In drive to win, Ko shows she can downshift, too

After her win at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, teen sensation Lydia Ko has six professional worldwide titles and is No. 2 in the Rolex Rankings behind Inbee Park. What's next for the 17-year-old?

After her win at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, teen sensation Lydia Ko has six professional worldwide titles and is No. 2 in the Rolex Rankings behind Inbee Park. What's next for the 17-year-old?

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