Tour players are competing for their careers and facing significant pressure, but for the rest of us, that isn't the case. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that adopting a more carefree mindset on the course is essential for everyday golfers.

If you watched Japanese golfer Kota Kaneko winning the Austrian Open you will know that he has what could best be described as an industrial golf swing. But he's far from the first golfer who has been a winner while possessing an unconventional golf swing.

You may have heard that Sports Illustrated, the respected American publication, has got rid of its entire golf team, which is just the latest example of the decline in golf journalism, but just how concerned should we feel about this development?

Jon Rahm is paid a great deal of money to play for LIV Golf. Along with Bryson DeChambeau, he is the league’s biggest star. For that reason, Golfshake's Derek Clements is surprised by the Spaniard's reluctance to get involved in moves to secure the circuit's future.

We reckon that the majority of golfers will have at least once endured the experience of visiting a club where they weren't made to feel welcome, but what are the characteristics of an unfriendly golf club?

Given how often you hear other golfers complain about things, you can be left wondering whether they actually love the game, but here is one justifiable thing that should really annoy golfers on the course.

It's the time of year for charity golf challenges, but where can you play? Thanks to a partnership with the PGA, a selection of complimentary fourballs have been set aside for those taking part in The Big Golf Race in 2026.

Should you be someone who wants to make this a golfing summer to remember, then we may have just uncovered the perfect combination of courses in the South of England that would ensure that your 2026 season will be truly unforgettable.

The attraction of East Lothian, aka Scotland’s Golf Coast, has received a further boost with confirmation that it will stay the home of the Genesis Scottish Open until 2030. But what courses can you experience in this amazing part of the world?

Driving ranges are tremendously useful facilities for any golfer - they are invaluable if you wish to improve and keep your game in check. But are they becoming too expensive? Golfshake's Derek Clements has explored to see whether the costs are now prohibitively high.

You will potentially have played thousands of individual golf holes during your lifetime, but what characteristics make up a great one? We take a look at what makes a good hole - including some examples that you would never forget.

Matt Holbrook reflects on another rollercoaster weekend of golf, from birdie chances and brilliant ball-striking to the one shot that changed everything.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda seeks the one major title missing from her CV as Lottie Woad and Jeeno Thitikul chase glory at Riviera.

Defending champion Connor Syme heads back to the Netherlands for the KLM Open, with Michael Lindberg and Casey Jarvis among those chasing victory.

Scottie Scheffler headlines a world-class field at The Memorial as the world's best players make their final preparations for the U.S. Open.

Senior golfers may be doing more than staying active. New research suggests golf could help support brain health and healthy ageing.

Near misses for Jordan Smith and Andrew 'Beef' Johnston provide a timely reminder that contending and winning are two very different things in professional golf.

How long should a par three be until it becomes considered a par four? Back in the day, anything over 230 yards would have been considered a par four, but that is no longer the case. Some courses have par fours that measure 240 yards while others have par threes of exactly the same length.

We take a closer look at Golf Digest’s latest UK & Ireland golf course rankings, breaking down the standout venues across England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales alongside Golfshake ratings and golfer feedback.

Terre Blanche has been named France’s number one luxury golf resort, further cementing its reputation as one of Europe’s premier golf destinations, in the new Golf World Top 100 European Luxe Resorts list.

Six years after Linn Park Golf Course closed, local golfers are cutting fairways, restoring greens and fighting to revive one of Glasgow’s lost municipal courses.

Indoor golf simulator centres are becoming increasingly popular across the UK, offering golfers a faster, more social and weather-proof way to play. After visiting Norwich-based City Greens, Derek Clements discovers how modern simulator venues could help attract new players and become an important part of golf’s future.

What is your most controversial opinion about golf? Golfshake's Derek Clements is never shy to share his views and he has more perspectives for us that he suspects may not be universally popular. But who knows, maybe you will agree with him?

In this week’s column, Matt Holbrook reflects on the challenge of settling into life at a new golf club, his recent struggles for form and why golf continues to produce memorable stories - from Richard Sterne’s emotional comeback victory to Nicolas Colsaerts’ farewell in front of home fans.

