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Why Are Millions of Golf Fans Switching Off Their TVs

A worrying statistic emerged as the dust settled on The Masters. It is traditionally the most-watched golf tournament on the planet but CBS in America revealed that its viewing figures had fallen from well over 12 million in 2023 to less than 10 million this time around. But what does this mean for the game? read more ...


ISPS Handa Championship 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis

There will be a strong home presence as the DP World Tour returns to Japan for the ISPS HANDA Championship, and they are not there to make up the numbers. read more ...


What's The Best Way For Golfers to Prepare For a Major

All golfers prepare for majors in different ways. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods built their season around them, while others adopt a less rigid approach. Golfshake's Derek Clements compares just how the leading contenders are getting ready for this year's Masters. read more ...


2024 Hero Indian Open Preview, Picks & Analysis

Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard makes his debut at the Hero Indian Open this week alongside a host of golfers looking for success on the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing. read more ...


2024 Singapore Classic Preview, Picks & Analysis

The DP World Tour’s Asian Swing gets under way with the Porsche Singapore Classic at Laguna National Golf Resort Club. And it has to be said that the field is surprisingly strong. read more ...


Full Swing Season 2 Review

Have you watched the second season of Full Swing on Netflix? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his detailed review of the latest series, explaining how it was an improvement on the first and the reasons why he found it absorbing to consume. read more ...


The Best Golfers You Have Probably Never Neard Of

We all know the names of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo and Phil Mickelson. But what about those who may be forgotten? We thought it might be fun to try to identify a few of the best golfers you have probably never heard of. read more ...


The Highs And Incredible Lows of Matteo Manassero

As DP World Tour titles go, the Jonsson Workwear Open is hardly the most prestigious. But try telling that to Matteo Manassero, the Italian golfer who ended a near 11-year drought to finally land his fifth success. read more ...


Will Rory McIlroy Join LIV Golf - We Now Have a Confirmed Answer

Some have speculated that Rory McIlroy could emulate Jon Rahm by stunning the golf world and making a jump that was once considered improbable. However, the Northern Irishman has confirmed that despite rumours he won't be joining LIV. read more ...


2024 Jonsson Workwear Open Preview, Picks & Analysis

The Jonsson Workwear Open brings the DP World Tour’s International Swing to a close. This is a co-sanctioned event with the Sunshine Tour, and that means there will be a strong South African presence at Glendower Golf Club. read more ...


The Best Round of Golf You May Ever See

We all want to benefit from maximum distance with our driver, the finesse of a lofted wedge and that comfortable feel of a putter on the greens, but what if we took all of that away from you? That was the challenge laid down by the DP World Tour to England's Dan Bradbury - and the results were quite extraordinary. read more ...


The Best Golf Story of The Year So Far

What is the best golf story of the year so far? There have been some impressive candidates, but it's hard to beat the tale of Joe Dean, who finished runner-up at the Kenya Open in just his second start since gaining his DP World Tour card. As Derek Clements explains, the Englishman has waited a long time for this success. read more ...


2024 SDC Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

England's Matthew Baldwin proved you should never give up on your dreams 12 months ago when he claimed his first DP World Tour title at the 200th attempt in winning the SDC Championship in South Africa by seven shots. read more ...


2024 Magical Kenya Open Preview, Picks & Analysis

After a well-deserved two-week break, the DP World Tour returns to action this week with the Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi with Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino looking to continue his extraordinary start to the season. read more ...


2024 Qatar Masters Preview, Picks & Analysis

The DP World Tour completes its swing of events in the Middle East at the Qatar Masters, where the likes of Scotland's Ewen Ferguson, Rasmus Hojgaard and former winner Jorge Campillo are among the likely contenders. read more ...


2024 Bahrain Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

The DP World Tour returns to Bahrain this week for the first time in 13 years for the inaugural Bahrain Championship. Rasmus Hojgaard headlines a field that includes rising stars Dan Bradbury, Alex Fitzpatrick, Yannik Paul and Jordan Smith. read more ...


This is Why Keith Pelley Deserves a Break

Golfshake's Derek Clements comments in this week's View From The Fairway on the reaction to the imminent departure of DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley and why he believes that criticism levelled at the Canadian is harsh. read more ...


2024 Ras Al Khaimah Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

The likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton may have departed from the scene but the DP World Tour’s Middle East Swing continues with Daniel Gavins defending the Ras Al Khaimah Championship he won 12 months ago. read more ...


How Likely is Rory McIlroy's Dream Scenario

Describing his dream scenario for the future of men's professional golf, Rory McIlroy has outlined what he believes needs to happen. For his latest View From The Fairway column, Golfshake's Derek Clements reviews what the Northern Irishman has said. read more ...


2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic Preview, Picks & Analysis

Of course all eyes will be on defending champion Rory McIlroy as he tries to become the first four-time winner of the Dubai Desert Classic this week but nobody will need to tell him that he is going to have his work cut out. read more ...


Tommy Fleetwood Edges Out Rory McIlroy in Dubai Thriller

Tommy Fleetwood birdied the final two holes to win the Dubai Invitational by one shot from Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence. read more ...


DP World Tour Chief Keith Pelley to Leave For New Job

Keith Pelley, the man who has helped to transform the DP World Tour, is reportedly quitting his post as chief executive to take up a similar job with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. read more ...


Making Sense of Rory McIlroy's Latest Comments

Rory McIlroy's recent comments about LIV Golf and the future of the game drew a variety of responses, including from Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson. For his latest View From The Fairway opinion article, Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts on the motivations of those involved and what it could all mean. read more ...


