I've played such good golf, and it was hard coming up and it wasn't easy in any matches or any shots. It means a lot. I think hopefully it will mean a lot to New Zealand because I'm the next winner of the U.S. Amateur after Danny Lee.

S. Despite remaining an amateur Lydia Ko has yet to miss a cut in 14 professional tournaments. That 54-hole event had a $35000 purse with a winner's share of $5200 which went to runner-up Shirley Englehorn one stroke back.

Born in South Korea Lydia Ko is currently the top-ranked woman amateur golfer in the world. In 2012 Ko became the youngest person ever to win an LPGA Tour event. Lydia Ko (born 24 April 1997) is a New Zealand amateur golfer.