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What golfers REALLY think about watching golf on TV
Professional golf still attracts a loyal television audience, but our survey of more than 800 golfers reveals growing frustration with the modern viewing experience. From expensive subscriptions and fragmented coverage to the rise of YouTube, discover what golfers say would make them watch more.
The wait is almost over for this exciting new golf course
One of the most anticipated new golf courses is set to open its doors, with the championship layout promising a fresh destination for golfers seeking a world-class experience in a spectacular coastal setting.
What it's really like playing golf in your 70s
How does golf change as you get older? From shorter drives and smarter course management to equipment changes and the social side of the game, here's what you can expect when playing golf in your 70s.
Why golf is so addictive
Why is golf so addictive? Derek Clements shares the tell-tale signs that you've become obsessed with the game, from planning holidays around majors to buying yet another putter.
BGL launches summer pass to help more families discover golf
BGL has unveiled a new Summer Pass across five UK venues, giving families unlimited adventure golf, a driving range experience and discounts on food and drink. The initiative is designed to make golf more affordable while encouraging more children to discover the game during the summer holidays.
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3M Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The 3M Open takes on added significance with just two regular PGA Tour events remaining before the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Scottie Scheffler leads the field on his tournament debut, while Jordan Spieth, Tony Finau and Hideki Matsuyama are among those desperate to rediscover form at TPC Twin Cities.
Senior Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The Senior Open returns to Gleneagles with defending champion Padraig Harrington leading a star-studded field featuring Stewart Cink, Ernie Els and Bernhard Langer.
LIV Golf UK 2026 preview, picks & analysis
LIV Golf returns to JCB as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton headline the field amid growing uncertainty over the Saudi-backed tour's future.
I've just discovered one of Spain's best golf destinations
Ryan Fox's dramatic Open Championship victory tops this week's ambassador column, with reflections on Royal Birkdale, Bryson DeChambeau and the final men's major of 2026. There's also a look back at a press trip to Sotogrande, its impressive golf courses and academy.
Ryan Fox wins the Open as Royal Birkdale delivers another classic
Ryan Fox claimed a dramatic first Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale after a thrilling final-round battle with Cameron Young, Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler. Low scoring, record-equalling rounds and late twists made for a memorable championship.
The ultimate Open experience at Royal Birkdale
A Golfshake ambassador experiences The Open in style at Royal Birkdale, combining world-class golf with premium hospitality at Dunes House. From fast-track access and fine dining to a Luke Donald Q&A and views across the course, it proved to be a memorable day at one of golf’s greatest championships.
How to book tee times at all of The Open venues
14 courses have hosted the Open Championship and the great thing is that all golfers have the opportunity to play them. You can book a dream tee time, albeit the price can be eye-wateringly expensive. Let's have a look to see just what is required to make that a reality.
You can play championship golf courses with Golfbreaks Links Club
One of the benefits of joining Golfbreaks Links Club is access to a collection of courses that have hosted The Open Championship, staged Final Qualifying, or welcomed golfers hoping to earn their place in the game's oldest major.
Golf fans vote Wayne Riley as their favourite TV commentator
Televised golf coverage has evolved massively through the decades. But what has always remained constant is the importance of the voices who narrate the pictures on your screen. Which voices do you most look forward to hearing? We asked golfers to name their favourite commentator, pundit or presenter on TV.
Want to play golf at Royal Birkdale? This is how much it costs
Staging its 11th Open Championship in 2026, Royal Birkdale has developed a well-earned reputation as one of golf's grandest venues and greatest tests. But how do you go about booking a tee time here and what does it cost?
Nick Faldo is correct with Bryson DeChambeau criticism
Three-time Open champion Nick Faldo was critical of Bryson DeChambeau when he suggested that the American had no clue when it comes to course strategy. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the golf legend was correct and that DeChambeau cannot contend at Royal Birkdale without a strategic approach.
Deteriorating crowd behaviour at golf tournaments makes me despair
Golfshake's Derek Clements has witnessed increasingly boorish behaviour in recent years at all sporting events but it is the deteriorating standards at golf tournaments that most concerns him.
The Open has lost a part of what made it special
Drawing record crowds of 300,000 in 2026, attendances have risen at the Open Championship in recent years, driven by the introduction of the annual ticket ballot, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that the event has lost part of its soul, something that made it unique in sport.
The Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale this week for the first time since Jordan Spieth’s heroics in 2017, but who is going to secure the iconic Claret Jug? Get ready for golf's oldest and grandest major with our comprehensive preview.
10 picks to win The Open 2026
Who is going to win the Open at Royal Birkdale? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shone a spotlight on 10 likely contenders for the Claret Jug.
10 outsiders to watch at The Open 2026
We will all have our favourites at Royal Birkdale but one thing you can guarantee is that somebody will merge from the pack. Somebody none of us had tipped will mount a challenge at the Open.
Can any of these debutants win The Open in 2026?
A total of 156 hopefuls will be teeing it up at Royal Birkdale and many will be playing in The Open Championship for the first time. Can any of these debutants follow in the footsteps of Ben Curtis and Collin Morikawa, who both picked up the Claret Jug at their very first attempt?
Justin Rose returns to where it all began this week
What do you remember about the 1998 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale? Do you remember a 17-year-old Justin Rose being one off the lead after 36 holes? Do you remember him holing out from the rough on the final hole to finish in a tie for fourth? 28 years later, he's back with a chance to finally secure the Claret Jug.
