Lydia Ko weightloss, net worth, teeth, engaged, what happened
Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko began her career at a very young age, becoming the youngest millionaire on the LPGA Tour in 2014 after winning the Marathon Classic and receiving $1 million in prize money.
Ko, the former World No. 1, is the youngest golfer in history to surpass the $2 million mark and $3 million in her career earnings. Her estimated net worth is approximately $14 million and has earned over $12 million in prize money. Lydia, who is currently World No. 3, added significantly to her wealth from her playing career and endorsements.
Her successful career earned her a contract with Lululemon, a golf clothing company for whom she is an elite ambassador. Ko had also signed a $14.5 million deal with PXG.
The star golfer has endorsed numerous brands including Lexus, Rolex, GMAD Officials, Evian, and ECCO.
She earned $2 million from her three LPGA Tours and made around $7,774,276 from her playing career, as reported by Players Wiki.
Her annual salary is around $3 million, including prize money and endorsements. She is one of the world’s richest female golfers.
Lydia Ko’s early life and career
Lydia Ko is a Korean-born Kiwi golfer. She was born on April 24, 1997, in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, before her family moved to New Zealand when she was four, after which she gained Kiwi citizenship at the age of 12.
Ko developed an interest in golf at the age of five after her mother introduced her to the sport. By the time Ko was seven, she had participated in the New Zealand national amateur championship.