Ben Griffin returns to Colonial Country Club as defending champion after a career-changing 2025 season that included his first individual PGA Tour victory. Ludvig Aberg, Rickie Fowler and recent US PGA champion Aaron Rai are among the leading names looking to challenge at this year’s Charles Schwab Challenge.

Home favourite Sepp Straka returns to Austria for this week’s Austrian Open as the country’s most successful golfer prepares to tee it up on home soil for the first time since 2017. The PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup star headlines a strong field at Golfclub Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith alongside fellow Austrian Bernd Wiesberger.

Canadian teenager Anna Huang has continued her remarkable rise in women’s golf after becoming the youngest player in Ladies European Tour history to win three titles. Her latest victory at the Lalla Meryem Cup also places her alongside some of the game’s most notable young champions.

Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of modern golf, influencing everything from equipment design and coaching technology to golf club operations and the wider player experience. This article explores how AI is already shaping the game and what its growing role could mean for the future of the industry.

TaylorMade has caused something of a stir by announcing that they won't be releasing new drivers in 2027 as they are switching their product cycle to a two-year one. But will golfers even care if manufacturers don't release new drivers every year?

You will often see stories published online about golf courses closing, but how about a venue being reborn and given a new lease of life? That's exactly what golfers living near Boarstall, on the county border between Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, will soon be about to experience.

Host of the 1932 Open, Prince's Golf Club will return to the spotlight in 2030 when it stages the Walker Cup, but the Kent venue is already showcasing its unique qualities by revealing the creation of a new 18-hole championship composite layout.

This is a golf day like no other. One golfer is attempting to set a new world record - and raise huge sums for charity - by enlisting 88 people named Mark to join him at historic Royal Blackheath Golf Club on Monday, September 21st.

Could you imagine playing 18 holes of golf in under 38 minutes? That's exactly what PGA professionals Will Robson and James Harding accomplished when they produced a remarkable blend of low scoring and elite fitness to win the 2026 British Speedgolf Pairs Championship at Mid Herts Golf Club. 

Do you know how far you hit the golf ball? It turns out that most of us probably don’t strike it quite as far as we think we do. New data has shown the importance of accuracy over distance as the pathway for amateur golfers to play better.

Aaron Rai was not the most likely or the most obviously fashionable of major winners, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that the Englishman is the champion that the game needed today.

These days, golfers have three minutes to search for a lost ball, but do they really stick to those rules and why are so many reluctant to hit provisionals? It's one of the biggest causes of and easiest fixes for slow play.

It is turning out to be quite a year for European golfers on both the PGA Tour and in the sport’s world rankings. Aaron Rai's PGA Championship victory is just the latest in what has been a special season thus far - as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains.

The Walton Heath Trophy is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the elite amateur calendar with separate events for both men and women being staged at the celebrated venue. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook wanted to learn more about it.

The week after a major is always something of an anti-climax, with most of the world’s leading golfers putting their feet up after their exertions. However, world number one Scottie Scheffler will be in action at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he will be defending his title.

It has been quite a season on the DP World Tour so far - packed with unforgettable and unexpected stories. This week we head to Belgium for the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Antwerp.

England's Aaron Rai ultimately conquered that test, but many of the players had complaints about Aronimink during the PGA Championship. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that major championship courses should be tough and that the PGA of America got it absolutely right.

The PGA Championship at Aronimink was a fascinating spectacle, but there were divided views regarding the setup of the course and the challenge it presented to the world's best players. But Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook explains why he loved it.

Like any business, golf clubs have to navigate the increasingly choppy waters of an uncertain economy and world affairs that can ultimately hit all of us in the pocket, but it's getting harder for them and it's often golfers themselves who will have to pay for it.

Set within the Bristol countryside yet situated just a short distance from the city centre, Bristol & Clifton Golf Club has long been regarded as one of the standout golf venues in the region. Take an inside look behind what makes this place so respected.

TaylorMade's spectacular The Kingdom at The Grove - which offers the most impressive fitting experience that golfers can enjoy - is now officially opened to the public, with prices revealed.

If you're someone who loves championship golf courses, enjoys luxury accommodation and relishes quality wine, then you are going to be intrigued by a new package that has been created in Kent.

