Lydia Ko Net Worth
Famous New Zealand professional golfer Lydia Ko made another record in winnings and the current year (2015) isn’t even over yet. So far, Ko won $2.6 million in prize money. During her whole career, Ko won almost $5 million. Add another huge income from endorsement deals and you get the picture why is she so wealthy. As of 2015, Lydia Ko’s net worth is approximately $6 million.
Lydia was born 24 April 1997 in Seoul, South Korea. However, her family immigrated to New Zealand when she was only a small child. As of 2015, Ko wants to start Psychology studies at the Korea University, Seoul. Because of her full schedule, majority of her classes will be done online.
Ko played golf since an early age. She turned pro in 2013 and her winnings started to grow rapidly. In 2014, Ko’s prize money already surpassed $2 million annually. No wonder her net worth is rising so fast. In 2014, Ko signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Callaway Golf brand. The details of the deal aren’t public but according to rumors, Ko will make about $1 million per year thanks to this endorsement.
We are sure her career is yet far from it’s peak and this young talented golfer has a bright future. She once said in an interview, that she would love to have a boyfriend but doesn’t have much time for dating because of her career. We hope, this is only temporary and that Lydia will eventually find some boyfriend.
