The majors are our showpiece events and when it comes to history it is how we judge players. But are these really the only tournaments worth watching, either in the flesh or from the comfort of your armchair? Of course not. Here are some you should tune in to on a regular basis. read more ...

Who is the best driver or putter in history? If you were to create the perfect golfer, which players would you choose for each key part of the game to make up a truly unstoppable force? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts. read more ...

There is much debate within our sport about the identity of the game’s greatest ever golfer. But for most golf fans and pundits it comes down to a choice between Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he gives the edge of the Golden Bear. read more ...

Golf Ireland and The R&A have launched The Road to The Open at Royal Portrush, which is an initiative that has been engineered to harness the legacy of The Open’s return to Northern Ireland this summer. read more ...

There are so many golf tournaments on TV, it can be too much of a good thing, but there are some events that remain must-watch experiences in the men's professional game, either from the comfort of your sofa or in the flesh. read more ...

News that The 155th Open will staged at St Andrews in 2027 has potentially given Tiger Woods the ideal opportunity to walk away from major championship golf on his terms. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why this could be the perfect time for the legendary American to complete a farewell tour. read more ...

Golf's oldest major will make a return to the spiritual home of the game with The R&A announcing that The 155th Open will be staged at St Andrews from 11-18 July 2027. read more ...

Royal Portrush and its brilliant Dunluce Links will stage The 153rd Open Championship in July, but you can take a closer look at this renowned layout before that, courtesy of the new series of Golf's Greatest Holes. read more ...

The days remain short and it may feel like the winter is never going to end. But for golfers, there is a LOT to look forward to in 2025, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains. read more ...

As a new year approaches, what better time to look ahead? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared 25 things that he hopes will happen in the world of golf in 2025. read more ...

Ensuring that major championship golf will retain a significant place in the heart of Scotland, The R&A has agreed a new partnership with the Scottish Government and VisitScotland who will contribute a combined £11 million towards staging The Open, AIG Women’s Open and the Senior Open in the nation between 2024-2034. read more ...

Why do you love sport? For Golfshake's Derek Clements, it is all about the glorious unpredictability of it all. He describes moments in golf - and other sports - that live with him and remind us of the magic of it all. read more ...

Watching The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Golfshake's Derek Clements was bemused watching so many of the world's best golfers struggling to adapt to the conditions on the Ayrshire coastline. He asks, where are the shotmakers? read more ...

It's often been said in sport that everyone remembers the winner and no one remembers who finished second, but that isn't strictly true when you think of the Open Championship. However, we have taken a look through the history books to pick out some runner-ups who didn't rival the winner for attention. read more ...

Despite their best efforts, many incredible players couldn't quite get over the line and become the Champion Golfer of the Year. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has picked out some of the finest names who didn't win the Open. read more ...

What is your favourite major golf championship in golf? Perhaps you love the Masters or appreciate seeing a US Open test, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he believes that the Open is golf's finest - and most essential - major championship. read more ...

It's the final men's major championship of the year as The Open returns to Royal Troon on Scotland's Ayrshire coastline. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to one of the highlights of the sporting year, analysing the leading contenders and the challenge they are set to face. read more ...

It's time for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, which brings together the best players on the planet for the final men's major championship of the season. But who is most likely to get their hands on the Claret Jug on Sunday? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared ten picks to win. read more ...

The Open Championship has now given us a decade of first-time winners and we have seen many outsiders claim the Claret Jug in recent memory. But who could have a surprise run at Royal Troon? Derek Clements has some ideas. read more ...

This week marks the tenth occasion that The Open Championship has been staged at Royal Troon. It's a place with great history for American golfers. Here is a brief look back at what happened in each of the other editions. read more ...

Anybody who witnessed The Duel In The Sun at Turnberry in 1977, when Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus went toe to toe for four days, would have believed they had witnessed the finest tournament in Open Championship history. But Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson gave it a run for its money at Royal Troon in 2016. read more ...

Brian Harman not only won The Open at Royal Liverpool in 2023 - he did so by destroying a world-class field with a near-flawless performance on the greens. read more ...

Following his crushing loss at the US Open, Rory McIlroy faced the media at the Scottish Open, where he addressed what had happened at Pinehurst, the lessons learned, and why criticism of his caddie Harry Diamond is unjust. read more ...

