Tag: PGA Tour
These golfers face uncertain futures as end of season looms

The PGA Tour takes a week off but there will be plenty of players working their socks off in an attempt to find something as the season nears its climax - and especially so for those who did not make the restricted field in Japan. The chances to earn much-needed prize money are fast running out and many futures are on the line. read more ...
Baycurrent Classic 2025 Preview, Analysis & Tips

The PGA Tour heads to Japan this week for the Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club, where 64 Tour stars will compete alongside Asia’s finest. While world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler skips the trip, several Ryder Cup players add star power to the field but all eyes will be on hometown hero Hideki Matsuyama. read more ...
What Comes Next For Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods redefined the boundaries of this game, he inspired a generation and might very well be the greatest player in history, but the question of his future provokes as much intrigue as reflecting on his glorious past. When and in what capacity shall he reemerge next? read more ...
Sanderson Farms Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The Sanderson Farms Championship is part of the FedEx Fall Season, a series of tournaments that will determine who keeps their PGA Tour cards for 2026, and a number of high profile players find themselves fighting for their futures. read more ...
Procore Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The Procore Championship would normally draw little attention - and would struggle to attract a decent field. But it is the first event in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Fall Series and it just happens to be the last tournament before the Ryder Cup, with many of Team USA competing this week. read more ...
Where is Rory McIlroy Playing Next

Rory McIlroy is undeniably the biggest star from this current generation in the game. When the Northern Irishman enters a tournament, it's a big deal, so let's take a look at where he's playing next. read more ...
How to Fix The FedEx Cup in 2026

Tommy Fleetwood's victory at the Tour Championship was a wonderful spectacle, but was it the right way to determine the outcome of the FedEx Cup? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that changes are required for the 2026 season. read more ...
The Most Incredible Scottie Scheffler Stats

We all know that Scottie Scheffler is the world’s best golfer by a distance. Since the start of 2024 he has won 14 times. It is a remarkable record and Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the stats that have made the American so dominant. read more ...
PGA Tour's Embrace of Donald Trump Raises Questions

The PGA Tour will stage a ninth Signature Event in 2026 at Doral's Blue Monster Course, owned by US President Donald Trump, which is a move that has divided opinion and raises several intriguing questions. read more ...
European Golf Is In a Really Good Place

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing the USA at Bethpage Black next month following the recent run of form for many of the key players. read more ...
Tour Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy? All logic dictates that one or the other will walk away with the end-of-season spoils at this week’s Tour Championship at East Lake. An elite field of 30 will be playing for a fortune, with the PGA Tour tweaking the format yet again. read more ...
Tommy Fleetwood's Time Will Come And it Could Be This Week

Going into the Tour Championship, Tommy Fleetwood is still waiting for his first PGA Tour victory, despite several recent agonising attempts. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this week could be the moment for the Englishman. read more ...
Must Watch Golf Events in August And September

The PGA Tour season may be drawing to an end, but as August moves into September, there is still much to look forward to if you're a golf fan. Here are the biggest tournaments you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for. read more ...
BMW Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

There is, once again, much gold on offer for the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings as they gather for the BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the regular PGA Tour season. And those in positions 31-50 still have much to play for as they aim to make it into the elite field of 30 for next week’s Tour Championship. read more ...
FedEx St Jude Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

And just like that, the regular PGA Tour season is over as the playoffs begin at the FedEx St Jude Championship. However, despite the riches on offer, the focus could well be on Ryder Cup for many of the players in the field. read more ...
Why Golf Seems to Bring Out The Worst in People

When you watch golf on TV these days, you will frequently hear commentators apologising for bad language spoken by players, which was especially apparent during The Open at Royal Portrush. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that something needs to change. read more ...
Wyndham Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The regular PGA Tour season concludes at the Wyndham Championship, where players are battling for their futures, hoping to secure participation in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and seeking to earn Ryder Cup points. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to an event with a rich history. read more ...
Can Scheffler's Dominance Match Tiger Woods Historic Career

IT IS now a valid question - how does Scottie Scheffler stack up against Tiger Woods? read more ...
Who Are The Biggest Underachievers in Golf Today

We take a look at some of the best golfers in the game today who, despite their talent and early promise, haven’t quite lived up to the expectations once placed on them. read more ...
3M Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

With just two events remaining before the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the 2025 3M Open arrives at a critical moment for many PGA Tour professionals battling to secure their playing status. read more ...
The Open 2025: Scheffler Shines at Portrush

Scottie Scheffler began the final round of the British Open with a four-shot lead and never looked back, securing his second major title of 2025 in commanding fashion. read more ...
Why The PGA Tour Season Needs a Proper Revamp

It is the middle of July, the height of summer. We had the Scottish Open last week and The Open Championship this week, but despite there being so much left of the year, the PGA Tour season nears its end, which doesn't make sense to Golfshake's Derek Clements. read more ...
5 of The Most Memorable Scottish Opens

Coming the week before The Open, the Scottish Open always boasts an incredibly strong field as the world’s best golfers tune up for the sport’s oldest major. Last year, Robert MacIntyre completed an emotional triumph on home soil that was hard to beat, but here are five other memorable winners of Scotland's national title. read more ...
Genesis Scottish Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

