If you're planning to download a golf GPS app, where should you start? Well, these are some of the most popular. Why not get one today and see what difference it could make to your game!

A comprehensive whitepaper study has found that there is an urgent need for action in the golf industry, as rising maintenance, insurance, and operational costs immediately threaten the closure of 433 clubs in Great Britain.

An increasing number of golfers are becoming drawn to the concept of flexible memberships, which should make this new points-based pass that has been introduced by the Bridgedown Group, owners of three London golf courses, most intriguing.

When golfers consider what is the most challenging links golf course in the UK, thoughts will instantly turn to the revered Championship Course at Carnoustie Golf Links. Part of what has forged that identity are the finishing holes on this brilliant layout.

Golf is a uniquely challenging sport that can follow us throughout our lifetimes. But the difficulty can evolve as you age. Golfshake's Derek Clements is an older golfer and he describes the ways that the game has become harder for him.

We take a look at the evolving digital and online habits of golfers, analysing data from our most recent survey which was completed by over 1,200 avid golfers and underlines the growing importance of social media platforms - especially YouTube.

The DP World Tour may well be taking a break after The Open but for some LIV golfers the action continues for a third successive week as they head to JCB Golf & Country Club in Uttoxeter.

Coming after The Open Championship, the 3M Open does not boast the strongest of fields. Nonetheless, Tony Finau, Sam Burns and Sahith Theegala are all playing, along with defending champion Lee Hodges and former US Open champion and runner-up at Royal Troon, Justin Rose.

Alex Cejka will defend his Senior Open title at Carnoustie this week hoping that the weather is somewhat kinder than it was 12 months ago when he won in brutal conditions at Royal Porthcawl.

Watching The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Golfshake's Derek Clements was bemused watching so many of the world's best golfers struggling to adapt to the conditions on the Ayrshire coastline. He asks, where are the shotmakers?

Should Tiger Woods retire from professional golf? That was a view expressed by Colin Montgomerie and the 15-time major champion's play at Royal Troon might suggest that he is done at this level. But Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that Woods has earned the right to make that decision when he wants to.

Xander Schauffele won his second major of the year at Royal Troon, completing an American clean sweep of golf’s biggest prizes in 2024.

Avoiding disasters is the most effective way of lowering your handicap, but making pars and birdies is always a solid confidence boost during a round - it gives you a fillip and helps to build momentum during your day. But how many should you make in your next round of golf?

Golfshake's Derek Clements had been struggling with his driving since returning to the game this year, so he enlisted the help of two golf professionals who have transformed his results following a driver fitting and subsequent lessons.

FootJoy is at the forefront of golf shoe technology and innovation, with their products ranking among the most acclaimed on the market. The FJ Quantum and Pro SLX are two headline releases for this year - but do they deliver the quality that you would expect?

Team GB's hopes of medal-winning golfers will be led by four individuals at the Olympic Games in Paris this year, and they will be equally divided between the men's and women's events.

Now that we're in the middle of summer, it's the peak of the golf season, the Open is about to tee off, and you should be feeling inspired to get out there and play as many rounds as possible. That's where Amazon's Prime Day comes timely, as the online retailer is offering many incredible deals, including for golf products.

It's often been said in sport that everyone remembers the winner and no one remembers who finished second, but that isn't strictly true when you think of the Open Championship. However, we have taken a look through the history books to pick out some runner-ups who didn't rival the winner for attention.

Despite their best efforts, many incredible players couldn't quite get over the line and become the Champion Golfer of the Year. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has picked out some of the finest names who didn't win the Open.

What is your favourite major golf championship in golf? Perhaps you love the Masters or appreciate seeing a US Open test, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he believes that the Open is golf's finest - and most essential - major championship.

Callaway's wedges are widely considered to rank among the very best in the industry, so golfers should be excited by the launch of the new Opus, which showcases an exciting technology in Spin Gen Face that brings three elements of spin together to deliver even greater short game control.

It's the final men's major championship of the year as The Open returns to Royal Troon on Scotland's Ayrshire coastline. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to one of the highlights of the sporting year, analysing the leading contenders and the challenge they are set to face.

It's time for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, which brings together the best players on the planet for the final men's major championship of the season. But who is most likely to get their hands on the Claret Jug on Sunday? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared ten picks to win.

The Open Championship has now given us a decade of first-time winners and we have seen many outsiders claim the Claret Jug in recent memory. But who could have a surprise run at Royal Troon? Derek Clements has some ideas.

