Haukur Örn Birgisson has become the 36th President of the European Golf Association.

As is tradition ahead of the EGA's Annual General Meeting, due to take place on Saturday 16 November, delegates from across Europe are invited to compete for the Luxembourg Salver.

Albane Valenzuela has announced she will turn professional. The Swiss player recently performed well at the LPGA Q-Series, earning playing rights on the tour for the coming season.

City of Newcastle Golf Club has won the European Men's Club Trophy at Golf du Médoc Resort.

Play on day one of the European Men's Club Trophy was cancelled due to heavy rain and unplayable course conditions at Golf du Médoc Resort, meaning the championship would be reduced to 36 holes (instead of the usual 54) and round one

"Climate change and environmental protection have become one of the major preoccupations facing governments across the world.