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Stunning French Golf Course Will Now Become Even Better

There is some very good news coming from south west France where Golf de Moliets has joined the impressive Resonance Golf Collection, which runs 12 courses in France and Belgium. Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple explains what this new arrangement means for the venue.


The Open Final Qualifying 2025 - What You Need to Know

288 players will be competing for a minimum of 20 spots into The Open at Royal Portrush as Final Qualifying gets underway from Dundonald Links, Burnham & Berrow, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook picks out the names that you need to be keeping an eye on.


Is Golf REALLY in a Healthy Place Right Now?

There's been a lot said and written about the health of golf, but what is the perception of those who are on the ground? Much of the information disclosed by the governing bodies paints a positive picture of the current state of the game, but we wanted to see whether that was actually reflected in reality.


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.


BMW International Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The DP World Tour heads to Munich for the BMW International Open where a pair of Masters champions - Sergio Garcia and Patrick Reed - will be hoping to make an impression on a field that is packed with European hopefuls, including the in-form Kristoffer Reitan.


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.


Aldrich Potgieter What's In The Bag 2025

Aldrich Potgieter claimed his maiden PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic, prevailing after a marathon playoff. The hugely gifted 20-year-old South African made an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth extra hole to defeat Max Greyserman at Detroit Country Club.


Adrien Saddier What's In The Bag 2025

At the 200th time of asking, Frenchman Adrien Saddier won his maiden DP World Tour title at the 2025 Italian Open, beating countryman Martin Couvra by two shots. He finished at 14-under-par, making five birdies in his last nine holes at Argentario Golf Club.


What Stops Golfers Playing More Often

Consider the lifestyle of your dreams - just how much would golf be part of it? There's no doubt that many of you would gladly play every day if that was possible, but reality, unfortunately, gets in the way and prevents a significant number of golfers from consuming as much of this game as they desire.


The Best Golf Watches to Buy 2025

Being aware of your yardage from the pin is essential, and thanks to GPS devices such as mobile apps and watches, knowing your distances has never been so accessible. Here are five of the best golf watches on the market for 2025.


Should You Travel Abroad With Your Golf Clubs or Not

Many golfers love to travel abroad for a holiday - playing magnificent, immaculately presented courses in a beautiful climate, which is an experience that is hard to beat. But there can be anxiety when it comes to planning, especially when choosing to take your own golf clubs with you or not.


Green Fees Keep Rising at Golf Courses But Are They Worth It

The overwhelming majority of golfers relish the opportunity to visit a wide variety of courses and experience different layouts aside from their home club, but it has often become an increasingly expensive venture as green fees have risen dramatically in recent years - many of them far beyond the rate of inflation.


20 of The Best Golf YouTube Channels to Watch

YouTube is an absolute gold mine for golf content online. For anyone who is yet to dive into the YouTube golf scene, Golfshake's Fin Tait takes you through 20 of the largest golf channels on YouTube. This list ranges from coaching content to course content and general fun videos, so be sure to check out any of the channels that catch your eye.


PGA Pro Plays World Record 184 Golf Holes in 22 Hours

Completing an extraordinary challenge to raise money that will help drive lifesaving research into prostate cancer, PGA Professional Nick Brewaeys and his friend Ross Lawrance played 184 holes in 21 hours and 45 minutes, smashing a Guinness World Record by three holes.


Why Can't Golfers Get The Tee Times They Want

Golfers have many common frustrations that are regularly expressed, many relating to slow play, course conditions and the cost of green fees, but none of them grind your gears quite like being unable to secure the tee times that you would like.


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.


Italian Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

After a brief break the DP World Tour returns to action this week with the Italian Open at Argentario Golf Club. Marcel Siem defends his title against a field that includes home favourites Guido Migliozzi and Francesco Laporta.


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.


Keegan Bradley What's In The Bag 2025

There was more PGA Tour agony for Tommy Fleetwood as the Englishman failed to convert a one-shot lead on the final hole at the Travelers Championship, which opened the door for American Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley to make a birdie that saw the 39-year-old claim this title for the second time in three years.


Minjee Lee What's In The Bag 2025

Windy conditions made the Fields Ranch East Course at PGA Frisco a formidable test, but it was Australia's Minjee Lee who held her nerve to claim a third major title at the Women's PGA Championship.


What I Want From Golf Club Memberships in The Future

There are reasons to feel optimistic about the future of golf clubs, but there are aspects that could undeniably be improved. Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared his thoughts on what he wants to see from golf club memberships in the future.


Is This Really The Grumpiest Golfer in Britain

Have we really found Britain's grumpiest golfer? It's certainly a competitive field, with many contenders, but Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that he could the person who deserves that title and he explains why in this new article.


What The USGA Got Wrong at Oakmont

In the days since JJ Spaun holed that incredible putt to win the 125th US Open at Oakmont much has been said and written about the course. Golfshake's Derek Clements has no complaints there, but he believes that the organisers got one thing badly wrong.


Amateur Golfer Takes on 72 Holes of Competitive Golf in Two Days

Can you play too much golf? Well, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook was pushing his limits when playing in 72 holes of competitive golf across two days, which followed three days of playing in Mallorca. You can now see how successful this marathon effort was!