This week marks the tenth occasion that The Open Championship has been staged at Royal Troon. It's a place with great history for American golfers. Here is a brief look back at what happened in each of the other editions.

Anybody who witnessed The Duel In The Sun at Turnberry in 1977, when Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus went toe to toe for four days, would have believed they had witnessed the finest tournament in Open Championship history. But Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson gave it a run for its money at Royal Troon in 2016.

Brian Harman not only won The Open at Royal Liverpool in 2023 - he did so by destroying a world-class field with a near-flawless performance on the greens.

Following his crushing loss at the US Open, Rory McIlroy faced the media at the Scottish Open, where he addressed what had happened at Pinehurst, the lessons learned, and why criticism of his caddie Harry Diamond is unjust.

The last thing that professional golf needs right now is yet more unseemly headlines. But that is exactly what we have had. Just when you thought that things might be settling down a golf instructor called Mike Schy, who worked with Bryson DeChambeau until 2018, has been accused of attempting to extort the US Open champion out of a seven-figure sum.

Robert MacIntyre made up for last year's Scottish Open heartbreak as he snatched a glorious victory on home soil  - and as he celebrated a memorable win the crowd burst into a chorus of Flower of Scotland.

Harry Hall produced the most unlikely of victories, claiming the Isco Championship in the most dramatic of circumstances, winning a five-man playoff by holing a chip for a birdie at the third additional hole.

Sergio Garcia ended a four-year winless drought when he defeated Anirban Lahiri in a playoff to claim the LIV Golf Andalucia title at his beloved Valderrama - his favourite golf course, located in his homeland of Spain.

They say that good things come in small packages - and Ayaka Furue proved it by winning the Evian Championship in thrilling fashion. At just 5ft tall, the shortest player on the LPGA Tour finished with an eagle three at the final hole to edge out Australia’s Stephanie Kyriacou.

The Open at Royal Troon will showcase golf in Ayrshire, which made it disappointing to read that nearby Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club had been vandalised just days before thousands of golfers descend on a region that gave birth to the sport's oldest major championship.

Royal Troon boasts a storied history and the tradition here is rich, but what is it like to play? Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall took on the Old Course at Royal Troon, including the famous short par three 8th, the Postage Stamp.

The game of golf continues to evolve and Pitch, the modern and revolutionary indoor golf club, aims to be at the forefront of that growth after unveiling expansion plans that will see four exclusive new venues opening across the UK and Ireland. 

Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura is currently overseeing a major renovation of its iconic Old Course to ensure that it remains one of the finest layouts to play and best venues to experience in Portugal.

Women's golf in this country has a great deal to thank Justin and Kate Rose for the establishment of The Rose Series and the opportunities it has given female golfers. The Rose Ladies Open in September is the next chapter in this vision, which both Justin and Kate have described in this feature article.

Golf is meant to be fun. As you grow older it can become a difficult, physically demanding and frustrating sport. But if you are aged 60 and over there is no reason why you still cannot enjoy this wonderful game. Golfshake's Derek Clements is a senior golfer and has come up with 10 tips that he hopes might help you to get the most from your game.

You might think that playing golf courses in Scotland can be expensive, and it often is, but there are so many wonderful places that can be experienced for a comparatively modest price. We have searched across the nation to identify 60 of the best golf courses in Scotland that you can play for under £50. 

Seve Ballesteros remains one of the most iconic players in golf history, and fans of the legendary Spaniard will be excited to hear that the Seve Ballesteros Foundation has announced the launch of SEVE, an apparel collection to be worn both on and off the course.

Dollar Golf is an online portal that has been created to help golfers find the answers to their swing issues, with the ambition behind the site being to effectively provide users with their own golf coach, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Golfshake Ambassador Mel Davies describes what you can expect from the service.

Keegan Bradley's appointment as US Ryder Cup captain surprised everyone - including the man himself. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he can't see the logic in the decision and outlines his doubts about Bradley's suitability for the job.

For months - even years - many had anticipated that Tiger Woods would take the reins as United States Ryder Cup captain in 2025, but the 15-time major champion has reportedly turned down that opportunity with Keegan Bradley set to instead become a shock appointment.

There can't be many more spectacular locations on the planet to enjoy than Lake Geneva, but that experience is exactly what the best players in the women's game will savour this week at The Evian Championship - and there is also the prestige of a major title on the line too.

Despite both sides seemingly moving closer to a positive resolution, LIV Golf's frontman Greg Norman remains as outspoken as ever, and that's something that Golfshake's Derek Clements struggles to accept and understand, as he explains in this week's View From The Fairway.

