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Confident Ko defends LPGA Marathon Classic crown

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Lydia Ko of New Zealand hits her tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club on July 12, 2015 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Sylvania (United States) (AFP) - Teenaged golf sensation Lydia Ko, looking for a few more laughs on the course, knows just how to boost the fun quotient in her title defence at the LPGA Marathon Classic this week.

"Birdies will make me smile," said the 18-year-old Kiwi, who is coming off a tie for 12th in the US Women's Open won by South Korean Chun In-Gee on Sunday.