‘That time of the month’: Lydia Ko leaves reporter speechless with honest answer about her period

The world No 3 was explaining why she needed on-course treatment at the Palos Verdes Championship

Lydia Ko in action during the final round of the Palos Verdes Championship (Getty Images)

Lydia Ko was praised for normalising the impact of periods on women’s sport after the world No 3’s candid answer to a question about why she needed on-course treatment during the final round of the Palos Verdes Championship.

Ko, a two-time major champion, was helped through a series of stretches by a physiotherapist midway through her round on Sunday as she vied for victory at the LPGA Tour event.

The 25-year-old finished third and was asked afterwards by Golf Channel commentator Jerry Foltz if she was suffering from a recurring injury.