Breaking up isn’t hard to do for Ko
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has reportedly split from her coach and will have a new caddie at the Australian Open starting tomorrow.
The Adelaide Advertiser has reported that the former world No
1, who is now ranked 10th in the world rankings, has recruited a new coach to replace Gary Gilchrist ahead of the Women’s Australian Open at Kooyonga. Just who will replace Gilchrist is uncertain.
The tournament will also mark the debut of Johnny Scott, the longtime caddie of veteran Laura Davies, as the bag man for Ko. Scott will be Kio’s 11th caddie since she turned professional in
2013.
Peter Godfrey caddied for Ko, a two-time major winner, during the LPGA Tour last year after replacing Gary Matthews in April.
‘‘Confidence is a huge thing,’’ Ko said. ‘‘During the middle of last year I felt I lost a bit of confidence. Talent wise it does not change weekin, week-out - it is really confidence and how positive you are.
‘‘I took time off to regroup and rest physically and mentally. The past month I have been training back in the states and it is good to come back and play this tournament, my first for the season.’’
The 20-year-old, who is preparing for her eighth Australian Open, spent 85 weeks at the top of the world rankings until June last year.