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.

Birmingham, England: Campey Turf Care Systems will present a diverse line-up of turf renovation and maintenance machinery across two stands at next month’s SALTEX.

Siem Reap, Cambodia: Angkor Golf Resort, featuring the acclaimed Faldo Design course, has appointed Troon International as a strategic advisor ahead of its planned reopening in early November.