Lydia Ko's crediting a canine addition for his part in her impressive start to the final event of the LPGA Tour season

The New Zealand golfer's three shots back - at five-under par - after round one at the Tour Championship in Florida.

Ko's new puppy Kai is tagging along for this week's tournament - and she says his presence is allowing her to collar the pawfect balance for performance.



GOLF COVERAGE WITH CROWN... THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A NEW CROWN. SIMPLY THE BEST.