Srixon ZXi Drivers Review

Golfshake Gear Expert Ryan Rastall is back with another review and this time taking a look at the new 2025 Srixon ZXi Driver family testing out the Max, Standard & LS models at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds.


How to Become a Better Golfer This Summer

You will have noticed that summer has arrived. It means there is lots of time for us all to improve our games in 2025. Here are a few things you might want to try before the nights start drawing in!


Royal Portrush is Ready to Host The Open Championship This Summer

The 153rd Open is now just one month away, meaning that final preparations are well underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club for the return of the most historic championship in the game from July 13-20.


Are These The Worst Things About Golf

We love golf, but that doesn't mean that the sport is perfect, far from it. Golfshake's Derek Clements has described some of the things that drive him nuts about this game - and he is probably not alone!


Top YouTuber Rick Shiels Takes on The Big Golf Race

Golfers nationwide have been participating in The Big Golf Race to raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK, and among them was Rick Shiels, the world's most-watched golf content creator, who took on a 100-hole challenge last week.


Do You Play More Golf Courses Than The Average Golfer

There is so much to love about golf, but perhaps the greatest aspect of this wonderful game is the plentiful number of courses that we all have the opportunity to play. Have a think about how many golf courses you typically play during an average season - and let's see how you compare to the average golfer.


This is The Most Important Club in Your Golf Bag

What is the most important club in your golf bag? That is a question that we put to everyday golfers. Derek Clements shares his thoughts on the results and explains why the majority are correct in their thinking.


Why Golf Clubs Should Encourage Visitors to Review Their Course

Online reviews have become an essential resource in this digital age. The same can be said for golf courses as an increasing number of possible visitors now carefully study ratings posted on the internet before making the decision to book a tee time.


KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The third women’s major of the season gets under way at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas this week with every member of the top 100 in the world rankings playing in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.


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.


Unmissable Oakmont Carnage Was Proper US Open Test

They promised that Oakmont would be a formidable, brutal challenge for the world's best golfers, and that's exactly what happened. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this was a classic US Open test - the way golf at this level should be played.


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.


JJ Spaun What's In The Bag 2025

American JJ Spaun was the last man standing, holing a monstrous putt on the final green to win the US Open at Oakmont by two shots from Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre. And that putt meant he was the only man in the field to break par.


What You Need to Know About Mini Drivers

You may have noticed that mini drivers have started to become more common, but what exactly are these clubs and why are they now an increasingly popular option for golfers to include in their bag? Golfshake's Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall explains the benefits and how a mini driver could help you.


How to Convince Someone to Take Up Golf

If you are reading this, the chances are that you probably love golf, but how would you get someone else into the game, what arguments would convince them that is the sport they've always been looking for? Golfshake's Derek Clements makes the case.


Every Golfer Can Relate to These Struggles

Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has been taking everyone through the highs and lows of his golf season in a recent series of videos - and a brand new episode has just dropped! It's fair to say that the struggles are continuing - but that is something that we reckon many golfers can relate to.


Wilson Golf Adds Raw Finish to Staff Model ZM Wedges

Wilson Golf has enhanced its range of Staff Model ZM Wedges by offering a RAW finish option for golfers to consider, meaning that they could benefit from a tour-inspired style and performance.


The Big Golf Race Tees Off to Save Men's Lives This June

Throughout June - which has days with the most sunlight and hosts Men’s Health Week - golfers are taking to the fairways to play 36, 72 or 100 holes in a day to support Prostate Cancer UK by taking on The Big Golf Race to raise vital funds to help save men’s lives.


What Can Make Golfers Walk Off The Golf Course

What could make you walk off a golf course? It's something that most golfers have probably done at some point, for one reason or another. Golfshake's Derek Clements describes several of the main factors that make golfers quit their round.


Which Golf Courses Are Hosting The US Open in The Future

The USGA has taken a somewhat interesting approach to the future hosts of the US Open, by revealing the venues for almost every year up until 2051! With that comes plenty of time to get researching and time to get ready for each iconic US Open venue that is coming our way. Golfshake's Fin Tait takes a closer look at them.


Best European Hopes at The US Open 2025

The US Open is rapidly dawning upon us, and the stage is set for the third major of the season, but which Europeans should you be keeping a close eye on? Golfshake's Fin Tait has picked out some names to watch.


The US Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Bryson DeChambeau defends the US Open as America's national championship makes a welcome return to its most feared venue, Oakmont, where world number one Scottie Scheffler will be hoping to move another step closer to the career grand slam. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what should be a fascinating week.


10 Picks to Win The US Open 2025

Oakmont is arguably the ultimate US Open test - meaning that this year's championship has all the potential to be a classic. Most eyes will be on the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, but anything can happen in this event. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his picks to win - including a couple of outside bets.


10 Outsiders to Watch at The US Open 2025

Ahead of the US Open at Oakmont, most of the attention will be on the favourites, but as we all know, the field is far deeper than that and a considerable number of players will be hoping to launch a surprise bid to secure America's national championship. Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out some standout candidates.