2024 Dubai Invitational Preview, Picks & Analysis

Rory McIlroy kicks off his season with a double-header in Dubai, starting with the inaugural Dubai Invitational. Unsurprisingly, McIlroy is joined by a host of Europe’s top players, including Tommy Fleetwood, Nicolai Hojgaard, Ryan Fox and Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald. read more ...


View From Fairway: In-fighting and Squabbles Ruined Golf in 2023

In a New Year special View From The Fairway, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on golf in 2023 - the good, the bad, the indifferent and what golf meant for him. read more ...


What I Want to See Happen in Golf in 2024

As we head into a new year it is time to look forward. Golf is in a strange place right now, with huge uncertainty about how things are going to play out in the professional game. Derek Clements has picked out things that he sincerely hopes will happen in 2024.
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10 Golfers You Need to Watch in 2024

Ready for the New Year, Golfshake's Derek Clements is looking forward to seeing who emerges during the coming season. He believes that we're going to witness the rise of exceptional talent on both sides of the Atlantic - with these golfers in particular catching his eye.
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Golfers Who Could Win Their First Major in 2024

There are several talented golfers who are yet to record their first major championship in the men's game, a bunch of gifted players who fans believe a victory is imminent for. Here are some in particular who could reach the pinnacle in 2024. read more ...


How Much Prize Money Did The Best Golfers Earn in 2023

This is a very good time to be one of the world’s leading professional golfers. If you doubt it, you should take a look at how much money the world's best earned this year from prize money and bonuses. read more ...


10 Golfers Who Will Have a Breakthrough Season in 2024

Nothing ever stays the same, and we will surely see some players coming through next season whom we are not currently really familiar with. Golfshake's Derek Clements has gazed into his crystal ball and picks out some players he believes are ready to rise to the top in 2024. read more ...


What The World's Top Golfers Want For Christmas

Just like the rest of us, the world’s top golfers have written their letter to Father Christmas. Here is what we think they will be asking for in their stockings this year. read more ...


What Grades Do These Golfers Deserve For Their Year

Many golfers will reflect on outstanding seasons, while others will look back on a year during which they will believe they could have done better. It’s the perfect time for Golfshake's Derek Clements to pass judgment on what has unfolded in 2023. read more ...


9 Golfers Who Need a Better Season in 2024

It is said that form is temporary but class is permanent. There are a number of well-known golfers who may subscribe to that theory. Here are just a few who will want to forget 2023 and hope for better fortunes in the year that lies ahead read more ...


The Youngest Golfers to Win Professional Tournaments

Earlier this year, Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin won the Porsche European Open in Germany at the age of 20. But even at 20, he is nowhere near being the youngest ever winner on the DP World Tour. Here are just a few teenagers who beat him to it. read more ...


Why Should Ryder Cup Rules Be Changed For Jon Rahm

Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his latest View From The Fairway, where he comments on Jon Rahm's move to LIV Golf and Rory McIlroy's suggestion that the rules need to be changed to ensure the Spaniard is part of Europe's Ryder Cup team in 2025. read more ...


How Can LIV Golfers Win DP World Tour Events

During recent weeks, several co-sanctioned DP World Tour events have been won by LIV Golf players, which ishas led to an inconsistent and confusing reflection on various ranking lists. Golfshake's Derek Clements can't get his head around the situation. read more ...


Louis Oosthuizen Wins For The First Time in Five Years

Louis Oosthuizen holed a 25-foot putt on the final green to beat his great friend Charl Schwartzel and lift the Alfred Dunhill Championship at a rain-affected Leopard Creek - his first victory for five years. read more ...


Victor Dubuisson's Light Flickered All Too Briefly

Amid all the chatter over new golf ball regulations and Jon Rahm’s shocking defection to LIV Golf, you may have missed the announcement that Victor Dubuisson has decided to retire from the sport - at the age of 33. read more ...


2023 Mauritius Open Preview, Picks & Analysis

The DP World Tour’s final event of 2023 is the Mauritius Open. Most of the tour’s biggest stars have their feet up, getting ready for Christmas before it all starts again in January. And that means some of the lesser lights get an opportunity to win a tournament and gain a much sought-after two year exemption. read more ...


Men's Professional Golf Doesn't Deserve Our Respect or Attention

Jon Rahm's switch to LIV Golf is just the latest twist in the soap opera that is men's professional golf. With greed and dishonesty rampant across the game, Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he has lost respect and affection for the sport at the highest level. read more ...


Dean Burmester Completes Special Fortnight at South African Open

Dean Burmester made it back-to-back DP World Tour victories on home soil after producing a superb 68 to win the South African Open by three shots. read more ...


2023 Alfred Dunhill Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

The DP World Tour’s South Africa Swing continues this week at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek, with home favourite Okie Strydom defending the title he won in emotional circumstances last year. read more ...


Joaquin Niemann Dramatically Wins Australian Open

Chile's Joaquin Niemann beat Japan's Rikuya Hoshino in a play-off to win the Australian Open for the first time. The pair finished level on 14 under par after 72 holes and both birdied the 18th to send the sudden-death play-off to a second hole. read more ...


2023 ISPS HANDA Australian Open Preview, Picks & Analysis

Adrian Meronk, who will be spending much of next season on the PGA Tour, will defend his ISPS HANDA Australian Open title this week. The tournament is being staged at The Australian Golf Club and The Lakes Golf Club. read more ...


2023 South African Open Preview, Picks & Analysis

The South African Open is one of the oldest golf tournaments on the planet and Thriston Lawrence returns to defend the title at Blair Atholl Golf Club. read more ...


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