Olympic gold medalist Lydia Ko has signed a two-year partnership with renowned eyewear brand Maui Jim for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
New Zealand star Ko, who won Olympic golf in Paris in 2024, will showcase the brand’s cutting-edge sunglasses both on and off the golf course.
The Hawaii-based Maui Jim brand is a leader in high-performance sunglasses and they provide golfers and other outdoor sports enthusiasts with tools to enhance performance.
Maui Jim, which is now part of the Kering Eyewear portfolio, is known for its functional, user-driven sunglasses designed for peak performance in harsh sunlight.
The brand’s exclusive PolarizedPlus2 lens technology is at the heart of their products, offering elimination of 99.9% of glare, enhanced color, clarity, and contrast, improved depth perception and precision and 100% UV protection.
The features are set to provide Ko will the ability to read greens and judge distances with improved confidence.
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Lydia Ko & Maui Jim Reaction
Lydia Ko said: “I am incredibly excited to partner with Maui Jim, a brand that I’ve always been very close to and that I’ve worn and trusted for years.
“Their sunglasses elevate my experience on the golf course with cutting-edge technology, all while maintaining a stylish design.
“I am thrilled to kick off a new year of tournaments with this new partner that consistently strives for excellence and that I am truly proud to represent.”
Roberto Vedovotto, Founder, President and CEO of Kering Eyewear, added: “We are super proud to welcome Lydia Ko to the Maui Jim family.
“Her excellence and commitment to always be the best embody the spirit of our brand, and we look forward to supporting her as she continues to inspire golfers worldwide.”
Lydia Ko Career & Wins
Lydia Ko has enjoyed an illustrious career with the 22 victories on the LPGA Tour to her name and 30 professional wins overall.
Those wins include three major titles having won the 2015 The Evian Championship, 2016 Ana Inspiration and 2024 AIG Women’s Open.
The Korean-born star also won 2024 Olympic gold medal in Paris and was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2024.
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