We certainly won't forget the 2025 Masters, but what could seeing Rory McIlroy finally end his major drought and secure the career Grand Slam mean for golf? Here are some key factors to consider. read more ...

The new Masters champion Rory McIlroy may well be the most thrilling golfer of his generation, but that doesn't mean he is universally popular. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman isn't perfect and how that is part of his appeal. read more ...

When Tiger Woods roared one last time at Augusta National in 2019, there was widespread sentiment that we'd never again behold scenes quite like those. But the dramatic triumph of Rory McIlroy on Sunday may have eclipsed even that. Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that the 2025 Masters is the best major we may ever see. read more ...

Following a stunning rally on Sunday, Justin Rose became agonisingly close to winning the Masters, losing to Rory McIlroy in a playoff on a dramatic day at Augusta National. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why the Englishman deserves to have another moment of glory in his career. read more ...

If Rory McIlroy was going to win The Masters and achieve the career grand slam he was never going to do it the easy way. What ensued was an epic odyssey of drama and emotion that we'll never forget. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks back on the Northern Irishman's extraordinary victory. read more ...

The Masters is unique in many, many ways. Golfshake's Derek Clements loves some of the traditions and detest many others. But what he does admire is the way that spectators are treated when it comes to buying food and drink. read more ...

He finally did it! In what was surely the most dramatic final round ever witnessed at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy won The Masters and with it became only the sixth golfer in history to achieve the career grand slam. read more ...

With the 2025 Masters getting underway, there are two names dominating every conversation: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The world no.1 and no.2 are in good stead heading to Augusta this year, and the question begging to be asked isn't who’s going to win it, but more if anyone can stop them. read more ...

If you're watching the exclusive coverage of The Masters on Sky Sports, then you may have heard the new title song; a poignant rendition of Pure Imagination by acclaimed British pianist and singer-songwriter, Billy Lockett. read more ...

You take it for granted these days, but the coverage, both televised and otherwise, is now extensive and captivating at The Masters. However, the best way to watch the 2025 Masters might not be on your TV, but rather on the app or official website, and Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why. read more ...

Because we return to Augusta National each year, we recognise the holes, can recall shots played in previous decades, and can easily compare moments to what we've seen in the past. It also means that there is a vast library of relevant statistics that tell the story of the season's first major championship. read more ...

The Masters is always the most captivating of golfing spectacles as the majestic images of Augusta National are beamed into your living rooms each April. But imagine just how intoxicating those visuals would be if you actually saw them with your own eyes. Why not make that a reality in 2026? read more ...

Arnold Palmer may have been more popular and Tiger Woods more transformative, but these statistics should give you a flavour of why Jack Nicklaus remains the ultimate Masters champion. read more ...

Masters champions have a lifetime exemption into the tournament, but knowing when to step aside has proven to be a difficult decision for some to make. We have looked back to see when past winners retired from the event and how old they were at the time. read more ...

95 competitors will be making that iconic drive down Magnolia Lane to Augusta National Golf Club for the 2025 Masters, the 89th edition of a tournament that has defined the career of many a legendary player. But who can and can't win this week? read more ...

Fred Couples is part of the furniture at Augusta National, and this week, the smooth-swinging former champion will play in his 40th Masters Tournament, which places him in some truly elite company. read more ...

It'll be a quiet story at the 2025 Masters, but this week's tournament sees Sergio Garcia reach a milestone that few have achieved - playing in 100 major championships. read more ...

And finally we arrive at Augusta National for the season’s first major. Once again all the focus will be on Rory McIlroy as he attempts to complete the career grand slam by winning The Masters and ending his near 11-year major drought. read more ...

Many believe that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the men to beat at the 2025 Masters, but the field this year is once again packed with several contenders that you could see slipping into the iconic Green Jacket. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out ten players that he is watching closely this week. read more ...

Much attention will be placed on the big names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, but don't be surprised if some outsiders make an appearance on the leaderboard at The Masters. Here are several that Golfshake's Derek Clements is keeping an eye on. read more ...

No golf tournament has more traditions than The Masters. For many, it is what our sport has been built on. But the thing with traditions is that they become tired and outdated. Here are a few of the best and worst from Augusta. read more ...

There are plenty of first-timers in the field at Augusta this week. Here, we look at them all and assess whether any of them have a realistic chance of winning. read more ...

The Masters will be won and lost on the back nine. Here are the key holes to watch from Augusta National this weekend as the leaders reach the closing stages on Sunday. read more ...

