Olympic Champion Ko Wins Women’s British Open at Home of Golf for Third Major Title

Lydia Ko poses with the trophy after winning the Women's British Open in St Andrews, Scotland, on Aug. 25, 2024. Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland—Lydia Ko covered her face with her hands and cried tears of joy.

An Olympic gold medal. Entry into the Hall of Fame. And now another major championship—at the home of golf, no less.