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.

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

Victoria has top golfing, but there's one small - possibly deadly - problem for Kiwis, says Cameron McMillan.

Sandy, Utah. Population: 89,344. It's the sixth-largest city in Utah, counts 18 per cent of its residents as accountants or auditors.

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.