WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand teen Lydia Ko disclosed the most open secret in golf on Wednesday with her decision to join the paid ranks, closing the book on a glittering amateur career that saw her win four professional titles and rise to number four in the world.
The 16-year-old Ko, who is studying for end-of-year school exams, chose to make the announcement via social media, issuing a tweet that directed her followers to a YouTube clip in which she appears with New Zealand rugby player Israel Dagg.
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