With The Open Championship at Royal Portrush just around the corner, it comes as no surprise to see Europe’s strongest field of the season heading to the Renaissance Club for the Scottish Open, a tournament run jointly by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. read more ...
John Deere Classic 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

If you want to see birdies being made for fun then you might want to tune in for the John Deere Classic this week - where they will be made in abundance. read more ...
Tommy Fleetwood Trolls Should Be Ashamed of Themselves

Losing a golf tournament hurts. And in the past few weeks we have seen two British players come agonisingly close, Robert MacIntyre and Tommy Fleetwood, but as Golfshake's Derek Clements notes, the social media reaction to both results was a little different. read more ...
Rocket Classic 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Luke Clanton heads to the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club as one of the brightest young prospects in the game. With the FedEx Cup Playoffs approaching, the pressure is on those players who are jostling for positions to keep their cards for 2026. read more ...
Rory McIlroy Speculation Does Nobody Any Favours

Rory McIlroy has divided opinion lately, with many being critical of his recent comments and on-course demeanour, but that discourse has led to ill-informed speculation about the Northern Irishman, which Golfshake's Derek Clements disagrees with. read more ...
Travelers Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Twelve months ago, Scottie Scheffler defeated Tom Kim in a playoff to win the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, and a year on the world number one is back to defend his title. read more ...
Rory McIlroy Isn't Winning Many Friends With Recent Comments

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has cut a frustrated figure in recent weeks, but Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman's attack on the media is not justified and will have won him few friends. read more ...
Ryan Fox Secures Second PGA Tour Title at Canadian Open

New Zealand's Ryan Fox defeated American Sam Burns at the fourth playoff hole to claim a dramatic victory at the Canadian Open, his second PGA Tour win of the year. read more ...
RBC Canadian Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre returns to the Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley with a spring in his step and will surely draw on some incredibly positive memories. read more ...
Why Tour Championship Changes Are Still Not Quite Right

The PGA Tour has announced changes to simplify the Tour Championship, which Golfshake's Derek Clements has welcomed after years of being frustrated by the previous format, but he still doesn't think the new version is quite right. read more ...
Pro Golfers Have a Duty to Face The Media

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa all have something in common this year. They have all chosen to walk away from golf tournaments without speaking to the media, and Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why that is something they should not be proud of. read more ...
Scottie Scheffler Claims Yet Another Dominant Victory

If you are going to prepare for a major at one of the toughest golf courses in the world then you may as well win a PGA Tour event at what is widely regarded as one of the most brutal layouts on the planet. And that is exactly what Scottie Scheffler has just done, winning The Memorial at Muirfield Village by four shots. read more ...
The Best Golfers Who Are Not Big Hitters

It is easy to believe that distance is everything but there have been many shorter hitters who have achieved plenty of success over the years. Here are the golfers who prove you don't have to be a bomber to be a winner on tour. read more ...
The Most Unique Golfers in History

There have been lots of top golfers who have achieved success with swings that were all on their own. Here, we look at several who stand out as being unique in their approach to the game. read more ...
The Memorial Tournament 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Scottie Scheffler returns to Muirfield Village to defend his title at the Memorial Tournament. Check out our full preview featuring key players to follow, tips & picks, and form guide ahead of this week's PGA Tour Signature event. read more ...
Non-Conforming Drivers Explained: What It Means For You

Ahead of the US PGA Championship, both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler were flagged for using non-conforming drivers - sparking confusion and questions online. But is this something the everyday golfer needs to care about or just a technical issue limited to the pro game? We break down what it really means and why it might not matter to you. read more ...
Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The Charles Schwab Challenge returns to Colonial with a strong post-major field. Big names like Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Tommy Fleetwood, and Will Zalatoris are among those chasing a potentially career-defining win. read more ...
Is This The Way to End Slow Play on Tour?

Slow play remains golf’s biggest frustration, but new penalties from the LPGA — and signs of action from the PGA Tour — may signal a turning point in the battle to speed up the game. read more ...
Golf's Growing Divide on Tour

Nothing shows the PGA Tour’s growing divide like prize money. Sepp Straka won $3.6M at a Signature event; Ryan Fox earned $720K for a win the same day. Same tour, vastly different rewards. read more ...
How Scottie Scheffler Won The US PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler claimed his third major with an emotional five-shot win at the PGA Championship. Despite a tight battle with Jon Rahm, Scheffler pulled away late as Rahm faltered, securing victory at Quail Hollow and adding to his Masters titles from 2022 and 2024. read more ...
Quail Hollow Gets Mixed Reviews

During second-round coverage of the US PGA Championship, Rich Beem described Quail Hollow as one of the most beautiful, perfectly-manicured course on the planet. Not everybody would agree. read more ...
Who Could Be Golf's Next First Time Major Champion

Last year saw Xander Schauffele finally have his breakthrough moment in the biggest events, but who could be the next golfer to win their first major title? Fin Tait has taken a closer look at some of the most likely candidates. read more ...



