But the 19-year-old world No 1 bounded out of bed on Sunday eager to lend her voice to the fans cheering on Kiwi golfers Danny Lee and Ryan Fox in their final round at the Rio Olympics. I think I told them both 'I don't think I've ever woken up at 7am to watch someone else play'." For someone who competes week-in week-out as a individual, being part of a bigger team is something special. Just to be in the team vibe and wear the uniform is great," she said, after visiting the team in the Olympic Village. Ko heads into tonight's opening round at the Marapendi course as one of the favourites and as a fan of the Olympic spirit.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 17, 2016 05:26 UTC