World No. 1; won the Evian Championship.
• 2016: Won the ANA Inspiration; won a silver medal at the Rio Olympics.
• Also 2020: Won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
• 2022: Named LPGA Player of the Year for the second time.
• 2024: Won the Chevron Championship; won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics; inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame.