Lydia Ko Makes Historic LPGA Return After Nerve-Wracking Battle Against Charley Hull
Lydia Ko emerged victorious at the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship, outshining England’s Charley Hull in a thrilling battle. Ko’s dominant four-stroke win marked her 23rd LPGA title and first victory since last September. Hull, just one shot behind her entering the final round, saw her title hopes fade with a frustrating 74, settling for a share of fourth at seven under. Ko, on the other hand, found her rhythm after a slow start, hitting the par-five sixth hole and adding back-to-back birdies on the next two holes to seize control of the leaderboard.
Despite dropping two bogeys after the turn, Ko closed with a solid 69, finishing 13-under par for the tournament. Well, the win wasn’t as easy as she made it seem. Don’t believe us? Hear from the golfer herself. Reflecting on her battle with Charley Hull, Lydia Ko admitted that she was nervous, but her familiarity with Hull’s game helped her stay focused. “Obviously I was nervous. I wanted to play good golf. But I’ve played with Charley and Jeeno quite a bit over the past couple years, and they are some of my favorite players to play with,” Ko said at the HSBC Women’s World Championship press conference. Despite the nerves, she enjoyed the pairing, praising Hull’s game and acknowledging that it was a fun day out on the course.
