The Zoom Focus S is a laser rangefinder full of features in a stylish design with benefits such as vibration feedback, slope mode, flag scan mode and continuous measurement for scanning the golf course. If you want to know more about this device, you can see the tech specs and our new 2024 review. read more ...

Are you thinking of buying new irons this year? If you're a golfer who is looking to gain that edge on performance but without sacrificing forgiveness, then these mid-handicap tailored models should be an attractive prospect. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has picked out a series of irons from across the industry that should meet your requirements. read more ...

Tewkesbury Park is a luxury family-owned destination featuring 27 holes of golf, an excellent boutique hotel and an impressive set of accompanying leisure facilities. Golfshake dispatched Ambassador Rob Treanor to experience the hotel’s modern facilities and excellent array of golf which has been judged Highly Recommended by Golfshake members. read more ...

It's always an exciting time for golf equipment fanatics when Odyssey reveals new putters. Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall recently had the chance to test a pair of them in detail, specifically the Ai-One Jailbird Mini and Ai-One Jailbird Cruiser. read more ...

Fairway woods are among the most useful and versatile clubs that you can have in your golf bag - meaning that it's essential to get your hands on the model that is absolutely right for your game. read more ...

It's been another exciting year for new driver releases, but it can be a challenge to genuinely separate the model of one brand from another. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall decided to put three of this season's finest drivers to the test against each other; namely the Callaway Ai Smoke, TaylorMade's Qi10 and the PING G430 Max. read more ...

It's been another busy year for equipment releases, and if you're a mid to higher handicap golfer who is seeking greater forgiveness from a set of irons, then you may be intrigued to learn more about the best game improvement products on the market for this season. read more ...

Through the many regions and the gorgeous natural landscapes, there is a vast collection of magnificent golf courses located in Scotland. Ayrshire is a brilliant area that is brimming with championship golf courses that have been dipped in rich history. read more ...

After celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, The Grove has risen to the top of many must play lists for golfers across the country. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook was among them and describes his experience of playing this superb layout. read more ...

Complemented by the North Course and Laranjal, the South Course at Quinta do Lago is regarded as one of Portugal's premier layouts. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook had the opportunity to discover why and shares his thoughts after playing this wonderful design. read more ...

The North Course at Quinta do Lago was totally redesigned back in 2014 by renowned American architect Beau Welling - in collaboration with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley. Golfshake's Matt Holbrook shares his thoughts after playing here. read more ...

The new golf season is approaching and TaylorMade has unveiled its range of golf balls for 2024, including the latest TP5 and TP5x models. Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall, has tested and reviewed the balls for us, including analysis of the technology and what it could mean for your game on the golf course. read more ...

Surrounded by the grounds of an orange grove, Laranjal is one of three outstanding courses situated in the ever popular Quinta do Lago Resort in the Algarve. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook describes the experience of playing this wonderful layout. read more ...

Titleist is a brand synonymous with the game of golf at the highest levels and its TSR3 family has only enhanced that enviable reputation in the minds of players from the tour to everyday clubs. read more ...

Father and son duo Kevin and Freddie Paver complete their review of some of the finest golf courses in Morocco by reflecting on their experience at the Royal Golf Marrakech Old Course. If you fancy walking in their footsteps, then our travel partners Golfbreaks offer golf packages to Morocco. read more ...

Father and son duo Kevin and Freddie Paver recently embarked on a memorable holiday to Morocco where they had the chance to play some of the finest golf courses in the country. Moving to Noria Golf Club, the guys review the place for us. read more ...

Father and son duo Kevin and Freddie Paver recently enjoyed a memorable trip to Morocco where they had the opportunity to play several of the leading golf courses in the country. Starting with Assoufid Golf Club, the guys review the course for us. read more ...

When you're playing golf regularly - especially during winter - then your clubs are likely to get dirty quickly! There are many different methods to keeping your equipment maintained - which is essential to ensure they remain at their best performing - but the Golf Mate Cleaning Brush might just be among the most handy options. read more ...

With the launch of its new Qi10 Max, Qi10 LS and Qi10, TaylorMade has declared that it has produced its most forgiving drivers yet. Ryan Rastall, Golfshake's Equipment Expert, has taken a closer look at each of the drivers for us, sharing his insights behind the technology and analysis of their performance courtesy of TrackMan. read more ...

Optimal performance is the mantra with regards to the development of TaylorMade's newly launched fairway woods - Qi10, Qi10 Max and Qi10 Tour. Ryan Rastall has taken a closer look at each of the woods from his Performance Centre at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds, where tested and reviewed the entire Qi10 Family. read more ...

TaylorMade has unveiled its latest offering for the hybrid golf club market. Referred to as Rescues, the new Qi10 Family boasts an innovative Carbon Crown in the Qi10 and Qi10 Max models, which frees up mass for weight distribution and forgiveness, while each club features a different shape, with the oversized Qi10 Max, classic Qi10 and compact Qi10 Tour. read more ...

TaylorMade has revealed its brand new Qi10 Irons for 2024, which have been engineered to find that attractive balance between a minimalist style alongside advanced technology. Designed to offer a game improvement iron that reduces slices, the Qi10 irons have significantly less right bias, which encourages straighter and more accurate shots. read more ...

