LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko receives New Zealand civil honour for her services to golf

LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko (Image via Imagn).

Lydia Ko received one of her country's highest civilian honors during the New Year celebrations. The LPGA Hall of Famer was named Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) for services to golf.

Ko was named a Member of the Order (MNZM) in 2016. With her new status, she will have the right to add the title "Dame" to her name.