New Zealand's Lydia Ko scripted a fairytale comeback, winning the Women's Open at St. Andrews just two weeks after her Olympic gold medal victory in Paris. The 27-year-old golf phenom sank a stunning birdie on the 18th hole of the windswept Old Course, sealing her third major title—and ending an eight-year drought—with a final score of seven-under-par.
'It’s surreal,' Ko told Sky Sports, comparing her back-to-back triumphs to a 'Cinderella story.' 'After Paris, I thought, how could I possibly win the Open? But here I am.' The victory marks her first major since 2016, proving that perseverance pays off.
Ko, who became the youngest world No. 1 in golf history at 17, credited her calm mindset: 'I told myself: play the shot in front of you.' Her clutch performance on the iconic 18th hole—a goal she’d set for herself—cemented her legacy as one of the sport’s greats.
'All my achievements are special,' she added, reflecting on her Olympic silver and bronze medals. 'But winning another major? This is magic.' With this win, Ko joins an elite club of three-time major champions, inspiring a new generation of golfers.
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The 27-year-old golf phenom sank a stunning birdie on the 18th hole of the windswept Old Course, sealing her third major title—and ending an eight-year drought—with a final score of seven-under-par.
'It’s surreal,' Ko told Sky Sports, comparing her back-to-back triumphs to a 'Cinderella story.' 'After Paris, I thought, how could I possibly win the Open? But here I am.' The victory marks her first major since 2016, proving that perseverance pays off. 
Ko, who became the youngest world No. 1 in golf history at 17, credited her calm mindset: 'I told myself: play the shot in front of you.' Her clutch performance on the iconic 18th hole—a goal she’d set for herself—cemented her legacy as one of the sport’s greats.
'All my achievements are special,' she added, reflecting on her Olympic silver and bronze medals. 'But winning another major? This is magic.' With this win, Ko joins an elite club of three-time major champions, inspiring a new generation of golfers. 
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