Diana M. Murphy has been elected the 64th President of the United States Golf Association (USGA), which together with The R&A governs the game worldwide.

World number one Lydia Ko has become the first golfer to win New Zealand’s Lonsdale Cup in its 54-year-history after receiving the award for 2015.

Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone’s UK division has strengthened its relationship with golf after partnering with three European Tour competitions due to be held this year.

San Francisco’s The Olympic Club has been chosen to stage the US Women’s Open tournament in 2021, with the golf major due to be contested from June 3 to 6.

Eight-time Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour winner Choi Kyung-ju and World Golf hall of famer Pak Se-ri will coach the South Korean men’s and women’s teams respectively at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, it has been announced.

World number three Rory McIlroy has weighed in to the debate about golf being on the programme for Rio 2016, claiming he has "never dreamed of competing in the Olympics or winning an Olympic medal" while suggesting a fifth major title would mean more than a podium finish at this year's Games.

England Golf has announced the appointment of Nick Pink as their new chief executive to end their search for David Joy’s replacement.

Irish golfer Christy O'Connor Jnr, who played an influential role in Europe retaining the Ryder Cup in 1989, has died suddenly at the age of 67 while on holiday with his wife in Tenerife.

Golf’s Asian Tour has announced a major shake up of its Board of Directors following the resignation of its chief executive Mike Kerr, amid uncertainty surrounding a proposed merger with the European Tour.

Spaniard Sergio Garcia has become the latest player to throw his support behind golf’s inclusion at Rio 2016, claiming the opportunity of being an Olympian “means so much”.

Italy will host golf's prestigious Ryder Cup for the first time in 2022, it has been announced today.

The chief executive of golf’s Asian Tour has resigned from his post amid uncertainty surrounding a proposed merger with the European Tour.

International Golf Federation (IGF) President Peter Dawson has been tasked with improving the sport's growing reputation in Dubai.

America’s Jordan Spieth has stated that he views the Rio 2016 golf competition as a “fifth major” as the sport prepares to make its first appearance at the Olympics since 1904.

The controversial golf course for next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro has been officially unveiled at a ceremony held in Barra da Tijuca.