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In terms of significance, most observers would agree that winning an Olympic gold medal in the women's golf competition ranks higher than winning, say, the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic. But for entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame, both wins carry the same weight — one point. By winning gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Lydia Ko reached the 27 points necessary for induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame. The 27-year-old New Zealand native achieved this milestone through a stellar career that includes LPGA Hall of Fame points earned for 20 LPGA Tour victories, highlighted by two major championship titles, two Rolex LPGA Player of the Year awards, and twice earning the Glenna Collett Vare Trophy for the season’s lowest scoring average. Ko becomes the youngest player to be inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame under its current criteria.
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> Lydia Ko finally gets her Olympic gold. It puts her into the LPGA Hall of Fame
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