Two of Auckland's flagship golf clubs are to merge.

Danny Lee had mixed emotions after missing his chance to become the first Kiwi to win on the PGA tour since Michael Campbell's US Open triumph in 2005.

Lydia Ko collected one title this week and is in good shape to challenge for another at the halfway stage of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational golf tournament in Mexico City.

Lydia Ko has made a strong start at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational tournament in Mexico City. The world number three and LPGA rookie of the year fired a four-under 68 to sit in third place.

Mukul Resort provides classes for employees, plus health care, portable water and a soccer academy for the local community.

Top-drawer professional golf is coming back to Auckland and will be staged at Remuera Golf Club from March 5-8 next year.

American golfer Patrick Reed is set to be punished by the PGA Tour after a foul-mouthed outburst on the opening day of the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai.