Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson have long shared a unique bond as both friends and rivals. Turning professional at a young age, they may not spend a lot of time together, but their mutual respect is evident. Recently, the two golfers were spotted hanging out, and the Olympic Gold medalist even shared the moment on her Instagram story.
On October 31, Ko uploaded a story featuring herself, Henderson, and another friend enjoying a night out. Alongside the photo, the New Zealand professional golfer left a heartfelt caption: “Doesn’t get sweeter than this.” This simple note highlights the warmth and camaraderie between the athletes despite their busy schedules.
Interestingly, both Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson were teammates in the 2025 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, representing Team World. The squad also included Charley Hull and Wei-Ling Hsu. The team performed admirably throughout the tournament, finishing in third place.
During the competition, Team World showed strong performance in the initial two four-ball rounds and advanced to the semi-finals. Though Charley Hull won her singles match, Lydia Ko faced defeat, and the team ultimately lost their foursomes match against Team Australia. Despite this setback, Team World bounced back to secure third place by winning the playoff against Team Japan.
For their third-place finish, the team earned a substantial prize of $257,000, with each golfer receiving $64,250. This achievement demonstrated the strength and determination of the group on an international stage.
### Lydia Ko’s Current Focus: Maybank Championship
Lydia Ko is now competing in the Maybank Championship, hosted at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. She has delivered an impressive performance in the first two rounds and currently sits tied for fourth place with a score of 8 under par, six shots behind the leader.
While Ko remains in contention, she has chosen to keep her approach simple going into the weekend. Speaking at the Round 2 press conference, the LPGA Hall of Famer shared her thoughts on her strategy (as quoted by ASAP Sports):
> “Not really. I’ve kept it really simple this week. Last week was really long. It was my first time playing The Crown, and I think you have the adrenaline and don’t realize how tiring it is. After seven whole rounds last week, including the practice rounds, I was pretty fatigued coming into this week.”
Ko also emphasized her goal of staying calm and enjoying the game more this week, focusing on maintaining her composure rather than any specific game plan.
As Lydia Ko continues her journey at the Maybank Championship, fans will be watching closely to see how she balances her relaxed approach with the competitive pressure on the course.
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