Lydia Ko has finally indicated she will turn professional next year and it's a move that will be accompanied with lofty expectations.

World No 1 amateur golfer Lydia Ko has confirmed she will turn professional next year after finishing runner-up at the Evian Championship in France overnight.

One of Auckland's oldest and nearest golf clubs to the CBD is considering selling its 4th hole to get out of the financial rough as membership subscriptions dwindle.