The Grant Thornton Invitational brings together 16 PGA Tour and 16 LPGA Tour players competing in teams of two at Tiburon Golf Club for an opportunity to boost their Christmas funds.

As you would expect, there is a strong South African presence in the field for this week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship, which will be staged in Johannesburg rather than its traditional venue at Leopard Creek.

Hideki Matsuyama ended the year as well as he began it. The 33-year-old former Masters champion hit his approach at the first playoff hole to three feet and made the birdie putt to beat Alex Noren, of Sweden, and win the Hero World Challenge.

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen saved his best until last as he fought off the challenge of a resurgent Cameron Smith to claim his maiden DP World Tour title by winning the Australian Open.

Kristoffer Reitan held off playing partners Jayden Schaper and Dan Bradbury on a tough final day of the Nedbank Golf Challenge to secure his second DP World Tour title. He began the day with a five-shot lead but left the door open for the chasing pack as he struggled for consistency.

After the overwhelming response to our original piece on why golfers might not renew their club memberships in 2026, we’ve gone a step further. Drawing on fresh Golfshake survey data and the many comments golfers shared with us, this article explores why most players still plan to renew, why a significant minority remain unsure, and what clubs might do to keep more members onside.

Not sure what to do now the 2025 golf season is over? Matt Holbrook talks stats, goals, open competitions and golf trips to make 2026 your best season so far.

Find out what should and shouldn’t be in your golf bag, how to lighten the load, set up a smarter winter bag and avoid the usual clutter and bad habits.

TravisMathew Cyber Week sale: up to 60% off golf clothing and footwear, with a free hat on spends over £120. Discover standout savings before 5 December.

Discover Srixon’s new ZXiR & ZXiR HL game improvement irons for 2026, featuring i-ALLOY technology, high-launch performance and a full Golfshake review.

Laurie Canter makes a bold switch to Majesticks GC for the 2026 LIV Golf season, snubbing a coveted Tour card to rejoin LIV Golf.

The Open’s new Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale gives 12 golfers one final shot at The 154th Open, plus a Heroes Classic and fresh reasons to be there early.

Heading for winter sun with your clubs? Use this pre-travel checklist to pack smart, protect your gear, track your luggage and avoid airport stress on your golf trip.

Discover why winter golf is worth embracing, how to stay warm and comfortable on the course, what to put in your winter golf bag, and how year-round play can seriously improve your game.

A complete winter golf clothing guide from Golfshake: waterproofs, thermal layers, hats, gloves and mitts to keep you warm and dry so you can play your best all winter.

ProQuip’s Aqualite Pro and ultra-light PROPAC-LITE jackets deliver reliable waterproof protection, stretch comfort and sustainable, packable design for all-weather golf.

New data from Sporting Insights shows golf rounds in Great Britain surged again in 2025, with record participation, busy clubhouses and strong growth across England, Scotland and Wales sustaining the post-Covid boom.

Rory McIlroy headlines a world-class Australian Open at Royal Melbourne as he chases a record-equalling Race to Dubai, with Cameron Smith, Joaquin Niemann and rising LIV stars in pursuit.

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his Hero World Challenge title at Albany as Tiger Woods’ future, Ryder Cup emotions and rising stars like Robert MacIntyre and JJ Spaun dominate the storylines.

Joost Luiten’s selection row, Viktor Hovland’s debut, Haotong Li’s bid for history and Marco Penge’s breakout season all collide at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, ‘Africa’s Major’, in Sun City.

LIV’s 72-hole shift, Bryson DeChambeau’s pleas, Rory McIlroy’s warnings and unresolved DP World Tour appeals all point to the same conclusion: men’s professional golf’s fracture shows no sign of ending.

With 29 different winners and no clear icon, the LPGA Tour is crying out for a true superstar as Nelly Korda, Jeena Thitikul, Charley Hull and Lottie Woad battle to become the face of the women’s game.

David Puig followed in the footsteps of European legend Seve Ballesteros as he became only the second Spanish winner of the BMW Australian PGA Championship.

Wet and cold hands on the course can be an absolute nightmare, but with the right preparation and gear, you can still play your best golf this winter despite the wet weather. This guide will give you everything you need to know before you purchase any winter golf gloves!

