Lydia Ko Clinches Third Major at British Open as LPGA Season Dominated by Established Stars

October 22, 2024
Lydia Ko Clinches Third Major at British Open as LPGA Season Dominated by Established Stars
  • Lydia Ko has secured her third major title at the AIG Women’s British Open, marking her fifth year with three LPGA titles.

  • The 2024 LPGA season has shifted from a trend of first-time winners to established stars taking the lead.

  • Nelly Korda, currently ranked world No. 1, has had an impressive season, achieving six victories in her first eight tournaments.

  • Lauren Coughlin celebrated her first LPGA title at the CPKC Women’s Open in her 101st start, followed by another win in Scotland.

  • Coughlin also made a notable impact in her Solheim Cup debut, finishing with an impressive record of 3-0-1.

  • On October 20, 2024, Hannah Green triumphed at the BMW Ladies Championship, becoming the third Australian to win three times in a single season.

  • Ruoning Yin added to the season's highlights by winning the Buick LPGA Shanghai on October 13, 2024.

  • Last season, the LPGA saw a record 12 first-time winners, while 2024 has only seen three players win for the first time, all of whom are not rookies.

  • Lydia Ko has consistently excelled, finishing in the top 10 in her last six worldwide starts, including three victories.

  • Ko's Olympic gold medal from the Paris Olympics has also contributed to her qualification for the LPGA Hall of Fame, although it is not counted as an official LPGA victory.

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