Royal Troon boasts a storied history and the tradition here is rich, but what is it like to play? Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall took on the Old Course at Royal Troon, including the famous short par three 8th, the Postage Stamp. read more ...

While the limelight falls on the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy at Royal Troon, there are several surprise omissions. Here are just a few of the men who will be watching this year's Open on TV, just like the rest of us. read more ...

In the hunt for a spot in The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Justin Rose and English amateur Dominic Clemons stood out among the sixteen qualifiers who secured their place through Final Qualifying. read more ...

The countdown is on to this year's Open Championship, the 152nd edition, which will be hosted at Royal Troon in Ayrshire, with the world's best golfers ready to gather at one of Scotland's most historic links courses for a chance to get their hands on the Claret Jug and to become Champion Golfer of the Year. read more ...

This summer, Royal Troon will host The 152nd Open Championship, which brings the sport's oldest major back to its origins on the Ayrshire coast. Preparation for the event is well underway, so special contributor Stewart Armstrong decided to pay the famed links a visit to see what has been going on. read more ...

Announcing its exemption categories for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, The R&A has revealed a change to the status of past champions from this year going forward. read more ...

Continuing a partnership that started in 2016, Sky Sports will retain comprehensive coverage of The Open, AIG Women's Open and elite amateur events run by The R&A through 2028. read more ...

There was sad news announced in the world of golf today as Ivor Robson, a man with one of the most distinctive voices in the game, has died at the age of 83. read more ...

The R&A has said it is keen to investigate the possibility of staging The Open or Women's Open at Portmarnock in the Republic of Ireland. Having previously been against such a move, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why his stance has softened. read more ...

Following suggestions that The Open Championship could one day be played at Portmarnock in Ireland, Golfshake's Derek Clements asks why the historic major hasn't yet been hosted in Wales? read more ...

A week on from Brian Harman's dominant victory at The Open, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the American's achievements in his latest View From The Fairway article. read more ...

On this week's podcast, Ryan and Matt sit down and have an in-depth conversation about the 2023 Open Championship, discussing the main talking points, including winner Brian Harman, the 17th hole, the British summertime weather and the shouts from the crowds. Plus did Matt bottle it this week with the chance to go under par? read more ...

American Brian Harman destroyed a world-class field to win the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool by an astonishing SIX shots. Few people would have tipped the left-handed American to land his first major but he found fairways all week and putted like a god. He may be a surprise winner but he deserved it. read more ...

With just one round to go, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has shared his thoughts on The 151st Open, which he has thus far found to be an underwhelming championship, as he explains in this opinion article. read more ...

On this week's Podcast, Ryan and Matt discuss all things - The Open. From Ryan's visit to Hoylake earlier this week - including his thoughts on the venue itself - to a preview of the field and their picks. Plus listen out and play along with Matts Open related quiz.
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FootJoy has renewed its partnership with Harris Tweed Hebrides to offer two new models ahead of this year's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in the form of its FJ x Harris Tweed Premiere Series Hoylake shoes. read more ...

This time last year, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers would not have been able to bring himself to talk about anything to do with Saudi Arabia. But now, in an extraordinary about-turn, he says that the R&A is looking at the possibility of Saudi sponsorship. read more ...

Currently playing on the Challenge Tour, Welshman Oliver Farr is part of the field at Royal Liverpool, having also qualified for The 150th at St Andrews last year. This week presents an opportunity, but also an experience that he is hoping to enjoy to the fullest. read more ...

Each of The Open venues introduce their own ingredient to golf's oldest championship. But how much would it cost you to play all of the 14 courses that have staged the event? We have done our research to see the overall price of such an incredible adventure. read more ...

Royal Liverpool is welcoming back The Open in 2023 when it stages golf's original championship for the 13th occasion. If you haven't personally experienced Hoylake, is it something that should be on your list? We defer to the Golfshake Community, who have independently reviewed it and offer their own unique perspective. read more ...

Jon Rahm says that he doesn’t feel he deserves a payment from the PGA Tour just because he did not defect to to LIV Golf. He could be in line for another payout after the peace deal between the opposing sides with discussions taking place over a loyalty dividend to players who turned down the Saudi cash. read more ...

Following months of noise and controversy in golf, Golfshake's Derek Clements has explained why he hopes that attention at this year's Open at Royal Liverpool will be simply on the golf itself rather than those other contentious topics in the game. read more ...