Golfers this summer will have the oppportunity to qualify for a grand final amateur event staged at Turkey's Gloria Golf Resort courtesy of individual rounds at venues throughout England and Scotland.

The Big Golf Race will once again become a common sight at clubs around the country as golfers take on marathon challenges to raise vital funds to support Prostate Cancer UK. But what can those venues do to help golfers make a difference? Carlisle Golf Club in Cumbria is showing just what is possible.

The Cube push trolley from Wishbone Golf has become renowned for being both practical and affordable for golfers, with that reputation set to continue with the third generation of this acclaimed product.

Every UK golfer will know too well that they can experience four seasons of weather in any one round. Abacus Sportswear has taken this into account with the launch of its latest men’s polo shirt collection, designed for golfers who play through changing weather.

Eight golfers will take on an extraordinary challenge in the dramatic landscapes of Lofoten, Norway this June. They will play 1,402 holes of golf in just four days.

Takomo Golf is a brand that you might not be familiar with, but the quality is undeniable. Designed to make launch easier, improve consistency and inspire confidence from both the tee and the turf, their new Ignis D2 Fairway Wood builds on the manufacturer's understated, performance-led approach to equipment design.

Portugal’s largest golf course operator, Details - Hospitality, Sports, Leisure, has been growing substantially in recent years, and that journey has now taken them abroad, with the company taking over the management of an Italian venue that was known as Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa.

Engineered to deliver increased ball speed and stability for even more confidence off the tee, many golfers out there will be thrilled by the promise of the new GTS drivers from Titleist.

Highly Recommended on Golfshake, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club has been making significant enhancements in recent times, and that drive to improve course conditioning, infrastructure and member facilities has been given a further boost in 2026.

Clubhouse experiences are key to setting a venue apart from the pack, and that is exactly what Salgados Golf Club in the Algarve is seeking to accomplish with the addition of new activities and upgraded food and beverage concepts.

The PGA Championship likely isn't anyone's favourite major, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook is coming to the defence of this event and explains how it's better than you think and why it's time to cut it some slack.

Helping to drive awareness and raise vital funds, The QHotels Collection has become the Official Hotel Partner of Prostate Cancer UK in Golf, which will introduce a series of initiatives designed to engage golfers, societies and corporate groups across the portfolio of QHotels resorts.

The world's best players gather at Aronimink Golf Club for the second major of the year, the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will be the favourites, but there are numerous leading contenders for the storied Wanamaker Trophy this time.

Picking major winners is not easy but the cream usually rises to the top. Here are the 10 players who should be fighting it out for the title come Sunday at the 2026 PGA Championship.

The PGA Championship has a history for providing unexpected winners. Here are 10 outsiders in this week’s field who might be worth an each-way flutter.

The PGA Championship has produced many moments of drama, heartbreak and sublime golf over the years. Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared six of his favourites.

Twelve months ago, world number one Scottie Scheffler strode to a five-shot victory in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, holding off the likes of Jon Rahm. While the winning margin of five strokes suggests his third major was a formality, a different story threatened to unfold.

Sharing his latest weekly update, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook reveals that he's just joined a different golf club, which he's naturally excited about. It's a major decision for any golfer but one that can be hugely rewarding.

Rory McIlroy has a rich history with the PGA Championship, having lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in both 2012 and 2014. Let's take a look back at how he secured those major titles during an earlier period of his remarkable career.

Winning golf tournaments is meant to be difficult. But try telling that to South Africa’s Yurav Premlall. The relative unknown will never have another week like the one he has just enjoyed at the Catalunya Championship where he ripped up the record books and won by a scracely-credible FOURTEEN shots.

Now that LIV Golf is facing an uncertain future, with this being potentially its last season, we're already getting an indication of what some of its leading players, including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, could be doing next.

Ahead of the new golf season, adidas made the exciting announcement that the brand was bringing back its popular Adipower franchise for 2026, but just how good are these shoes? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested them to find out.

Golf has been played on the 18-hole course at Gatton Manor in Surrey since it first opened in 1969, but that lengthy story will now come to an end with the layout set to permanently close following years of financial losses.

Playing 36, 72 or even 100 holes in one day might sound like a lot for any golfer, but when you have the support of friends and a wider community to raise money for charity it can become the most rewarding of experiences.