Located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, it's been five years since the historic Patshull Park Estate was closed as the pandemic took hold and sent the business into liquidation. But now - this venue and its golf course - could be restored back to life. read more ...

How has social media changed golf? We have seen online influencers and YouTubers becoming increasingly popular and visible, but has that contributed to growing the game and bringing a new generation to golf? Fin Tait explores that subject. read more ...

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. read more ...

Press Releases

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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. read more ...

Raising awareness of prostate cancer and supporting research into better treatments for the disease, Europe's leading golf equipment distributor, Brand Fusion is placing exclusive Prostate Cancer UK golf products into pro shops and golf retailers across the country, with proceeds going directly into lifesaving research to stop men dying from prostate cancer. read more ...

It's been confirmed by BIGGA that the fifth annual Thank A Greenkeeper Day will return on Tuesday 9th September 2025, which has once again been launched to celebrate the incredible work done by greenkeepers and staff at golf courses to ensure that millions can enjoy the game worldwide each year. read more ...

Has your golf season thus far met or surpassed your expectations? Have you played a sufficient number of rounds and visited several courses for the first time? We can now reveal just how you compare with the average golfer to see if your 2025 has been even more memorable than the norm. read more ...

Officials from PGA TOUR Champions, Arrow Global Group, Turismo de Portugal and Turismo de Algarve announced a five-year partnership to host a new professional golf tournament in Portugal at The Els Club Vilamoura designed by Ernie Els. read more ...

The Big Golf Race - Prostate Cancer UK's flagship golf challenge - has been seen across courses throughout the UK this summer, with the QHotels Collection and The PGA building on their national partnership by participating in the fundraiser at Oulton Hall. read more ...

Frilford Heath Golf Club, one of Oxfordshire's golfing jewels, has completed a significant £1.5 million investment programme that has enhanced its clubhouse and three spectacular championship courses. read more ...

Murrayshall, which is located just a short drive from Perth, has reported a stunning surge in its junior membership numbers after launching a drive to encourage more youngsters to take up the game of golf. read more ...

Whether you’re a regular club golfer or non-club or society golfer, we want to hear from you! Take our new survey to share your golfing habits - from when and where you play to spending, travel, and what golf means to you.  read more ...

Ben Lomond Scottish Gin, the Official Gin of The Open, has unveiled its Open Special Edition 2025 - a bold, nature-infused gin created to celebrate the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club. read more ...

Helped by driest start to the year in living memory, the British golf season is thriving, with Sporting Insights reporting a 41% rise in rounds played during March compared to 2024 - making it the busiest March since 2012. read more ...

More than 14,000 Scottish golfers have entered the first ballot for the chance to play St Andrews’ historic courses at a heavily discounted rate through, a new initiative to widen local access to the Old, Castle, Jubilee, and Eden courses. read more ...

As the May half-term approaches, families across the country will have the chance to discover one of Britain’s most iconic sports thanks to England Golf’s nationwide ‘Get into Golf’ Week, running from Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 May. read more ...

The golf season is truely here and it's time to start planning what courses you are going to play this summer and beyond. We are excited to reveal to you now the 444 courses that have received Highly Recommended status and the 130 venues that can boast a Service Excellence standard that has been determined by reviews submitted into the Golfshake Course Section throughout 2024. read more ...

While we believe that 2025 looks set to be another healthy year for golf, but there are some areas of concern. When asked if you would be renewing your membership, 89% of golfers told our survey that they would be doing so. On the face of it, that is pretty positive, but it is what these golfers had to say that rang a few alarm bells about the future for golf clubs.
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Our first survey article highlighted the positive outlook for golf in 2025. But with membership fees continuing to rise, what’s driving the increases—and do golfers still feel they’re getting fair value in return? read more ...

With golf participation on the rise and data from our most recent survey indicating a potential boom year in 2025, we now take a look at more detailed insights into golf club membership - and what golfers themselves are saying about it. read more ...

If you are a member of a golf club, you may have received an email from your home nation reminding you of your responsibilities within the World Golf Handicap System. BBC Sport covered this and the reaction may surprise you! read more ...

Mizuno is renowned for its cutting-edge innovations and that reputation will only be enhanced after the opening of The Foundry, its next-generation research and performance centre designed to revolutionise golf club fitting and performance through the latest technology. read more ...

Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship and one of England's finest venues, has completed a significant clubhouse renovation. With both aesthetic and functional upgrades to the facility in Kent, the newly renovated clubhouse is set to enhance the experience for both members and visitors alike. read more ...

A new programme launched by the Golf Foundation is being funded by the British Golf Industry Association and is set to encourage more school pupils to play at golf clubs after a six-week introduction in school. read more ...

