Manila, Philippines: The Philippine Open will return this year boasting record prize money of US$1 million and with the Philippine Sports Commission as presenting partner.

Chicago, United States: Luke Donald’s 2025 Ryder Cup Captain’s Club Car buggy now sits in the lobby of Northwestern University’s golf performance centre, after the Englishman donated it to his former college.

Shanghai, China: Beijing teenager Liu Yujie has written her name into the record books by becoming the first amateur to win the Women’s China Open.

Florida, United States: A new generation of owners, developers and architects are creating 12-hole courses in an effort to offer shorter rounds and, in some cases, easier entry to the game.