This week’s Open de France at Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Breteche offers a perfect opportunity for some players who missed out on the Ryder Cup to prove a point to both themselves and European captain Luke Donald.

Following yet another defeat for Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup, there will be calls by some to include Continential Europe to make the event more competitive, but unlike the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he doesn't want that to happen.

It's another week, and yet another winning moment for Scottie Scheffler, who edged out Ryder Cup team-mate Ben Griffin to lift the Procure Championship title, his sixth victory on the PGA Tour in 2025.

England's Charley Hull secured her first victory on the LPGA Tour since 2022 in dramatic fashion at the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G.

European Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren continued his stunning winning renaissance after claiming the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth for a second time.

Following the successful launch of the new and improved Golfshake App, we wanted to share a closer look at the key features and functionality that make it such a valuable tool for every golfer.

When Matt Fitzpatrick was announced as the final member of Luke Donald's Ryder Cup team, European fans seemed to be split on the decision, but Golfshake's Fin Tait explains why the Englishman fully merits his place on the side in New York.

A round of golf should be a cherished experience. So, it would take something significant to make you walk off and quit before completing your 18 holes. But it does happen. Could these things make you walk off the golf course?

When you think of a typical golf course, bunkers will be a regular feature, perhaps being present on each hole, providing a formidable hazard to avoid that adds to the strategic quality of the layout. However, there are some notable courses that don't have any bunkers whatsoever, which certainly qualifies them as being distinctive these days.

Golf clubs are always claiming some unique characteristic that makes them stand out from the crowd, which is understandable when you consider that there are around 3,000 courses dotted throughout Great Britain alone. But there can be only one highest layout, the venue that reaches closer to the sky more than any other.

Designed to support golfers in the harshest of conditions, ECCO GOLF has introduced its new BIOM H5 HIGH TOP BOA performance golf boot.

Whenever you talk to a group of golfers about which things frustrate them, the chances are that slow play will be one of the first issues raised, but there is an argument that fast play can also contribute to congestion on golf courses.

The Procore Championship would normally draw little attention - and would struggle to attract a decent field. But it is the first event in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Fall Series and it just happens to be the last tournament before the Ryder Cup, with many of Team USA competing this week.

A truly international star-studded field will tee it up at Wentworth this week for the BMW PGA Championship, with Tommy Fleetwood guaranteed a hero’s welcome home after winning the Tour Championship.

Luke Donald favoured experience and continuity with his Ryder Cup picks, but there were naturally some disappointed players, including Matt Wallace, who hadn't done enough to justify selection, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains.

The USA coasted to a crushing 17-9 victory over GB&I in the Walker Cup at Cypress Point, continuing their dominance of the event, with questions surely now to be asked about the future format with many calling for the inclusion of Continental Europe in an attempt to make things more competitive.

Twelve months ago Rory McIlroy suffered one of the most disappointing defeats of his career when Rasmus Hojgaard pipped him to the Irish Open. The world number two gained a huge amount of consolation by putting things right at The K Club to give himself a massive boost ahead of the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Providing golfers with an alternative option at the top end of their golf bag, Callaway has just launched both its new Apex UW and Apex UT, which are sure to intrigue serious and keen players.

FootJoy is continuing to equip golfers for all conditions by building on its HydroSeries and ThermoSeries franchises in its new AW'25 Collection.

Milled Grind has been an acclaimed range of wedges for TaylorMade, but what about the latest edition, the MG5, does that take this line to another level? Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall discovers just how they compare to the previous MG4 wedges.

Galvin Green has released the latest stage of its CONCEPT collection, the GALVIN GREEN CONCEPT // The Progression, which features new garments and colours to combine golf with street wear style.

Inspired by its designs from the 1990s, adidas has introduced EQT Golf, which is a versatile collection that brings together style and an athletic performance.

The Ryder Cup is approaching and many anticipate that the 'Battle of Bethpage' later this month in New York will be a classic. Celebrating this showpiece, Under Armour has launched its new 'Warning Golf Collection', which is a nod towards the fierce challenge of the host course.

There are many reasons why the Walker Cup is an essential watch for any golf enthusiast. It's an event rich with history, it's a refreshing taste of team match play, and it's an opportunity to follow some potential stars of the future. But this year, it shall also present a rare glimpse of what many people believe is the best course in the United States.

