SURREAL WIN 'TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE'

Olympic champ Ko ends eight-year Major drought by clinching Women's British Open

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ST ANDREWS - Lydia Ko said she had enjoyed a “Cinderella" story after ending an eight-year wait for a Major title by winning the Women's British Open at St Andrews on Aug 25, just a fortnight on from her Olympic triumph in Paris.

The New Zealander finished in champion style with a superb birdie on the 18th hole of a windswept Old Course to complete a round of three-under 69 and claim her third Major title, her first since the 2016 ANA Inspiration (now called the Chevron Championship), with a seven-under 281 total.

"It is surreal. Winning the gold medal in Paris a few weeks ago was almost too good to be true. Heading into the weekend I thought 'how is it possible for me to win the Open?" the 27-year-old, who took home the US$1.425 million (S$1.85 million) cheque the highest amount in the event's 48-year history - told Sky Sports.