A long and storied chapter in Masters history will come to an end this week as Bernhard Langer competes at Augusta for the final time. read more ...

This will be Rory McIlroy’s 17th start at The Masters. It is the tournament he needs to win to complete the career grand slam. But what is his record at Augusta National? read more ...

Former Masters champion Angel Cabrera returns to the field at Augusta National after spending 30 months in prison for domestic abuse. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he feels uncomfortable with the two-time major champion's presence this week. read more ...

The Masters has a reputation for bringing players to their knees when they least expect it. There have been many final-round meltdowns over the years. Here are some of the most memorable. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler showed exactly why he is the world number one by winning The Masters for a second time in 2024 after a commanding performance at Augusta National.  read more ...

American golf commentator Jim Nantz has recently announced that he plans to retire after The Masters in 2036, when he would be 76-years-old. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the best broadcasters know when to step aside - and how some made the mistake of carrying on for too long. read more ...

The Masters is upon us. The first major of the season is in close proximity. The bookies are choosing their favourites, and the field has been invited. But who are the top 10 heading into this year's Masters? read more ...

Rory McIlroy wins The Players Championship and, as sure as night follows day, there is feverish speculation about his chances of winning The Masters. But Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why we should calm our expectations for his chances at Augusta National. read more ...

For any golfer, an invitation to compete in the Masters is the most coveted letter to be received, but it takes a special achievement or consistent performance at the highest level to merit one. Because of the elite nature of the field, some notable names don't make that drive down Magnolia Lane each April, and here are some players who won't be striding these most iconic of fairways in 2025. read more ...

Following the recent news that he ruptured his left Achilles tendon at home, an injury that required surgery, it was most unlikely that Tiger Woods would be making his 27th appearance at The Masters in April, but the tournament has seemingly now confirmed that he won't be a competitor this year. read more ...

Looking ahead to next year's Masters, Rory McIlroy is always the story as he once again attempts to complete the career grand slam. But with a planned reduced schedule and different focus, could 2025 finally be his time at Augusta National? read more ...

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate men's professional golf, but in the aftermath of his Masters victory, Golfshake's Derek Clements was struck not by the American's sensational play, but instead by a gesture that demonstrates what a classy individual he is. read more ...

This Masters will be remembered for the peerless display of Scottie Scheffler, who validated the hype by cruising to victory on the back-nine at Augusta National. However, bitter disappointment was a keenly felt emotion too for those players whose tournaments fell short of expectations. read more ...

Almost inevitably, Scottie Scheffler won The Masters for the second time in three years, beating a world-class field by four shots. He kept his head while all about him were losing theirs and simply cruised to victory. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler produced a masterful performance to win his second Green Jacket because he made fewer mistakes than anybody else and was able to hit the killer shots when it mattered most. But what else did we learn from this year's Masters? Here are some key takeaways from the week. read more ...

Watching the Masters on your TV every April is special enough, but imagine just how magical it would be to experience it yourself in person? Getting your hands on a ticket for Augusta is a dream for many, but it's one that you can make a reality. read more ...

It's now been 90 years since the first Masters was contested. We have been thinking about the greatest players in tournament history, ranking them with a simple points system that rewards champions but also recognises those who consistently found themselves on the leaderboard year after year. read more ...

There are 89 invited golfers in the field at the 2024 Masters Tournament, but which of them is most likely to get their hands on the Green Jacket for the first time? We have taken a close look at everyone playing this year to pick out some names who have regularly felt comfortable when facing this formidable and iconic layout. read more ...

The Masters is always a highlight on the calendar for golf fans as we return to that most familiar and iconic of venues - Augusta National. What also often remains the same are the stories that we look forward to seeing unfold when the pursuit for the Green Jacket begins in earnest on Thursday. read more ...

If you've always wanted to play Augusta National, perhaps the best alternative can be found in the heart of England, as Derbyshire is home to a course - Cavendish Golf Club - that is forever connected to the Masters venue. Golfshake's Andy Picken shares an instructive history lesson on these surprising links. read more ...

Looking forward to the 88th Masters Tournament, most eyes heading into the first major of the year have been fixed on world number one Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Jon Rahm and perennial career grand slam hopeful Rory McIlroy, but could we see a relative outsider triumph at Augusta National? read more ...

It's sure to be another fascinating week as the world's best golfers assemble at Augusta National for the 88th Masters Tournament. But what is going to happen? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has challenged Editor Kieran Clark to make a series of predictions for this year's Masters in a battle to see whose crystal ball is the most accurate. read more ...