Legendary club designer Roger Cleveland is making a welcome return to the company that he helped to establish, Cleveland Golf, bringing decades of experience back to where it all started. read more ...

Becoming their third venue in London, Pitch Wharf has now officially opened on Churchill Place, boasting a prime riverside location in one of the city's most iconic districts, this new site is laid out across two levels with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering spectacular views of the Canary Wharf skyline. read more ...

Golf clubs face a challenging environment to prosper, but it will require knowledge and the analysis of data to fully understand how they can adapt for the future. Alasdair Rae of Custodian Golf explains the importance of geodemographics and how it can relate to golf clubs. read more ...

With the start of the season upon us, we would love to hear your thoughts on the year ahead and in particular your thoughts in relation to golf club membership for 2025. read more ...

Acclaimed golf apparel brand Peter Millar has become an official partner of The R&A, meaning that it will kit out all Great Britain and Ireland teams, including uniforms for the sides at the 50th Walker Cup match at Cypress Point Club in 2025 and at the 44th Curtis Cup match at Bel-Air Country Club in 2026. read more ...

Golf Ireland and The R&A have launched The Road to The Open at Royal Portrush, which is an initiative that has been engineered to harness the legacy of The Open’s return to Northern Ireland this summer. read more ...

Since it was launched back in 2017, the Golf Foundation has welcomed 33,823 kids in GolfSixes League fixtures across the four Home Nations, with the benefits now obvious after the Suffolk Golf Union revealed that half of their recent under 16 squad all started the game through the initiative. read more ...

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is helping to discover and develop the future generation of leaders in the sport by opening up the application window for its 2025 Scholarship programme that could make an invaluable difference to the prospects of young people who wish to forge a productive career in the game. read more ...

Leading research agency Sporting Insights are running a survey about golf related charity activities. read more ...

It's an understatement to say that the World Handicap System has divided opinion among many golfers since it was introduced back in 2020, but new figures revealed by England Golf have underlined the benefits of the system. read more ...

Golf has long been known as a sport of tradition and prestige, but in recent years, many golf clubs have been struggling to stay afloat. Despite its popularity, the industry is facing several challenges that have put clubs at risk of closing their doors for good.  In this guest article, Custodian Golf provide details on five common causes of failure in golf clubs aiming to highlight and address issues before it's too late. read more ...

Leading lifestyle and performance apparel brand, TravisMathew, have today announced the signing of their latest brand ambassador - two-time PGA Champion Akshay Bhatia. read more ...

IF WE are to believe everything we read, club golf in the UK is in an incredibly healthy place. There are those who may not agree. As we start a new year it is worth taking a look at the challenges faced by a number of clubs that would indicate all is not as well as we may think. read more ...

Right or wrong, golf is a sport that has a reputation for being a sport that tends to get stuck in its ways. But have things got better? In our recent membership survey we asked what you expect from your golf club and what changes you would like to see. read more ...

The results of our latest golf club membership survey are in, with 3,000 Golfshake subscribers responding, revealing the current health of memberships in the UK and the general happiness of golf club members. read more ...

As climate change intensifies, so does the need for golf courses to adopt sustainable practices that protect natural resources and reduce environmental impacts. Phil Grice, Director at Custodian Golf, explains why by combining environmental stewardship with forward-thinking financial strategies, golf can not only survive but thrive. read more ...

Figures from across the golf industry gathered at Foxhills to celebrate a year of incredible achievements by women at the 2024 Women in Golf Awards. This was the third edition of the event that showcases the work of women from across all sectors of the industry and provide an important platform that inspires more women to consider a career in golf.  read more ...

PING continues to strengthen its commitment to junior golf by announcing the launch of the PING Junior Golf Tour. read more ...

If your golf club came to you and requested that you pay an immediate levy to help alleviate short-term financial concerns, would you do that? That's exactly what the members of Musselburgh Golf Club have unanimously approved, agreeing to pay £100 to solve cash flow issues at the acclaimed venue in East Lothian. read more ...

Introducing two prestigious golf courses as part of its latest update, users of the Awesome Golf Simulator across all compatible launch monitors will receive access to Wentworth’s West Course and Dubai’s Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club as part of its 3.0 software update. read more ...

The Women in Golf Awards is back later this year for its third edition, with winners across the industry set to be congratulated at Foxhills in Surrey, and nominations are now open across eight categories. read more ...

Golfshake's resident golf equipment expert and PGA Pro Ryan Rastall recently attended LIV Golf UK at the JCB Golf and Country Club and offers his thoughts after attending his first LIV event as well as some behind the scenes access in a short video. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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.  read more ...

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. read more ...

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.
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Following two successful editions, The Women in Golf Awards is set to become even bigger this year as it has now been confirmed that its third annual ceremony will take place on November 28th 2024 at Foxhills, Surrey. read more ...