Studying the Course Section and its many thousands of newly submitted reviews during the past 12 months, we have identified the venues in the UK that most impressed and resonated with the Golfshake Community. These are the golf courses that you really should have played in 2023 - so why not rectify that during the coming year! read more ...

If you're looking for inspiration about where to play in 2024, then here are just some golf courses that other golfers think you should play! read more ...

The year of 2023 was as busy as ever and these are 15 venues that acted as the most popular for Golfshake readers during the calendar year. read more ...

As we slowly approach the New Year, we have identified the 15 top rated golf courses on Golfshake for 2023. To celebrate those venues who have performed exceptionally well, we have provided a short synopsis on each facility and a review comment that one of you has left. read more ...

Thousands of you also have been adding reviews into the Golfshake Course Section this year, charting where you have played and what you thought about the venues. Providing an even greater incentive to share your thoughts - and as a little thank you to the Golfshake Community - we have launched a prize draw giveaway! read more ...

Tewkesbury Park is a luxury family owned destination featuring 27 holes of golf, an excellent boutique hotel and an impressive set of accompanying leisure facilities. Golfshake dispatched Ambassador Rob Treanor in Autumn 2023 to find out how this venue had continued to grow its reputation into being one of the finest destinations for a UK golf break. read more ...

Selby Golf Club, founded in 1907, is a charming par 71 heathland/parkland golf course situated in the mostly southerly point of North Yorkshire near Leeds, York and Doncaster. Golfshake Ambassador Richard Moore recently played and reviewed it for us. read more ...

Golfers don’t have to put away their clubs just yet if you want to keep playing in winter.  This article features 36 golf courses which have all been highly recommended from reviews submitted during winter months and could ensure you keep golf a little but more enjoyable. read more ...

Having previously tested and reviewed PAYNTR GOLF's X 002 LE, X 004 RS, and X-005 F, Golfshake Ambassador Mel Davies has become a connoisseur of the brand's golf shoes and now turns his attention to the X 006 RS. read more ...

There are golf courses dotted throughout the country that offer a memorable time for visitors that perhaps don't receive the wider acclaim and recognition that they deserve. Fortunately, that's where we can help, presenting to you now The Best Golf Courses You Probably Haven't Heard Of. read more ...

Bunker Mentality is an online golf brand who have been in existence for quite some time, but you may not have heard about them. Allow us to shine some light on the company and the type of products that they sell for avid golfers. read more ...

Cuater is the footwear arm of TravisMathew, and their sponsored players include PGA Tour stars Jon Rahm and Sam Burns. Also part of the Callaway family, Cuater is rapidly establishing itself as one of the leading collections in the golf market. Golfshake Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall, was sent The Moneymaker and The Ringer to test. read more ...

Utility clubs have been introduced to golf in a bid to make challenging clubs easier to use, which should boost confidence as a consequence. Golfshake Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall, was sent the new Callaway Apex Utility Wood to review and shares his extensive thoughts. read more ...

Golfshake Ambassador Ed Dimambro recently experienced the new FootJoy Performance Fit process, which proved to be an illuminating process and showed that he had been choosing the wrong pairs of golf shoes for a long time. Ed describes the process and the lessons he took away from it. read more ...

The Yorkshire area is brimming with fabulous golf courses and Howley Hall is certainly a member of that impressive group. Based on the outskirts of Leeds, only minutes from J27 of the M62, lies this terrific parkland setting that is easily accessible from major motorways - and it really should be on your list to play. read more ...

Stanedge Golf Club, situated between Chesterfield and Matlock, has been an underrated and unappreciated venue for many years by the wider golfing public. Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken recently visited and found a wonderful community facility. read more ...

Golfshake Travel Editor Andy Waple flew into little-known Derry Airport in Ireland to discover fantastic links golf all around, where he played Royal Portrush, Ballyliffin Old Links and the relatively new Tom Doak masterpiece, St Patrick’s Links at Rosapenna. read more ...

Ryan Rastall, Golfshake's Equipment Expert, was sent the Aim W12 watch from GolfBuddy to review and he shares his thoughts in a full video review. read more ...

You may not have considered the Isle of Bute as a possible destination for your next golf holiday, but here is an impassioned case as to why this jewel in the Firth of Clyde offers arguably the best value golfing menu in Scotland. read more ...

As winter approaches, it's always a time for golfers to reflect on what they have accomplished this season and what they hope to achieve next year. For many of us, that can include playing new courses, perhaps experiencing the layouts that have long held a place in your mind. Are these dream golf courses on your own personal list to play? read more ...

Spike Golf was started by three friends and for two reasons. Firstly it was to convert golfers from plastic tees to bamboo tees and secondly to add a bit of edge and youth to the game. Golfshake Ambassador Mel Davies has taken the opportunity to test their products. read more ...

Golfshake Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall, was invited to The Belfry by Callaway for a custom fitting. Having gamed his current clubs for two years, Ryan was in the market for a new set of sticks and tested several Callaway products. read more ...

From St Andrews to Carnoustie, many Scottish venues have played host to significant competitions, but their green fees match their reputation. We provide information on ten fantastic golf courses that you can play for $150 or less in a bid to make your Scottish trip more adventurous and memorable.
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