When David Leadbetter and his offsider Sean Hogan took on coaching Lydia Ko they probably didn't realise just how dedicated the youngster was to the game.

Lydia Ko has returned to her career-high spot of No 2 in the women's golf rankings.

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko has continued her strong rookie season on the LPGA Tour as she finished in a share of second place at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.

Manawatu's Tim Wilkinson has continued his solid form on the PGA Tour at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko has endured a horror back nine during her opening round of the Women's US Open at Pinehurst as she eventually signed for a six-over 76.

Lydia Ko was a spectator at Pinehurst No 2 during the final round of the US Open as German Martin Kaymer completed a dominant victory.

Martin Kaymer returned to the elite in golf with a US Open victory that ranks among the best.

Fallen maple leaves make a pretty red carpet on the hillock behind the 18th green at Chamberlain Park as the group of Sunday morning regulars plods up the final fairway.

Chamberlain Park's future as an 18-hole public golf course is under threat from a plan to open up the Auckland landmark for football fields, a playground and formal garden.

Phil Mickelson's 22 years of building trust among corporate sponsors and golf fans on the US PGA Tour is at risk due to his involvement with an insider trading investigation.

Thousands of US golfers are carrying a a mini GPS tracker when they head to the first tee this season to analyse player habits and prod them to play faster.

Danielle Wright discovers clubs happy to welcome you in out of the cold.

Adam Scott feels he proved a point after shoring up his new world No1 ranking with a victory that took him past some of golf's greatest names.