Rory McIlroy will return to the Renaissance Club in East Lothian to defend the Scottish Open title he won in such sensational fashion 12 months ago.

For the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Cameron Smith, preparations for the Open at Royal Troon will be completed at the entirely contrasting surroundings of the fearsome Valderrama in Andalucia.

The Scottish Open is one of Europe’s most iconic tournaments. It takes on special significance because it is held the week before The Open Championship and provides a good form guide. Here are five of the best.

While the limelight falls on the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy at Royal Troon, there are several surprise omissions. Here are just a few of the men who will be watching this year's Open on TV, just like the rest of us.

Ewen Ferguson secured his third DP World Tour title, winning the BMW International Open in Munich by two strokes and, in the process, landed a coveted place at this month's Open Championship at Royal Troon.

American Davis Thompson carded a closing seven-under-par 64 to win the John Deere Classic in Illinois by four strokes and claim a place in the field for The Open at Royal Troon.

Derek Clements offers his thoughts on the experience of food at golf clubs during his many years of playing the game along with his most recent experiences.  Whilst many golf clubs are doing a great job he asks whether there is more still to be done at some clubs when it comes to the dining options.

In our most recent survey, we wanted to find out what apps, services and devices you used for golf. With technology now playing such an important part in our everyday lives, it was no surprise to see the data backing up the benefits when it came to golf.

With many golfers simply purchasing golf clubs online or picking a new club straight off the rack in a retail store, how do they know they have the right club for their game. Golfshake Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall recently visited the Titleist National Fitting Centre to complete a full wedge fitting.

Prostate Cancer UK's The Big Golf Race fundraising initiative continues to see golfers across the UK take part in one of the fundraising challenges to help raise funds for vital reseach to help save men's lives.  Just like brothers, Jamie and Adam Bather who have used their father’s prostate cancer diagnosis as extra motivation when they took on The Big Golf Race recently.

Garmin unveils the Approach Z30 smart laser range finder. Easy-to-use device relays ranged distances to smartwatches, the Garmin Golf app and provides more on-course features to help elevate your game.

Golfshake has several useful tools to help you plan where to play golf – and which courses are the best for enjoyment, value, hospitality and a whole heap more.

AS GOLFERS, we are spoilt for choice. No matter where in the country we live, there are going to be plenty of golf courses within striking distance - and many others vying for our custom for overnight stays. So how on earth do we choose the ones that we want to play? 

In the hunt for a spot in The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Justin Rose and English amateur Dominic Clemons stood out among the sixteen qualifiers who secured their place through Final Qualifying.

Derek Clements takes a fun look at some of the people you might play a round of golf and what you can learn from their on-course behaviour.

Cleveland Golf announced the launch of the all-new HALO XL Full-Face Irons earlier this year into the game improvement category.  Find out what Golfshake Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall thought when he tested out on the course.

Solex, the sports-focused sun cream brand, has announced its collaboration with several popular venues in the UK and Ireland to safeguard golfers from the harmful effects of sun exposure, with the innovative Solex sun cream applicator now available at some of golf’s leading courses.
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Galvin Green has released its latest Sustainability Review, providing insights to the company over the past 18 months highlighting their ongoing commitment to ethical practices and the environment. The 43 page report showcases the company's ongoing efforts to promote sustainability in their production processes and future goals in this area.

Golfshake Equipment expert Ryan Rastall recently tested out three Seed golf ball models: SD-01, SD-02, and SD-X1 at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds.  The Seed golf balls are designed and engineered to be tour-level golf balls offered at a more affordable price point as part of their unique direct to consumer sales strategy.
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A HOST of German stars will be hoping to take the limelight at this week’s BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried. Making a sentimental return to his homeland will be Bernhard Langer.

THE John Deere Classic is a big tournament for Jordan Spieth. He is a two-time winner at TPC Deere Run in Illinois but is not having the best of seasons. Defending Champion Sepp Straka returns following T23 at the Travelers Championship.

A total of 36 teams of four will battle it out over two days in a bid to become the fourth Aramco Team Series London Team Champions.  After her title-clinching eagle on the 18th hole last year, Georgia Hall will return as the defending Team Captain and will be joined by fellow English star Charley Hull.

With the fourth major around the corner. In this weeks' 'View From The Fairway' - Sports Writer Derek Clements questions howe we currently consumer golf coverage and asks whether it is time for major changes.

MARCEL SIEM won his sixth DP World Tour title at the 2024 Italian Open - following his long awaited return to the winners circle at the Hero Indian Open in 2023.  He edged out Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin in a playoff.