Ko overcomes Yang to become youngest Australian Open winner


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 22 Feb 2015

New Zealand's world no. 1 golfer Lydia Ko with the women's Australian Open trophy after winning the tournament in Melbourne on Sunday. - AFP

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Lydia Ko became the youngest Australian Open winner on Sunday, prevailing in her final round duel with South Korean Amy Yang to add another title to her ever-growing list of achievements.

The 17-year-old from New Zealand shot a final round of two-under 71 for a two-shot victory over Yang at Royal Melbourne.

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