‘My Little Sister’: Despite Their Professional Rivalry, Danielle Kang Puts Out a Heartwarming Message for Lydia Ko

On the golf course, they might be rivals who compete against each other on a weekly basis. But that doesn’t stop LPGA phenoms Danielle Kang and Lydia Ko from sharing a sisterly bond with each other.

Setting an example of solidarity and female friendship, the sweet relationship between Ko and Kang is truly heartwarming. When talking about each other, they speak proudly of the other. And once again, Kang has given a sweet display of her affection for Ko.

Danielle Kang and her sweet sentiment for Lydia Ko

Six months ago, in an interview with Mia Baker for That’s the Tee, Lydia Ko and Danielle Kang discussed their decade-old friendship. Ko revealed that the first time they met was at the US Women’s Amateur Championship, when Lydia was very young. They have shared a special bond since. Kang revealed that she has Ko’s number saved in her phone as ‘Baby Sister’. Isn’t that heartwarming?

Kang also acknowledged how much Lydia means to her. Speaking to the New Zealand Golf magazine, Kang said, “She’s [Ko’s] like my little sister, and I think everybody knows that.” Kang’s love for Ko, who is younger than her, is extreme. She has been a friend and mentor for the Kiwi golfer on her LPGA journey.

In the Mia Baker interview, when she asked if they were instant buddies, Kang replied that their friendship evolved more after they became Facebook friends. The manner in which Danielle was speaking then and always did about Lydia, shows sisterly love for the other.

A few days ago, Danielle Kang again gave a shoutout to her LPGA sister Lydia Ko before the NWA Championship.

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When Kang got super excited to be grouped with Lydia at a tournament

After returning from Spain for the Solheim Cup, Danielle Kang’s taste of disappointment on losing was lightened when she found out that for the NWA Championship first-day tee times on Thursday, she has been paired with Ko. Expressing her excitement for it, Kang took to her Instagram stories and posted a screenshot of their tee time. Circling their group, she wrote while tagging Ko, “Playing with baby sis this week. Let’s go.” 

In the past, both the players have also gone against each other on the field, like their playoff at the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio in February 2022. But competition aside, they have much love for each other. What do you think of this friendship?

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