The latest phase of the renovation of the iconic Ailsa Course at the Trump Turnberry Hotel & Resort is now complete and has re-opened for general play. Golfshake's Andy Waple recently visited the venue and learned more about the changes and potential plans for the future.

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship has long been a highlight of the golfing calendar, bringing together some of the biggest names in the game alongside intriguing personalities from the wider world of sport. With major champions, Ryder Cup favourites, and Andy Murray set to play, the 2025 Dunhill Links has the potential to be a classic.

The 45th Ryder Cup is approaching, and it has all the makings of being an unforgettable spectacle. These teams include 24 of the finest golfers on the planet, but who has the edge, and where are the likely weak spots? We have decided to rank each of the competitors who will step into the gauntlet.

At the start of each golf season most of us set ourselves targets for the year ahead. The sport we have chosen can be incredibly frustrating and hitting those goals often involves a lot of hard work. What targets did you set yourself for this season - and have you accomplished them yet?

Luke Donald has gone down a proven and experienced route with his picks, which many observers will deem to be justified and the correct approach taken by a captain whose tenure in the role has offered a measured calmness that is yet to miss a step.

Rory McIlroy is undeniably the biggest star from this current generation in the game. When the Northern Irishman enters a tournament, it's a big deal, so let's take a look at where he's playing next.

The incredible Cypress Point will stage this week's Walker Cup between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland, with both teams full of players who could one day become household names.

Rory McIlroy is the star attraction at this week’s Irish Open as he returns in determined mood to avenge the defeat he suffered 12 months ago at the hands of Rasmus Hojgaard.

Tommy Fleetwood's victory at the Tour Championship was a wonderful spectacle, but was it the right way to determine the outcome of the FedEx Cup? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that changes are required for the 2026 season.

We all know that Scottie Scheffler is the world’s best golfer by a distance. Since the start of 2024 he has won 14 times. It is a remarkable record and Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the stats that have made the American so dominant.

South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence put a thoroughly miserable year on the PGA Tou behind him by holding off defending champion Matt Wallace to win the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre for the second time.

Slow play is one of the most contentious topics in the game, but what is the answer? We believe that there could be a more traditional solution that will keep people happy and ensure a happy medium-ground when it comes to the pace of play at your golf course.

As part of an exciting Open Weekend, the acclaimed Bentham Golf Course is staging a special Society Day that offers golfers the chance to play the course with friends at a discounted rate of £20 per person.

We all love nothing more than to walk down the middle of a fairway and find our golf ball sitting in a perfect lie, just begging to be hit properly. Sadly, golf is not always like that. So what are the shots that none of us relish? What are potential card wreckers?

It's been a long time since the Ryder Cup was last staged in England, but should the iconic event return to English soil, which venue should be chosen? Including past hosts, classic championship layouts, and modern designs, here are some intriguing suggestions.

Keegan Bradley finalised the US Ryder Cup team and the headline news is that he did not pick himself, instead choosing Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns.

Golfers worldwide are truly blessed that so many of the great arenas in our sport are located in spectacular destinations. Some courses are famed for their scenery, like Pebble Beach, and Old Head in Ireland, but when it comes to a visual treat, it's hard to beat the iconic Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.

The British Speedgolf Championship is one of the more unique events in the game and it will be staged at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club this September, with a maximum field of 70 competitors expected to participate in a challenge to combine speed with precision.

This year's major championships are now a memory, but planning is already going into 2026, with Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A jointly announcing that they are aligning qualification criteria for both the Masters Tournament and The Open.

Cleveland Golf has launched its new CBZ Wedge with Z-Alloy, which is a debut for this material in a cavity back design, meaning that the brand is once more at the forefront of innovation.

Luke Donald now knows his six automatic Ryder Cup qualifiers. But the next question is who is going to receive his six captain's picks, but, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains, that could provide him with some serious headaches.

The PGA Tour will stage a ninth Signature Event in 2026 at Doral's Blue Monster Course, owned by US President Donald Trump, which is a move that has divided opinion and raises several intriguing questions.