Every golfer is different, but when you bring a group of them together, several common issues will be mentioned. Here are some of the biggest problems that many players want golf clubs - and the wider game - to address in 2026.

And so another season on the PGA Tour has come to an end. For those who finished in the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings, 2026 represents an opportunity to earn much gold. But for those who finished outside the top 100 there is a future filled only with uncertainty. And there are some very high-profile names in that list.

This is a great time of the year to stock up on essentials like golf balls, or maybe even purchase a treat for someone you know at Christmas. We have taken a look through their latest offerings and found something for everyone as we bring to you now a selection of the finest Amazon Black Friday golf deals for 2025!

There are many incredible Black Friday deals out there for golfers to consume and we have scoured the internet to find some of the very best for you to choose from!

Embarking on a luxury train journey across Italy with superb rounds of golf thrown in sounds like the stuff of dreams, but the newly launched experiences by La Dolce Vita Orient Express might just be the most expensive golf trips we've ever seen!

It was just a few years ago when Cam Smith was undisputedly one of the truly elite players in the game, but what has happened to the Australian, former Open champion?

Tiger Woods turns 50 at the end of the year, but will he make a comeback in 2026 and where could that be? One of his closest confidants has stated that the 15-time major winner might appear at two unlikely golf courses next season.

If you're someone who typically uses a trolley on the golf course, but doesn't find the idea of it coming home caked in mud after each round too appealing, then there might just be an alternative solution for you to consider this winter.

When should you change your golf glove, what are the best for winter, and do you even need to wear one? Golfshake's Derek Clements and Advanced PGA Professional Aaron Holtom have all the answers to your biggest questions.

Less than two weeks after Matt Fitzpatrick brought the curtain down on the 2025 season by winning the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, we move to a new continent and it all kicks off once again in Australia.

Golf tournaments rely on the input of sponsors to exist, but are these backers getting enough from players who enter tournaments? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that, in some cases, they should expect more.

Former Open champion Henrik Stenson - who was set to be Ryder Cup captain in 2023 before he joined LIV Golf - has been relegated from that circuit and will now rejoin the DP World Tour. But at 49, what does the future hold for the Swede?

It is probably fair to say that Atthaya Thitikul quite enjoys the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. Known as Jeeno, the Thai golfer successfully defended the title, picking up a cool $4m - the biggest prize in women’s golf. 

Sami Valimaki wrote himself into the history books by winning the RSM Classic by a single shot as he became the first golfer from Finland to win on the PGA Tour.

It can feel like Amazon is taking over the world and the online retailer has increasing levels of prominence in our lives. And you might be stunned to discover that it now sells their own golf balls. But are they actually any good? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has the answers.

It may seem like a distant memory now but we have just enjoyed the driest and warmest summer in memory. It meant that greenkeepers the length and breadth of the land faced some huge challenges in keeping our courses playable. And the good news is that, according to our latest membership survey, you have singled out the greens staff for special praise.

Should a round of golf be reduced to 12 holes to attract wider participation? Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods are among those who have shown support for the idea - Sir Nick believes it is more time efficient and makes the game more exclusive.

Winter golf often comes with compromises, some more frustrating than others. You could argue that any opportunity to play should be embraced and seen as a positive, but at the same time it can become a tough sell if the conditions are particularly inclement. Let's take a look at the things that everyday golfers most dislike about winter golf.

Would golfers rather win the Masters or the Open? It's a question that everyone has thought about in their dreams. Let's take a look into the factors that could have you favouring one of these special major championships instead of the other.

Winter golf can be a tough sell at many courses throughout the UK, but when you have somewhere that remains in good condition 365 days of the year, then you are especially fortunate. West Lothian’s Deer Park Golf & Country Club is providing just that courtesty of significant investment in winter course care and maintenance.

Vale do Lobo is one of the most celebrated and famed golf resorts in the Algarve and it might just be the perfect location for those golfers who are seeking a memorable break this winter.

Are you using the right golf ball? Golfers typically have a brand that they favour, but not every model produced by the manufacturers is best suited for your game.

World number one Scottie Scheffler produced a spectacular performance to win The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, but the championship itself delivered on several fronts, as independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland has shown that it generated over £280 million in economic benefit.

