They came to see Lydia Ko. And the pre-tournament favourite thrilled the large galleries that flocked to see the Kiwi superstar defend her MCKAYSON New Zealand Women’s Open at Auckland’s Windross Farm Golf Course.
Lydia Ko has attracted scrutiny and criticism for replacing coaches, sacking caddies and switching equipment manufacturers. In defence of Ko, we examine why the young star felt the need to make changes … and why she was absolutely right to make them.