Lydia Ko has emerged as the champion of the 2024 AIG Women’s Open, securing victory with a score of 281. The New Zealand golfer’s final round was highlighted by a birdie on the 18th hole, achieving her goal of making par on 11 and birdie on 18. Ko’s victory marks her first major championship win in eight years, adding to her previous titles at the Evian Championship and ANA Inspiration.
The final round saw a closely contested battle, with players like Ruoning Yin, Nelly Korda, Jiyai Shin, and defending champion Lilia Vu coming up just short. Vu’s title defense was valiant but ultimately unsuccessful as she finished runner-up to Ko.
Ko’s victory also saw her leapfrog into the conversation for the gold medal, a reference to her recent triumph at the Olympics. With a strong final round score of 69, Ko demonstrated her resilience and skill on the course.
Meanwhile, in the amateur category, Lottie Woad claimed the Smyth Salver with a solid performance throughout the tournament.
As the tournament concludes, the golfing world celebrates Lydia Ko’s impressive victory and looks ahead to future competitions, with the excitement and competitiveness of the AIG Women’s Open serving as a fitting finale.
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