Paris Olympics champion Lydia out to make up for lost time


PETALING JAYA: The presence of Paris Olympics champion Lydia Ko (pic) will add considerable star power to this week’s Maybank Championship field at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.

The New Zealand-born golfer is a crowd favourite and returns to the Malaysian event this year after pulling out due to injury last year.

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