Top Kiwi golfer joins Maui Jim stable
Dame Lydia Ko

Top Kiwi golfer joins Maui Jim stable

March 1, 2025 Staff reporters

Dame Lydia Ko, New Zealand’s 2024 Olympic gold medallist in women's golf and the youngest inductee of the LPGA Hall of Fame, has entered a two-year partnership with sunglasses brand Maui Jim.

 

The 2025 Supreme Halberg Award winner and official brand ambassador, 27-year-old Dame Lydia will be sporting Maui Jim's high-performance sunglasses on and off the course, showcasing a game advantage for active golfers and a broader audience of open-air sports enthusiasts.

 

"We are super proud to welcome Lydia Ko to the Maui Jim family. Her excellence and commitment to always be the best embodies the spirit of our brand and we look forward to supporting her as she continues to inspire golfers worldwide,” said Roberto Vedovotto, founder, president and CEO of Kering Eyewear.

 

Dame Lydia said she is very excited to partner with Maui Jim, a brand she’s worn and trusted for years. “I am thrilled to kick off a new year of tournaments with this new partner that consistently strives for excellence and that I’m truly proud to represent."

 

Founded in Hawaii, Maui Jim is now part of Kering Eyewear.