Steven Alker is poised to return to the top US tier after an absence of 12 years.

With her next major appearance only a week away, Lydia Ko has made a steady start at the LPGA Classic in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The US PGA Tour has released a statement claiming Dustin Johnson is not under official suspension for drug violations as claimed by Sports Illustrated yesterday.

Marc Leishman has revealed a simple putting change freed up his stroke and helped his surge in form as he led after the first round of the World Golf Championships event in Ohio.

Astrong work ethic is at the heart of Tadgh Campbell's steady rise in golf's junior ranks.

The omission of one of the country's top female golfers for the world teams championship in Japan later this year has caused a storm in amateur circles.

It is unlikely the Claret Jug has ever before contained Jagermeister, just as a former US President has probably never before congratulated the Open winner and challenged him to a rematch.

Another tournament win and topping the US$1 million mark were not the only things in the bag for Kiwi golf prodigy Lydia Ko yesterday. She was also sporting new All Blacks-engraved clubs.

It is seemingly only a matter of time until Lydia Ko is officially the world's best female golfer.

Lydia Ko became the youngest player to reach US$1m prize money on the LPGA Tour with victory at the Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Ohio this morning.