Lydia Ko and her 15-day dream: wins the British Open after Olympic gold

A birdie on the last hole at St Andrews allows Lydia Ko’s complete 15 days dream. The 27-year-old New Zealander won her third major on Sunday by winning the British Open, the fifth and last of the season, just two weeks later To be declared the Olympic champion at the National Golf Course.

A windy and cold day saw ko’s final victory, despite The leadership of the Championship has changed its name several times In one of the most exciting final rounds of the LPGA Tour season.

Ko had started the day three strokes behind the leader, Jiayi Shen, But a birdie on the 4th hole allowed him to close the gap. From that moment on, the New Zealander did not fail, while her rivals – Nelly Korda, the defending champion, Lilia Fu, and Jiyai Shen – could not maintain their status.

Therefore, ko He signs the third ‘major’ of his career , the first for eight years, In 2016, he won the Chevron Championship. Before, in 2015, he had made his record debut in the grand slam with the Evian Championship.

It’s been a crazy few weeks; being here on the ‘Old Course’ in St Andrews makes it so much more special

Lydia Ko, golfer

“It’s been a crazy few weeks,” ko admitted after winning the title. “Something happened that was too good to be true and, frankly, I didn’t think it could be better. However, I am here as a British Open champion. Also, being here on the Old Course in St Andrews makes it much more special.”

As for the Spanish participation, Carlota seganda was the best-rated, in 37th place, with 292 hits.