Spotlight shifting to young swingers

More certified training centers will be launched

Being able to drive the green on a par-3 is not unusual for a 14-year-old girl accustomed to a daily training regimen that includes 1,000 practice swings.

It's an impressive feat - but as China vigorously expands its golf talent pool, the nation's sports authority is closely monitoring how much "adult" training is imposed on youngsters in an effort to avoid harmful side effects.