Remembering Jordan Spieth's finish for the ages at Royal Birkdale
Jordan Spieth won The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017 by three shots after an enthralling battle with Matt Kuchar. But the American very nearly threw it all away.
When Lee Trevino learnt to love links golf
Back in 1971 three men dominated the game. Defending Open champion Jack Nicklaus, two-time major winner Tony Jacklin and a ball of energy called Lee Trevino - and it was the latter who secured the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale.
How Scottie Scheffler strolled to Open victory at Royal Portrush
12 months ago, it was Scottie Scheffler who underlined his position as the best player in the world when he lifted the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale in Northern Ireland.
Why I quit this golf tournament after just four holes
It's officially links golf season and, quite simply, there is no more compelling form of the game to watch and play. Golfshake's Matt Holbrook describes exactly why he loves this time of the year so much, but also explains why his own game is becoming so frustrating at the moment.
East Midlands golf courses under pressure as clubs face uncertain futures
East Midlands golf courses face pressure as Mapperley battles housing plans, Beeston Fields faces planning questions, and a Leicester golf facility enters administration.
2026 Open Competitions & Amateur Events Survey
Golfshake wants your views on Open competitions, amateur tours and golf events. Complete our short survey and we'll share the key findings with the community.
Bold new apparel collection launched before The Open at Royal Birkdale
The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale is almost here - and celebrating the championship's return to this revered links, The R&A has unveiled an exciting new range of men's and women's apparel that has been crafted to offer a bold look both on and off the golf course.
Can these irons help a mid handicap golfer?
What improvements could a club fitting offer to a mid-handicap player? Tom Leach is a passionate golfer from Essex who hadn't experienced a full custom fitting before, which made him a perfect candidate for an experiment that Golfshake sought to put together with Wilson Golf.
New code of conduct introduced for fans at The Open
Following spectator controversies at the Ryder Cup and the US Open, The R&A is tackling that head on by introducing a new fan code of conduct that they are calling The Open Commitment.
Amazing new short game area comes to North East of England
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa is one of the best 36-hole venues in the country, and that reputation will only be further enhanced by the opening of this new multifunctional short-game area.
The new GPS device for golf that can do almost everything
Blue Tees is bringing its Player Pro device to the UK, showcasing this most advanced GPS speaker to golf courses across the country.
Do you want to attend The Open at St Andrews in 2027?
The 155th Open at St Andrews is certain to be yet another magnificent spectacle, and you could be part of it, with the ticket ballot for the championship's return to the spiritual home of golf now open.
What happened when this golf pro was fitted for Wilson irons
Wilson Golf has been the choice of major champions for generations and their irons rank among the very best on the market - with their latest Staff Model irons being released to great acclaim. We dispatched PGA Professional Ryan Rastall to Dundonald Links in Ayrshire, where he underwent a truly rewarding custom fitting experience with these irons.
10 outsiders to follow at the Genesis Scottish Open 2026
The Genesis Scottish Open is the ideal prelude to the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, providing a welcome opportunity for an impressively assembled field to acclimatise themselves to the intricacies of links golf. But despite the star quality in attendance, it may well be an outsider who surprisingly emerges from the pack to secure the prestigious trophy.
8 players to watch at the Evian Championship 2026
The best players in the women's game have gathered at one of the most spectacular locations this sport can offer. Lake Geneva is the setting for The Amundi Evian Championship, which has been designated as a major since 2013, with drama almost always a guarantee. But which names should you be watching out for this week?
Jeeno Thitikul is ready to finally become a major champion at favourite event
The fourth women's major of the season takes place at the spectacular Evian Resort Golf Club on the banks of Lake Geneva, where the best players in the world have gathered for The Amundi Evian Championship, including Jeeno Thitikul, who is hoping to finally secure a major title.
Genesis Scottish Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
It's almost time for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, but before then, it's the Scottish Open at the Renassiance Club in East Lothian, where the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are preparing for the final major of the year.
The Scottish Open moments we will never forget
Apart from years when it hosts The Open Championship, the biggest tournament staged in Scotland is the Scottish Open. It is now a co-sanctioned event with the PGA Tour and a Rolex Series event. Over the years it has seen some pretty impressive performances and some world-class winners as well as a few surprise champions.
How Chris Gotterup won the Scottish Open in 2025
Twelve months ago, Chris Gotterup arrived at the Scottish Open as a relative unknown. He left it as a champion. Plenty expected him to fade away, but he refused to do so and has gone on to prove it was no flash in the pan, as the American has won three times on the PGA Tour in 2026, including last weekend's John Deere Classic.
I've just experienced one of my new favourite golf courses
It's been another busy week in the golfing life of Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook, which has included a visit to Trump Doonbeg in Ireland, which already ranks among his favourite venues.
This should be the first electric golf trolley you buy
More and more golfers are turning towards deploying a trolley on the course, with electric models proving to be especially tantalising. But where should you start? Perhaps you are considering purchasing your first electric trolley and want to make the right choice, selecting a product that is accessible and offers all the functionality that you could reasonably need.
North American golfers are looking beyond Scotland and Ireland as destinations
You may think that North American golfers only want to experience the likes of Scotland and Ireland when travelling across the Atlantic, but an increasing number of them are now looking beyond those traditional golf destinations, with mainland European markets such as Spain and Portugal growing in popularity.
