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Golf star Ko pledges winnings to Nepal quake relief

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New Zealand's Lydia Ko on the second hole during the final round of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic on April 26, 2015 in Daly City (AFP Photo/Robert Laberge)

World number one Lydia Ko said Wednesday she would donate any LPGA winnings this week to earthquake relief in Nepal.

The New Zealand sensation was 17 when she ascended to the top of the golf rankings this year, becoming the youngest golfer to reach the summit.

She turned 18 last week, and continues to show her maturity on and off the course.

"Obviously it was very unfortunate when I got to hear that there was an earthquake in Nepal," Ko said Wednesday as she prepared for the LPGA's North Texas Shootout starting on Thursday.