"It's probably the best round ever" - When 18-yo Lydia Ko became youngest major winner with the 2015 Evian Championship triumph

2024 Olympic Gold medalist Lydia Ko is one of the most respected names on the LPGA Tour. A professional golfer with 30 victories to her name, Ko, during the course of her career, has been involved in some memorable moments and has created some sensational records.

One such record came at the 2015 Evian Championship when the New Zealand-born golfer became the youngest Major champion at 18. In the final round of this Major championship, Ko scored eight birdies to beat Lexi Thompson, who finished second.

After her victory, Lydia Ko said in a statement:

"It's probably the best round ever. To finish with two birdies, finish on the last 72nd hole, with a birdie, it doesn't happen often, so it's definitely one of the top rounds of my whole entire life, and I'm sure it will be in my career."

Naturally, Ko was elated after winning her first ever Major championship at such a young age. Further in the interview, she mentioned that no one would ask her about her first Major win anymore. Ko added:

"Everyone won't be asking me when I'll win my first major because it's done."

After her win at the 2005 Evian Championship, Ko won two more Major titles - the ANA Inspiration (2016) and AIG Women's Open (2024).

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Lydia Ko recently mentioned what she wants to achieve before retiring from golf

As mentioned above, Lydia Ko is a champion golfer. With 33 professional wins (22 on LPGA Tour) and a place in the Hall of Fame, Ko has already achieved more at 27 than what most people achieve in their entire careers as professional golfers. Hence, there is always a question about what's next.

Recently, Ko spoke about her retirement plans from professional golf. The three-time Major champion revealed that she wants to follow a career pattern similar to that of the legendary Lorena Ochoa. Detailing her ambition to have a career similar to Ochoa's, Ko said (via Golf Monthly):

"Lorena Ochoa is somebody I really look up to. I always hoped that my career would be quite similar - and that I could do the same as her by retiring when I’m still playing well... I don’t know when that moment is right now, although I’ve always said that I can’t see myself playing after I’m 30."

Further, Ko also spoke about the time she got to spend in her country, New Zealand, last year. Ko also spoke about what she aspires to achieve before she rolls down the curtain on her career as a professional golfer. Ko added:

"I got to spend three weeks back home in New Zealand at the end of 2024 for the first time in a few years, and it felt great. I really enjoyed not having to live out of a suitcase, and I want more of that - so the Grand Slam had better happen soon!"

It's worth noting that while Ko has yet to complete the Grand Slam, she has already completed the Olympic medal slam as she has won Gold, Silver, and Bronze at the Olympics. If Ko wants to complete the Grand Slam, she must win the U.S. Women's Open and Women's PGA Championship before she retires.