Born in South Korea, raised in New Zealand, and playing in America, that has been the story of the LPGA Tour professional Lydia Ko . The golfer, in her professional career, has earned prestigious awards and accolades representing New Zealand. Yet, through this journey, Ko has also experienced the weight of cultural transition. Something she openly reflected on during a friendly match with a fellow Kiwi.

Recently, Ko featured in the Taco Golf video on YouTube playing a friendly match with Taewook Koh, a professional golfer and golf content creator from New Zealand. With two Kiwis together, the duo talked about their culture, which led to some embarrassing moments for the LPGA pro. While talking for just a minute, Koh confronted her, saying, “You know what’s sad, though? Your New Zealand

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