LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko receives New Zealand civil honour for her services to golf
Lydia Ko received one of her country’s highest civilian honors during the New Year celebrations. The LPGA Hall of Famer was named Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) for services to golf.
Ko was named a Member of the Order (MNZM) in 2016. With her new status, she will have the right to add the title “Dame” to her name.
Upon receiving this recognition, Dame Lydia Ko had this to say (via The New Zealand Herald): “Those opportunities [of being recognized as Dame] don’t come to everyone and for me to have this amazing opportunity, it makes me very proud.”
She added:
“I think it’s a moment that’s special for all of us, obviously it’s special for the person but it’s a recognition for everyone involved because I wouldn’t be here today without them.”
