If Lydia Ko and Tiger Woods meet, it might be the American who seeks out the Kiwi's autograph because on a purely age-result comparison Ko is clearly ahead.

With a shrug of the shoulders and the words "Okay, I'll do it", teenage golfing phenomenon Lydia Ko announced she would be joining the ranks of women's professional golf.

Lydia Ko has never been to a friend's birthday party. That's part of the sacrifice and the secret of her success.

Lydia Ko has moved to number four in the world rankings following her first win as a professional golfer in the weekend.