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Breathtaking new golf course is coming to Canada in 2027
Canada is an astonishing country for golf and that success story is being accelerated by Cabot, a leading developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, who have something new coming in 2027.
The BMW PGA at Wentworth will be played AFTER the Ryder Cup in 2027
The DP World Tour has announced its schedule for the 2027 season, which includes a few intriguing additions and changes, including confirmation that the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth will be played the week after the Ryder Cup.
The worst places where you can find yourself on the golf course
In an ideal world we would hit the middle of every fairway, stripe every fairway wood, rifle every iron to the heart of the green and hole every putt we look at. But golf isn’t that game. So where are some of the worst places you can find yourself on the course?
Have you achieved your golf goals for this year?
At the start of each year, many golfers will set themselves targets for the season ahead. Have you achieved all of yours? Golfshake's Derek Clements describes some of the things that you should want to accomplish and how life can get in the way.
North Course at Monte Rei completes landmark renovation
The North Course at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club is widely considered to be among the finest in both Portugal and Continental Europe, so golfers out there will be excited to hear that the venue has completed its landmark renovation and officially reopened.
Takomo launches new Ignis D2 driver
Takomo is an exciting brand that is crafting products that should intrigue golfers. Having first tested and reviewed their Ignis D2 fairway woods, we're thrilled to see that the new Ignis D2 has just been unveiled.
Story of mystery Scottish golf course takes another twist
One of the most inexplicable mysteries in Scottish golf has just taken another twist. gWest, which is a full, 18-hole layout on a vast property that is located just yards from Gleneagles, has sat mostly dormant for almost 20 years. But now it's for sale.
This will convince you to become a golf club member
With the end of the golf season approaching, many of you may be considering your options for the future. Do you stay with your golf club, do you join a new one, or are you a nomadic golfer looking for reasons to join a club? This story will convince you to become a golf club member.
Under Armour reveals new Fall Winter 2026 Golf Collection
Playing golf in the winter months can be hugely rewarding - but you need to have the right gear. That's why Under Armour has revealed its new Fall/Winter 2026 Golf Collection, which has been built around the brand’s Total Condition Layering system - to help golfers stay warm, dry and performing at their best.
BMW PGA Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
A who's who of European golf will it up at Wentworth this week for the DP World Tour’s showpiece event, the BMW PGA Championship. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what is always one of the highlights of the golfing year.
Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The PGA Tour returns this week with a new event, the Biltmore Championship Asheville. Eyes will be on young sensation Jackson Koivun as he prepares to make his Presidents Cup debut next week.
This is why Europeans are so much better at team golf
Europe successfully regained the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, which follows recent successes in the Ryder Cup and Walker Cup. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes there's an obvious reason why teams from this side of the Atlantic are so much better at team golf.
Private island for sale features insane golf course
If you ask a group of people to name their ultimate dream, there's a good chance that at least one of them would mention owning their own private island in a glorious, tropical paradise. Imagine if it also had its own golf course? That's what this place offers.
It sounds like some golf clubs have a growing disciplinary problem
Does your golf club have a disciplinary problem? You might think that sounds like a strange question, but there has been a dramatic rise in the number of member disciplinary enquiries at golf clubs in Great Britain.
Mizuno's new S-4 irons are surprisingly forgiving
It's always an exciting day when Mizuno reveals something new, and that's what they've done through the launch of the Mizuno Pro S-4, the newest addition to its growing Signature Series iron lineup and the most forgiving model in the series to date. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested and reviewed the irons for us - discovering exactly just how they perform.
Golfer shoots remarkable round of 61 in under 26 minutes
Combining golfing skill, strategy, fitness and pace, James Hardy successfully defended his British Speedgolf Championship title after shooting a remarkable 61 in under 26 minutes at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club.
The King of Clubs: Allan Robertson of St Andrews is a masterpiece
The King of Clubs: Allan Robertson of St Andrews, 1815-1859 is a new book that finally pulls golf’s first genuine superstar out of the historical shadows of Old and Young Tom Morris, firmly establishing his rightful place at the absolute pinnacle of the game’s origin story. Golfshake's Andy Picken reviews a masterful piece of golf history.
Anna Nordqvist looks forward to leading Europe to potential Solheim Cup glory
The Solheim Cup, the pinnacle of women's team golf, has arrived in the Netherlands for the first time, taking centre stage at Bernardus Golf, where Anna Nordqvist is hoping to captain Europe to glory.
Has Jon Rahm dropped a big hint that he is leaving LIV Golf?
Ahead of the Irish Open, Jon Rahm surely gave the clearest indication to date that he actually has no intention of continuing with LIV Golf, irrespective of whether the league has any future under a new guise.
KBS launches new steel iron shaft to offer greater stability for golfers
KBS has long been renowned for its pioneering approach to creating golf shafts and that reputation will only be enhanced by its new TOUR V-X, which is a steel iron shaft that has been engineered to deliver greater stability and control without losing the unmistakable feel that golfers have come to expect from this brand.
Why game improvement irons might be the way forward
More golfers are choosing to turn away from traditional, blade-style irons, and are instead buying game improvement irons, which are designed to be more forgiving. But how is this achieved and should you now consider switching to a set like this?
New Srixon ZXi irons 2026 review
Srixon has unveiled its latest generation of ZXi irons, introducing updated versions of the popular ZXi7 and ZXi5 alongside an intriguing new addition to the family in the ZXi5+. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has already put the new irons to the test. And while all three impressed, there was one model that emerged as Ryan's clear favourite.