Why Golfers Should Embrace The Challenge of The US Open

Oakmont is considered by many to be the most challenging of US Open venues, which should make this week's championship quite a spectacle. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the competitors and golf fans must embrace the test and everything that this week provides.


The Best Golfers Who Never Won The US Open

There have been some surprising winners of the US Open, but some of the best players ever to grace the fairways have missed out, nobody more so than Phil Mickelson, who has finished second six times. We look at some notable names who never did claim America's national title.


Rory McIlroy Hopes That it Will Be Third Time Lucky at The US Open

Rory McIlroy has suffered successive heartbreaking losses at the US Open. In 2023 he came up one short behind Wyndham Clark, and last year he threw away the title, with Bryson DeChambeau the beneficiary this time. Will it be third time lucky in 2025?


How Bryson DeChambeau Won The 2024 US Open

Last year at the US Open, it was Bryson DeChambeau who triumphed at Pinehurst following an extraordinary recovery shot from a bunker on the final hole to snatch the title away from Rory McIlroy who endured an agonising finish.


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.


Joaquin Niemann Wins Yet Another LIV Golf Event

Joaquin Niemann fired a final round 63 to claim a one shot victory at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club - his fourth LIV victory of 2025.


Connor Sime What's In The Bag 2025

Connor Syme joined Calum Hill and Ewen Ferguson to become the third Scottish winner on the DP World Tour in 2025 as he was crowned KLM Open champion in Amsterdam for his first title.


Have You Ever Played a 12 Hole Golf Course

A golf course should consist of 18 holes, or maybe even a loop of nine that you can go around twice, right? That's generally the established norm - but there are some notable exceptions to that rule. Have you played a 12-hole golf course? There are a surprising number of them around.


Amateur Golfer Experiences Highs And Lows of This Game

Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook shares the second episode of his Amateur Golfer Diary, where he ventures out to play at Stowmarket before having a lesson with PGA Pro Sam Forgan. You can see which tweaks and adjustments that Sam suggests for Matt's golf swing, providing valuable instruction on his quest to drop his handicap even further.


What Are The Different Kinds of Golf Wedges

The golf bag is full of specifications and intricacies. However, nothing is as delicate as the wedges you carry. Having the correct set of wedges, all with the correct loft and bounce, covering you for every situation is essential. It is crucial to understand your carry distances with these clubs, ensuring that there is never more than a 15-yard gap in between them.


New Pathway to Golf Programme Launched to Inspire Beginners

BGL, which owns and operates 22 courses across 10 golf clubs, has launched a new programme that intends to make this game more accessible to beginners.


Local Celebrity Takes on The Big Golf Race in The East Midlands

Golfers nationwide are taking on The Big Golf Race to raise awareness and vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK. It's a formidable but rewarding challenge and a local East Midlands celebrity participated this week, as Jamie Christian, best known as The Giant from hit TV show Gladiators, pledged his support.


South West England Aims to Become Alternative Golf Tourist Destination

Could the South West of England become an alternative destination for American golfers travelling over to the United Kingdom and Ireland? That's exactly what Golf Tourism England is hoping to accomplish.


Gladiators Star Takes on The Big Golf Race For Prostate Cancer UK

Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken had the chance to join Jamie Christian-Johal, better known as Giant from the popular BBC TV show Gladiators, who was participating in a full 72-hole Marathon supporting The Big Golf Race to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.


Titleist Launches New AVX & Tour Soft AIM 360 Golf Balls

Titleist has unveiled its AVX and Tour Soft AIM 360 golf balls, which feature a new 360-degree marking designed to improve precision and accuracy in alignment. These are the first models introduced by Titleist to feature a full 360-degree marking.


Golf Playing Habits Survey 2025

Whether you’re a regular club golfer or non-club or society golfer, we want to hear from you! Take our new survey to share your golfing habits - from when and where you play to spending, travel, and what golf means to you. 


Take a Look Inside New Mizuno DP World Tour Truck

Engineered to deliver a state-of-the-art mobile facility that provide top players with everything they could possibly need, Mizuno has revealed its new DP World Tour Truck, which has been completely reimagined to meet the evolving needs of today’s game - providing more space, more functionality, and a more immersive brand experience. 


Acclaimed Golf Course Launches Dynamic New Tee Layout

Designed by the late, great Seve Ballesteros, The Shire London is celebrating its 18th year by launching a new Combo tee layout that will make this distinctive and challenging course even more dynamic and inclusive for all golfers.


How Far Should Average Golfers Hit Their Driver

How far should average golfers hit their driver? Distance isn't everything in golf, but who wouldn't want to have the ability to hit the ball that little bit further? There has been significant research undertaken on this topic and you might be surprised by the findings that have been uncovered.


What Makes a Great Golf Course in 2025

The traditional concept of a great golf course focused heavily on the physical elements: the design of the course, the quality of the greens, and the aesthetic appeal. While these remain important, the modern golfer’s priorities extend beyond the game itself. Phil Grice of Custodian Golf explains what makes a great golf course in 2025.


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.


KLM Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Guido Migliozzi returns to The International to defend his KLM Open title this week, 12 months on from his thrilling playoff victory over Joe Dean and Marcus Kinhult.


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