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Presidents Cup 2026 preview & prediction
Geoff Ogilvy's Internationals face a mighty task in this week's Presidents Cup against Brandt Snedeker's USA. The Americans are widely expected to win, but just how dominant could they be? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his prediction.
Which 12 players will be part of Europe's Ryder Cup team in 2027?
It is, of course, very early days, but it's always fun to speculate. With a year to go, Golfshake's Derek Clements has predicted the European Ryder Cup team in 2027, with a few surprising inclusions.
FedEx Open de France 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The big tournaments in Europe keep coming thick and fast and this week it is the turn of the Open de France at the magnificent Le Golf National, with yet another star-studded field.
Why Scottie Scheffler has earned the right to pick and choose where he plays
After deciding to not enter the BMW PGA at Wentworth, Scottie Scheffler has faced criticism for not playing more often outside the United States. But is that fair? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the world number one has earned the right to pick and choose where he plays.
How the USA won the Presidents Cup in 2024
The size of the task facing Geoff Ogilvy’s team of Internationals at Medinah this week is perhaps best served by recalling what happened two years ago.
Matt Fitzpatrick calls for playoff events to be moved - is he right to do so?
Given current events in the Middle East, former US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick has called for the DP World Tour’s season-ending playoff tournaments to be moved later this year, but is he right?
How Michael Kim won the FedEx Open de France
12 months ago, Michael Kim secured his maiden DP World Tour title after holing his clutch par putt from 16 feet at the last to win the FedEx Open de France by a single shot.
A full circle journey from junior golfer to professional
Tour golf may offer the spotlight, prize money and prestige. However, for assistant club professionals like Bryn Roberts, carving out a career in the game can look very different.
Do you lose more golf balls than average?
There is no doubt that a significant proportion of the golfing population go through a series of balls during a typical round. But do you lose more golf balls than the average person? We surveyed 3,000 golfers across different handicap categories to discover just how many they lose.
This is how many days golfers have lost due to extreme weather
Whether it be the torrential downpours that have blighted recent winters in the UK, or the searingly hot and parched summers that have taken courses to the edge, it feels like golfers have lost a lot of potential days due to venues having to close their doors to recover. New research by golfclubs4cash has shown just how stark this trend has been.
What golf courses can do to ensure their greenkeeping practices are sustainable
The Belfry's Angus Macleod has described to us just how useful innovative robotic mowers were leading into the recent British Masters. He also explains the opportunities that technology of this kind can provide going forward, in addition to addressing the challenges that dramatic climate shifts are creating for greenkeeping teams all over the world.
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.
