Young golfing talent Bohyun Park says she misses being a child, but is driven by the dream of becoming the next Lydia Ko.

The buzz in Christchurch is all about teenage Kiwi golf sensation Lydia Ko who is back to play her first championship at home since being crowned world number one.

World No1 Lydia Ko remains in prime position to claim a first Australian Open women's golf crown with a share of the lead going into the final round.

When Lydia Ko tees off in the New Zealand Women's Open this month it will be as the top female golfer in the world.

Lydia Ko almost lost her number one world ranking after just one week following a tense finish at the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic today.

Lydia Ko brings her 10-month-old Shiba Inu dog Kai to press conference ahead of the LPGA’s final event of the season. Video / LPGA