Many senior golfers don't believe that they are getting a fair deal at their clubs, but how fair is that belief? Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a closer look at why older players are concerned but explains how they have earned the right to play more.

The PGA Tour makes its way to the tranquil landscape of St Simmons Island, Georgia, for The RSM Classic, but that relaxing backdrop will contrast against the exacting pressure that is on certain players ahead of the final event of the year.

For the first time in the history of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, England has two players in the top 10. You will not be at all surprised to learn that one of them is Charley Hull, who is ranked sixth. However, you may be rather more surprised to discover that the other is Lottie Woad.

And so the curtain comes down on yet another incredible DP World Tour season. The Masters was won by a European, the Ryder Cup won by Europe on American soil, a host of potentially world-class European golfers emerged and established stars proved they remain as good as ever. It’s not been a bad season, has it?

On a day of brutally tough conditions, Adam Schenk produced some incredibly creative shotmaking to win his first PGA Tour title at the 243rd attempt at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

Matt Fitzpatrick stole Rory McIlroy’s thunder, beating the Northern Irishman in a playoff to claim the DP World Tour Championship for a third time - but he couldn’t stop McIlroy winning a seventh Race to Dubai crown.

The winter is quickly rolling in, the temperatures are dropping, and the rain is on the horizon. If you want to carry on playing your best golf this winter, then this article is for you. This guide on the best waterproofs in golf will give you all the details you need to know to stay nice and dry on the course this winter, as well as some of our recommendations.

Just how important is a pre-shot routine for golfers, what do many of us get wrong about them, and what can be done to improve yours? Here is some advice that could help you to build a more consistent routine that will offer many benefits.

Yas Links was recently showcased during the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, and it has received acclaim at the prestigious World Golf Awards, where it was voted Abu Dhabi’s Best Golf Course 2025.

Quinta do Lago is a huge favourite among the Golfshake Community and that acclaim has been further justified after it secured a pair of coveted and prestigious continental and global titles at the 2025 World Golf Awards.

Former Masters champion and Ryder Cup icon, Sergio Garcia has long divided opinion, but it seems that critics are united in praise for his first major golf course design project.

Follow in the footsteps of champions and enjoy an unforgettable getaway at golf’s original major. For 2026, The 154th Open returns to Royal Birkdale and for the first time, The Open is offering ticket and accommodation packages allowing you to experience every moment in comfort and style.

We are coming to the end of another golfing year, one that has been notable for the incredible summer weather we enjoyed. But our latest membership survey reveals that although most of us took advantage of the long sunny days, our sport still faces many of the same old issues.

Whether it be declining membership numbers, the impact of climate change, coastal erosion, and even repeated vandalism, many golf courses in the UK face a perennial battle. These struggles can expose vulnerabilities that place venues at risk of the gravest threat of all - property development.

What is it that seniors want from their golf clubs, what are their chief concerns and worries, and are there tensions with younger golfers?

The future of the PGA Tour will be on display at this week’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship in the shape of 18-year-old Blades Brown and Luke Clanton. 

After 37 regular tournaments and four majors, not to mention an unforgettable Ryder Cup, the DP World Tour season reaches its climax this week at the DP World Tour Championship.

LIV Golf may currently be in the midst of its off-season, but that hasn't stopped the circuit from dominating headlines, as there are many rumours swirling around about the future of several leading names in professional golf.

Ben Griffin's dream season continued as he shot a final round of 63 at El Cardonal at Diamante to win the World Wide Technology Championship by two strokes over Chad Ramey and Sami Valimaki.

History repeated itself for England’s Aaron Rai as he defeated Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff to win the Abu Dhabi Championship - exactly as he did at the Scottish Open five years ago. 

There are moments in golf that defy logic, maths and common sense. For most of us, a single hole-in-one would be enough to dine out on for decades. For 74-year-old Lyn Parry, it’s become almost - routine.

Do you hit your 7-iron far enough? Golfshake's Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall has explained how different lofts, shafts, swing speeds and techniques can all influence your distance and consistency.

It's now five years since the World Handicap System was launched, but has the WHS made the game better or worse? Golfers have told us whether they think it's been a success or not.