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Jon Rahm walks away - what now for LIV Golf?
Jon Rahm is leaving LIV Golf, raising serious questions about the breakaway league's future. Derek Clements examines what happens next and why Bryson DeChambeau could hold the key.
Pressure? These three golfers took it all in their stride
Adrian Meronk, Tom Kim and Austin Smotherman faced very different pressures but delivered when it mattered most with three memorable victories.
Open de España 2026 preview, picks & betting tips
Open de España 2026 preview, betting tips and picks as Marco Penge, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry and Spain’s leading stars head to Madrid.
Baycurrent Classic 2026 preview, picks & betting tips
Baycurrent Classic 2026 preview, betting tips and picks as Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth and more head to Yokohama.
I would put these people into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2027
The World Golf Hall of Fame has just announced the list of finalists for its class of 2027, but who should be inducted? Golfshake's Kieran Clark looks at who has made that list - and picks out the person he would vote for from each section.
Bank of Utah Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Michael Brennan returns to the site of his maiden dream PGA Tour victory when he defends the Bank of Utah Championship title he won on a sponsor’s invite 12 months ago - in just his third tour start.
Alfred Dunhill Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The galleries at St Andrews will be out in strength as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre returns to the Old Course to challenge for a second straight Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
What is the point of the Presidents Cup?
Following a dramatic comeback by the USA to win the Presidents Cup yet again, Golfshake's Derek Clements asks what really is the point of the event, what value does it offer and does anyone really care about the outcome?
How Scotland's Robert MacIntyre won the Dunhill Links
12 months ago, home favourite Robert MacIntyre won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in testing conditions to become the first Scotsman in 20 years to lift the title.
Why were the Solheim Cup TV viewing figures so bad?
There has been much handwringing in the United Stars about both the result of the Solheim Cup and the TV viewing figures. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the reasons are easy to understand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Charley Hull looks ahead to the 2026 Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup is fast approaching and it's shaping up to be another close contest at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. But what is the mood like in the European camp? Charley Hull has provided some insight.
Tour Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The PGA Tour season concludes at this week's Tour Championship, where an elite field of 30 players will battle at East Lake to secure the FedEx Cup title and with it an eye-watering $10m. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the showpiece event.
Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo preview, picks & analysis
The Belfry once again stages the British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, where Patrick Reed will be hoping to increase his lead at the top of the Race to Dubai.
LIV Golf will NEVER be the same again
LIV Golf’s tournament in Indianapolis last week brought the curtain down on a troubled season, with the Team Championship and Individual Championship reaching their climax. And now, LIV Golf as we have known it will surely never be the same again.
Scott Jamieson showed exactly why you should never give up on your dreams
Scotland's Scott Jamieson showed exactly why you should never give up on your dreams with a highly emotional victory at the Nexo Championship.
Autonomous mowers are being used to get The Belfry ready for the British Masters
The Belfry's famous Brabazon Course is preparing once more to stage the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, with the venue itself deploying the title partner's technology to ensure that it will be looking its best for when the DP World Tour comes to town from 26-30 August.
BMW Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The PGA Tour heads to the BMW Championship where the leading 50 in the FedEx Cup standings will compete at Bellerive Country Club. Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion and the world number one looks in ominous form.
Nexo Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed returns to action at this week’s Nexo Championship in Scotland, the first of a run of tournaments during which he will be looking to strengthen his position at the top.
Scottie Scheffler just had the best putting week of his career
Given that he hadn't won a tournament since January, there were some commentators who were beginning to describe Scottie Scheffler's results since as being a drought, but the world number one shut down all of that chat with an empathic, dominant triumph at the FedEx St Jude Championship, which he secured by a margin of eight shots.
Does LIV Golf have any future if Jon Rahm leaves?
It has been widely reported that Jon Rahm could be set to quit LIV Golf at the end of the year. But what would this departure mean for the circuit as it tries to secure its future?
FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The FedEx St Jude Championship kicks off the PGA Tour's Playoffs where Scottie Scheffler leads the points standings but is searching for his first victory since January. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the event from TPC Southwind in Memphis.
The big names who missed out on the FedEx Cup playoffs
Michael Brennan booked his place in the FedEx Cup Playoffs by winning the Wyndham Championship, thus securing his spot in the top 70 who move on to this week’s FedEx St Jude Championship. But plenty of big names will be at home twiddling their thumbs.
Danish Golf Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The DP World Tour returns after a four-week hiatus with a strong field in attendance at the Danish Golf Championship at Great Northern Golf Club.
