Lydia Ko has been having the time of her life. With 2 wins in 3 starts, and earning the biggest payday in LPGA history, the South Korean-born golfer also happens to be engaged to the love of her life. In a recent interview with Golf Week, Ko’s words about her fiance have melted the hearts of golf fans on Twitter. Let’s take a look at what the golf world had to say.
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Ko won the final event of the LPGA Tour season after claiming the CME Group Tour Championship. It was the biggest cheque won on a single day in the Tour’s history, apart from the Majors, with the winner’s purse amounting to $2 million.
Moreover, Ko also won the Rolex Player of the Year, and the Vare Trophy, for recording the lowest scoring average. After being in the headlines for all her recent feats, Ko’s words about her fiancé has also caught everybody’s attention.
What did Lydia Ko have to say about her fiancé?
The 25-year-old has been reportedly been in a relationship with Chung Jun for the past two years. Jun is the youngest son of Chung Tae-young, who happens to be the Vice Chairman of the Hyundai card. Following her win at Tiburon Golf Club this weekend, Golf Week got the opportunity to ask Lydia Ko about her fiance.
Lydia Ko and her fiancé Jun Chung.
“He puts a smile on my face.” – Lydia pic.twitter.com/YqYo1Ja91E
— Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) November 20, 2022
“He puts a smile on my face”, said the 2022 CME Group Tour Championship winner. A sentence about her beau was more than enough to create a buzz around her massive fan following.
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Some fans talked about her $2 million win, while some suggested this could well be her final event as a single lady. As per the reports, the adorable couple is set to tie the knot on December 30 at Myeongdong Cathedral in central Seoul, the capital city where Ko was born.
Nonetheless, despite a month till the wedding, fans already seem happy and excited about the adorable couple.
Golf world reacts to Lydia Ko’s words about her fiancé
Let’s take a look at how golf fans on Twitter reacted to Ko’s words and a photo with her fiance holding her CME Group Tour Championship trophy:
That is great to see.. happy for the happy couple!!
— kianagolf (@GlossnerKiana) November 21, 2022
He holds her trophies for her too. What a man!
— allday (@strictlymacin) November 21, 2022
She is an incredible golfer. That short game is to die for.
— MaryAnn Arico (@Investngolflady) November 21, 2022
She just won $2,000,000. I'm pretty sure that puts a smile on his face.
— Blue Wave (@1t2golfinva) November 20, 2022
When she was talking about her season. She stated this is the last time she'll win as a single lady. He already has a ring on that finger. Could they already be married? They already went to the Justice of the Peace. Haven't made the announcement, they're married.
— GorillaFan4Life (@ClarkHoward18) November 20, 2022
Lydia stole the thunder and lightning from all the others that got tired. She ran all 26.2 and cashed the Willy Wonka Golden Ticket. Found a knight in shining armor. She needs to head to 7/11 and try Powerball. Congrats to Ko. Two lettered last name people stick together!
— David Ek (@DavidEk45253333) November 21, 2022
And, she has almost qualified for the HOF at 25 years old. Congrats Lydia.
— Glenn Goldman (@gsgoldman) November 21, 2022
I have been watching Lydia since she burst on to the golfing scene. What a very special golfer and person she is. Such a talent and role model. She deserves all the accolades.
— Susan Kenny (@susankenny47) November 21, 2022
That is great to see.. happy for the happy couple!!
— kianagolf (@GlossnerKiana) November 21, 2022
lovely couple should make beautiful children.
— amplus rick (@AmplusRick) November 21, 2022
What are your thoughts on Ko’s words and the beautiful picture of the couple? Let us know your take in the comments section below.
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