The people we need to thank at golf clubs
Running and maintaining a golf club is a complicated and multifaceted task, requiring the skills, work and dedication of many different people. But do we take them all for granted? Golfshake's Derek Clements shines the spotlight on those who deserve the thanks of every golfer.
Anne van Dam talks Solheim Cup vice captaincy, junior role and becoming a mother
Anne van Dam will be both a Solheim Cup vice captain and Junior Solheim Cup captain as the event makes its way to the Netherlands. Speaking to Jack Whittaker, the Dutch star reflects on her career, becoming a mother, and even learning to be a pilot.
Solheim Cup 2026 preview
The Solheim Cup takes place in the Netherlands for the first time, at Bernardus Golf in North Brabant, with Anna Nordqvist's European team desperate for revenge after losing on American soil two years ago.
This is how the USA won the last Solheim Cup
The United States ended a seven-year Solheim Cup drought with a tight 15½-12½ victory over Europe in Virginia two years ago. And this is how they did it.
Amgen Irish Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Rory McIlroy will go in search of his 22nd DP World Tour title as the defending champion at the Amgen Irish Open this week, where he will be hoping to close the gap on Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed.
Rory McIlroy enjoyed the perfect Irish Open homecoming in 2025
Twelve months ago Rory McIlroy gave the home fans the victory they craved as he held his nerve to win the Irish Open in a dramatic play-off and claim his first victory since completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters.
The Walker Cup was the most exciting golf event of the year
Great Britain and Ireland defeated the United States of America 13½-12½ to win the 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch in one of the most dramatic finishes in the match's 104 year history.
Golfers who surprisingly never played in the Walker Cup
While many of the greatest names in history did participate in the Walker Cup during their early years, there are other legends who surprisingly weren't part of it. Let's take a look at just some of the names who are missing from the lengthy and treasured Walker Cup roll of honour.
Golfshake App update: fresh new look, smarter stats & easier course discovery
The latest Golfshake App update delivers a fresh new look, improved golf stats and trends, easier course discovery and a smarter way to track your game, handicap and friends.
The hidden cost of trying to make it in professional golf
Tim Ford has won the Lancashire PGA County Championship, earning just £460 for doing so. Ross Parry has caught up with the Liverpool golfer to learn more about the hidden and significant challenges facing players in those lower levels of professional golf.
The Walker Cup is the best spectator experience in golf
Golf is unlike just about every other sport you can name when it comes to the spectator experience that it offers. But while the likes of the Ryder Cup and Open are now so big and busy, the Walker Cup presents something entirely different and more special.
Andy Whaley describes experience of caddying for son Jack's US Amateur triumph
Having first spoken with US Amateur champion Jack Whaley about his recent remarkable success at Merion, becoming just the third Englishman to lift the title, Golfshake's Andy Picken caught up with Jack's father, Andy Whaley, who caddied for his son during the marathon event, to learn more about the Englishman's journey to this historic victory.
The golfing spotlight is firmly on the island of Ireland
The 2027 Ryder Cup is just 12 months away, with Adare Manor hosting the return of the showpiece event to Ireland, but this is just one highlight of a year to come that is shining the spotlight on this incredible golfing island.
There is a new golf course in Turkey for you to play
Ushering in an exciting new era for Turkish golf, The Dalaman Golf Club has been officially launched, showcasing one of this year's most exciting golf course design projects.
7 overlooked European golf destinations you must experience
The demand for embarking on memorable golf holidays is continuing to increase, but many golf travellers are seeking alternatives, instead searching for those quieter courses, better value-for-money venues and experiences removed from the busier hotspots of Europe. Golfbreaks has revealed its pick of Europe's best under-the-radar golf gems that you ought to consider.
Are these the best finishing holes in golf?
Which golf course has the best finishing hole? That was a question we put to golfers and the responses were fantastically varied and intriguing. But there were some standouts. Here are the most frequently mentioned courses based on what golfers told us when we asked them to pick out the finest closing holes in the game.
Getting to know US Amateur champion Jack Whaley before his Walker Cup debut
Doncaster's Jack Whaley recently became only the third Englishman to win the US Amateur, joining Harold Hilton and Matt Fitzpatrick in one of golf's most exclusive clubs. Before he makes his debut in the Walker Cup at Lahinch, Jack spent some time talking with Golfshake's Andy Picken.
The Walker Cup at Lahinch will be golf in its purest form
The Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup grab all the headlines but 20 of the finest amateur golfers on the planet are preparing for a team contest playing the game in its purest form - and without any money at stake.
When it's time to change your golf clubs
Golf clubs suffer from wear and tear, their performance will naturally degrade with time and use, so when is the right moment to change them? If you want to continue playing your best, it's important to know what you should be looking out for to identify when your equipment could do with a refresh or complete upgrade.
This golf club is doing its bit to combat climate change
Golf clubs are often accused to burying their heads in the sand when it comes to the impact of climate change. So let's give credit where credit is due. A flood storage scheme delivered at a Shropshire golf club will strengthen protection for nearby homes, as Telford and Wrekin Council expands its programme of flood risk management works.
Omega European Masters 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The DP World Tour heads to the iconic and breathtaking Crans-sur-Sierre for one of its most storied events, the Omega European Masters. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what is always one of the highlights on the calendar.
Will the revamped PGA Tour deliver what golf fans want?
The PGA Tour has revealed more about its future changes, including a dramatically revamped format for the Tour Championship, but will this deliver what golf fans truly want? Golfshake's Derek Clements is sceptical.
The PGA Tour stars who are now facing an uncertain future
The PGA Tour now takes a short break after the Tour Championship, returning on September 17 with the Biltmore Championship and for some high-profile players there is much work to be done in the weeks and months ahead.
