Reporter Hong Gyu-bin = Lydia Ko (New Zealand), the world No. 1 in women’s golf, was selected as the 2022 Player of the Year by the American Golf Writers Association (GWAA).

The LPGA announced on its homepage on the 11th (Korean time) that “Lydia Ko won first place with 79.5% of the votes, beating Lee Min-ji 메이저사이트 and Ataya Titikun (Thailand).”

Lydia Ko won three victories on the 2022 LPGA Tour, winning major categories such as prize money ($4,364,403), Player of the Year, and average at bats. made a comeback

It is her first re-winner in 7 years since she was named Athlete of the Year in 2015.

In the men’s category, Scotty Scheffler (USA) beat Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) and Cameron Smith (Australia) to win the Player of the Year award.

In the senior category, Stephen Alker (New Zealand) enjoyed the award.

The awards ceremony will be held during Masters week in April.