Ko has set numerous Youngest Ever marks in her career. On Aug. 19, 2012, she became the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history when she won the CPKC Women’s Open at 15 years, 4 months and 2 days. She became the youngest player, male or female, to reach World No. 1 when she ascended to the top of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings on Feb. 2, 2015, at 17 years, 9 months and 9 days. Later that year, Ko became the youngest female major winner when she captured the 2015 Amundi Evian Championship at 18 years, 4 months and 20 days. She then became the youngest female ever to win two major championships at 18 years, 11 months and 9 days following her win at the 2016 Chevron Championship.
Now at 27 years, 3 months and 17 days, Ko becomes the youngest player to be inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame under its current criteria. Prior to March 2022, induction criteria included the requirement that a player be active on Tour for 10 years. Karrie Webb reached the 27-point threshold at age 25 with her victory at the 2000 U.S. Women’s Open but did not reach the 10-year requirement until age 30 in 2005.
“Lydia’s qualification into the LPGA Hall of Fame isn't just a milestone in her extraordinary career; it's a testament to her generational talent, having built an unmatched resume of success at such a young age,” said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan. “Beyond her unprecedented achievements on the golf course, Lydia has inspired so many through her perseverance, kindness, generosity, and commitment to leaving the game better than she found it. She is a role model to us all and particularly to young girls, to whom she has shown what a true champion is, in sport and in life. Cementing her place in the Hall of Fame by winning the gold medal here in Paris is iconic, and it is something we will all remember for a long time. We are immensely proud of Lydia's achievements and the impact she’s made on the world of golf and in global sports.”
Lydia Ko’s Road to the LPGA Hall of Fame
Year
Tournament Name
Points
2012
CPKC Women's Open
1
2013
CPKC Women's Open
1 (2)
2014
Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic
1 (3)
2014
Dana Open
1 (4)
2014
CME Group Tour Championship
1 (5)
2015
ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open
1 (6)
2015
Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic
1 (7)
2015
CPKC Women's Open
1 (8)
2015
Amundi Evian Championship
2 (10)
2015
Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA
1 (11)
2015
Rolex Player of the Year
1 (12)
2016
Kia Classic
1 (13)
2016
The Chevron Championship
2 (15)
2016
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G
1 (16)
2016
Dana Open
1 (17)
2018
LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship
1 (18)
2021
LOTTE Championship
1 (19)
2021
Glenna Collett Vare Trophy
1 (20)
2022
Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio
1 (21)
2022
BMW Ladies Championship
1 (22)
2022
CME Group Tour Championship
1 (23)
2022
Rolex Player of the Year
1 (24)
2022
Glenna Collett Vare Trophy
1 (25)
Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
1 (26)
