Lydia Ko’s journey has always been a story of confidence, and when that confidence wavers, so does her game. After a challenging 2023 season, she found herself doubting her place in golf. The highs of her earlier years seemed distant, and even as she regained some form late in 2024, the thought of retiring crept in. Yet, just when things felt uncertain, Lydia reminded everyone of her brilliance. She shut down those doubts by making a massive statement at the Olympics and the AIG Women’s Open, showing the world she was far from finished.

In a candid interview with Golf Monthly, Lydia shared how the struggles of 2023 led her to question her future in the sport. A rough patch in 2024 only added to that self-doubt. Even her mom confessed that the 15-year-old Lydia was a more dominant player than she is now. Her dad’s words echoed too, remembering how fiercely competitive young Lydia was on the greens. It all sounded a bit worrying at the time, but that feeling has passed.

Lydia’s resilience was on full display on March 2, when she clinched her 23rd LPGA title at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore. With a final round of three-under 69, she finished four strokes ahead of Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul and Japan’s Ayaka Furue. This victory, her first in Singapore, showed that Lydia Ko is back—and she’s stronger than ever.

Her fans could not be happier and showered all the love and excitement on her win.

The Golf Community dubbed Lydia Ko a legend

Lydia Ko, who is set to compete in the upcoming HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club from April 29 to May 2, held a one-shot lead over Nelly Korda heading into the final round. As Korda battled on the greens, Ko stayed steady and methodical, moving closer to victory.

She extended her lead to two shots with a birdie on the third hole, made a crucial par save from the front fringe at the fourth, and then took control with a remarkable stretch of four consecutive birdies on the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th holes. One of them, in all excitement, commented, “Nice work, Lyds!” While another expressing the same commented, “Well done Lydia!!”

Lydia Ko added birdies on the 14th and 17th holes to further cement her lead, reflecting on the doubts she had during her long stretch without a win. She admitted that there were times during her highly scrutinized dry spell when she wondered if she would ever claim another victory. Near misses at the Gainbridge LPGA and the ANA Inspiration only added to her concerns. “When you’re in that position and it doesn’t happen, you do doubt,” Ko shared.

Despite the tension, she remained relaxed and smiling throughout most of the round, but after sinking her final putt on the 18th, the emotions were clear as she let out a visible sigh of relief. Seeing her play on Sunday was indeed a treat. Taking to this, one of them even commented, “Played freely. Congrats, Lydia!” While another wrote, “Made it look easy Lydia. The fairy tale novel keeps getting better.”

While one of them simply called her “Legend”. What are your thoughts about Lydia Ko’s performance on Sunday? Let us know in the comments section below!