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Lydia Ko may not have emerged as the winner at the latest Aramco Team Series but that hasn’t lessened the love her fans have for her. The second round of the Aramco Series was a jam-packed event. Held at the Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach, fans bore witness to one of the pinnacle moments of female golf.

With the hashtag #BringTheEnergy, the Saudi-backed event welcomed mighty female golfers to exhibit their A-level game in Florida. And after three days of two different types of competition, the game successfully concluded with its American round winners. Former World no. 1 Lydia Ko, made it to the top five in both rounds,  but this time could not reach the paramount position. As Ko gracefully accepted her defeat, fans showered her with love and support.

Lydia ranks thirds in both rounds at Aramco Series

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In the team round Team Ko, led by Lydia landed in the third position. Her team comprised of Czech golfer, Tereza Melecka, Norwegian golfer Marianne Skarpnorde, and James. The team series was topped by Team Roussin led by France’s Pauline Roussin who also acquired the Individual title at round one held in Singapore in March. The team was awarded with $105000 out of the prize purse of $ 1 million.

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Taking home the Individual round trophy and the top prize of $75,000 was Spain’s Carlota Signata as she defeated top players like Lexi Thompson, Lydia Ko, Jessia Korda, and Alison Lee. Ms. Ko ranked T3 in a tie with Germany’s Olivia Cowan with a total of 216 shots.

Fans treat Lydia Ko with overwhelming love and support.

Taking to Instagram, the New Zealand-born golfer declared her ranking in both rounds of the series. Lydia wrote- “3rd for Team Ko and T3rd individually! Not often I get to play in a team format, but really enjoyed the challenge and had a blast playing alongside my teammates @tereza_melecka@mskarpnord & James!”

 

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She also tagged her teammates in the pic. And golf community was quick to lend their kind words to service and filled her feed with positive messages:

This user had a sweet message for her – “Your game has been amazing Lydia….go out and enjoy🌟🫶🏻

Another used maned Christopher Kelvin wrote – “

Good luck Lydia, just enjoy yourself and embrace the event. You are the best.”💙💙💙

This user’s grammar wasn’t on point but his message was – Your The BEST, Lydia!!!!!

One user wrote – A really classy lady.”

This user seems her biggest fan – Great result, great comeback! I cheered you on, on every shot Lydia! Well done! GO KO!” 👍🏌‍♀️⛳️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Wishing her on her ranking this user wrote – Congrats and well done😍

Another fan appreciated her labor – “Another amazing result 👏, you are on top of your game.”

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The 26 year old has a Pandora box full of achievements to make up for this loss. She has 2 major LGPA wins, 2 previous Aramco wins, and has been one of the most influential people for 2014 Time Magazine.

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