The money can wait – Lydia Ko will enjoy her teenage years until her parents decide it’s time for golf to become a job.

The Kiwi amateur sensation charmed the post-tournament press conference after defending her Canadian Open title in Edmonton with a five-shot triumph on Sunday, becoming the youngest player to win two LPGA titles.

Inevitable questions about when she will switch to the professional ranks were batted back in a manner that has become familiar over the past three years

“My mum and dad, they’re the boss,” she said.

“As I’m only 16 still, it’s quite hard to make huge decisions.

“When I turn pro, it’s like a job. Money’s all about and every shot counts.”

Laughter and incredulity accompanied her response when asked if she agonised about forgoing the tournament’s winning prize purse of $US300,000 ($A333,852).

“I don’t care… I can say that a couple of times more if you want.”

Ko, who can expect to earn huge endorsements before she even hits a ball upon turning professional, says she is having plenty of fun in the amateur ranks for the time being.

She reminded journalists of her age when describing the walk down the 18th fairway on Sunday, with the title in her safekeeping.

“I don’t know why, but I kind of forget how to walk,” she said.

“You walk without thinking. But today I was like `right foot forward, left foot forward’.

“Last year I was eating cherry tomatoes down the last hole. Today I was quite starving and I was thinking about my walking rather than anything else.”