Ko a shot behind in Australian Open

By Associated Press

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 15, 2013

~~<p>CANBERRA, Australia » Teen star Lydia Ko shot a 4-under 69 today to stay in contention in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Women's Australian Open.</p>
<p>The 15-year-old amateur from New Zealand won the New Zealand Women's Open on Sunday for her third victory in a professional tournament. Last year, Ko won the New South Wales Open to become the youngest player to win a pro tour event and the Canadian Open to become the youngest LPGA Tour winner. She also won the U.S. Women's Amateur.</p>
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CANBERRA, Australia » Teen star Lydia Ko shot a 4-under 69 today to stay in contention in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Women's Australian Open.

The 15-year-old amateur from New Zealand won the New Zealand Women's Open on Sunday for her third victory in a professional tournament. Last year, Ko won the New South Wales Open to become the youngest player to win a pro tour event and the Canadian Open to become the youngest LPGA Tour winner. She also won the U.S. Women's Amateur. Login for more...