Lydia Ko Wins Women's British Open at St Andrews

Lydia Ko completed a remarkable summer by winning the AIG Women’s Open at St. Andrews, just two weeks after claiming Olympic gold in Paris. The 27-year-old New Zealander secured her third major title with a final round of three-under 69, finishing at seven-under overall and two strokes ahead of world No. 1 Nelly Korda, defending champion Lilia Vu, Ruoning Yin, and Jiyai Shin, who all tied for second. Ko described her victory as a 'Cinderella-like story,' reflecting on her recent successes and the surreal nature of her achievements. Korda, who had a two-shot lead with five holes to play, suffered a late collapse with a double-bogey on the 14th and a bogey on the 17th, allowing Ko to seize the lead. This win marks Ko's first major title in eight years, solidifying her place in golf history and her recent induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame. Ko expressed her joy and disbelief at her accomplishments, highlighting the significance of winning at the iconic Old Course.