Lydia Ko awarded Lonsdale Cup for 2015

  • 10/02/2016
Lydia Ko (Getty Images)
Lydia Ko (Getty Images)

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko has been awarded the Lonsdale Cup, as the athlete who made the most outstanding contribution to Olympic sport in 2015.

The year saw Ko become the sport's youngest number one, and take five LPGA titles, including her first major.

Lydia Ko awarded Lonsdale Cup for 2015

Speaking from Christchurch, Ko said she was thrilled to receive the Lonsdale Cup for 2015.

"Last year was a great year for me on the course and I have aspirations to keep this momentum up in 2016," she said.

"Winning the Lonsdale Cup for 2015 is a real honour and, with golf being included at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, there are added incentives for me to work towards producing more good golf this year."

The award has been won by Valerie Adams the previous two years.

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