Even if you are someone who absolutely loves golf, that doesn't mean that there aren't things about it that won't get on your nerves. Golfers have all sorts of pet peeves that they encounter on the course, but what are the most common ones?

Everybody who has ever picked up a golf club wants to get better. We all want lower scores, better ball striking, more accurate drives, fewer putts.  So what can you do to improve your game and your scoring?

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing the USA at Bethpage Black next month following the recent run of form for many of the key players.

With the six automatic Ryder Cup places signed and sealed, a number of European golfers still have much to play for as they hope to catch the eye of captain Luke Donald before he names his six picks on September 1. So it comes as no surprise to see a strong field heading to Switzerland for the Omega European Masters.

After so many near-misses, England’s Tommy Fleetwood won the 2025 Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup and the small matter of a $10m first prize. 

European Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren continued his stunning winning renaissance after claiming the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth for a second time.

You learn a lot about yourself and others when playing the game of golf, but what are the lessons about the game that you wish you had known earlier? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares some of the things that he wish he knew sooner.

The Belfry was the cradle of the modern Ryder Cup, but for decades, the event hasn't made its way back to its spiritual home, or indeed even been staged in England. Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that it's about time that changed.

What makes golf a truly special activity are the remarkable landscapes across which the game is played. Some of these environments are more spectacular and unique than others, but we reckon that Andermatt Golf Course in Switzerland could be the most distinctive one that you'll have seen this year.

Golf technology hasn't stopped at the clubs, it has taken the humble golf trolley to whole new levels as well. From the simple push and pull manual trolleys, to electric trolleys with built-in GPS tracking systems. If you are in the market for a golf trolley, here are some of the top options for you!

How many rounds of golf have you played in your lifetime? That's something that many golfers can keep track of on Golfshake, either via the website or new app, but it'll be hard to imagine that most of us will have beaten the achievements of these four men.

It's been another blockbuster year for The Big Golf Race, the flagship golfing fundraiser of Prostate Cancer UK, which has so far raised over £1.25 million in 2025.

North East England is a magical region for golf and aiming to claim a greater share of the UK's inbound golf tourism market, Golf Tourism England is seeking to promote this area as an alternative to the rising green fees costs of Ireland and Scotland.

Rangefinders are one of the golf luxuries that often divides opinion amongst amateur golfers. However, the latest model from MILESEEY Golf truly demonstrates the latest technology that could play a pivotal role in your next round.

The Yorkshire Invitational has announced that former Ryder Cup captain, Mark James, will host this year's tournament at Ilkley Golf Club on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th of September 2025. 

Golf as a senior is a different game - and as you get older, the challenges change. But when does someone become a senior golfer, and what should you know about it?

Having a successful golf society weekend requires good organisation, but it also needs the perfect venue. We take a look at the qualities you should be looking for when choosing which place to take your society to.

Building on 50 years of history, COBRA Golf has announced the launch of its new BAFFLER Irons, which first appeared way back in 1975 after BAFFLER Rail technology was invented by company founder Tom Crow. Now, half a century later, these irons return as the brand's most innovative combo set yet.

Recent advancements in golf shoe design are revolutionising the game by enhancing comfort and performance on the course. These innovations are crucial for players seeking improved traction and flexibility.

No matter what level of golfer you are, even the best players in the world make mistakes, but so many of these are easily avoidable. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at some of the countless ways we all find to ruin our scorecards

We now know the identities of the six automatic qualifiers for the USA’s attempt to wrestle the Ryder Cup from Europe at Bethpage Black. US captain Keegan Bradley will announce the names of his six captain’s picks after the Tour Championship, and there is only one real question to be answered: will he pick himself?

Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy? All logic dictates that one or the other will walk away with the end-of-season spoils at this week’s Tour Championship at East Lake. An elite field of 30 will be playing for a fortune, with the PGA Tour tweaking the format yet again.

The British Masters at The Belfry this week has a special significance - it is the last counting event for Europe’s Ryder Cup hopefuls. And you can guarantee that there will be some drama at a course that is synonymous with our sport’s greatest team event.

Going into the Tour Championship, Tommy Fleetwood is still waiting for his first PGA Tour victory, despite several recent agonising attempts. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this week could be the moment for the Englishman.