Lydia Ko
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Dame Lydia Ko is a New Zealand professional golfer, member of the LPGA Hall of Fame, and the reigning Olympic champion. She first reached number one in the Women's World Golf Rankings on 2 February 20
Ko at the 2016 Kingsmill Championship
Lydia Ko, invested as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2019
New Zealand Order of Merit
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The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order of merit in the New Zealand royal honours system. It was established by royal warrant on 30 May 1996 by Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, "for those person
Lydia Ko
…the greatest impact for women in sports. In 2016, Ko was named Young New Zealander of the Year, and in the 2019 New Year Honours, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to golf. In November 2022, Ko won the CME Group Tour Championship with its $2 million first-place prize, completing the LPGA Tour season…
Rear Admiral David Ledson, ONZM, RNZN, wearing the medal for Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Insignia of the New Zealand Order of Merit