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 ...

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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 ...

One of the most well-respected downland courses in Surrey, Effingham Golf Club, has officially opened it's new short game facility which will be one of the UK’s biggest and best.  The new facility was opened to members and guests at a recent launch event, with two-time DP World Tour winner and 2008 Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson.
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Golfers in the South East of England will be intrigued to hear that the £15 million redevelopment project at Basingstoke Golf Club is nearing its conclusion, with a phased opening period for the Hampshire venue beginning this month. read more ...

Greetham Valley, which is Highly Recommended on Golfshake and has featured in several recent articles, has been acquired by the UK's largest country club operator, The Club Company. read more ...

If you are someone who wishes to carry their passion for golf into a rewarding career, then you'll be intrigued to discover that The Professional Golfer's Association has launched a new qualifications website, which has been designed to become a gateway resource that could introduce you to the golf industry. read more ...

Many golf facilities have been taken to another level in recent years - and Trackman Range is at the forefront of this revolution. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall recently visited Belton Woods to find out more about Trackman Range and to take a look at the new and improved range facilities available at this fantastic venue. read more ...

Following our most recent survey, which focused on winter golf and 2024 membership, Derek Clements reports on the results reviewing the information around golf club membership and whilst the membership data is fairly positive and not dissimilar to previous years, there could be some challenging times ahead for some golf clubs. read more ...

Former professional and current Sky Sports presenter and commentator, Nick Dougherty has taken the Golf Foundation's Unleash Your Drive campaign, which aims to introduce golf into schools throughout the country, to the House of Commons. read more ...

The Golf Foundation has been celebrating the impact of its Unleash Your Drives in Schools project, which has seen nearly 500 schools declare their interest since last September, with the first venues now delivering golf sessions using adapted Golfway equipment to help the mental wellbeing of youngsters across the country. read more ...

Pitch, the modern indoor golf club, has announced a strategic partnership with Trackman. Overseeing two venues in the heart of London with more to come across the continent, Pitch founders Elliot Godfrey and Chris Ingham have found a partner in Trackman who also recognises the growth opportunities for indoor golf. read more ...

Award-winning sustainable performancewear brand, Reflo, has announced that England men's football captain, the nation's all-time highest goal-scorer, Harry Kane as an investor and global ambassador read more ...

Golfers are increasingly searching for alternatives to the traditional club membership model, with the QHotels Group's Fairway Membership being among the most prominent, and it has continued to grow alongside the patterns outlined by the latest Sporting Insights Report for Q3 2023. read more ...

Our most recent survey focused on the consumer spending habits of over 1,600 avid golfers, comparing data from the 2023 survey with data previously captured 5 years ago in the 2018 annual Golfshake survey.   read more ...

Golfshake conducted a survey on golf club membership, gathering data and insights from 4,000 regular golfers over a ten-day period in 2023. Following the publication of eight articles we have now compiled a comprehensive overview of the data, analysis, and feedback. These include insights on the resurgence of waiting lists and joining fees at golf clubs, the value for money of golf club memberships, and the likelihood of renewing memberships in 2024.\ read more ...

Your response to our recent membership survey reveals that the landscape has changed in recent years. The boom that followed the COVID lockdown has seen both waiting lists and joining fees making a gradual comeback across the game. read more ...

Visitors are the lifeblood of many golf clubs around the UK. In our recent membership survey we asked what clubs could do to attract new visitors. You have plenty of views on this subject and they break down into a number of categories.
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If you are looking for a bargain or two into the New Year, then our friends at American Golf can offer assistance courtesy of their recently launched BIG BRAND SALE, which offers up to 50% off selected products in store and online.
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This article forms part of a series of articles from our 2023 end of season survey looking at golf club membership.  This is the first article looking specifically at the feedback from golf club membership. read more ...

The timeless atmosphere of the Old Course at St Andrews is set to take on a new twist, as golfers are invited to take a journey through time and explore the Old Course Reversed. To commemorate 50 years of the St Andrews Links Trust being custodians of the world’s most renowned golfing landscape, they have announced an annual event that will give golfers a unique chance to experience the famous course from a fresh perspective. read more ...

Making the right choice when selecting a golf shaft, to match your swing characteristics, can be the key to unlocking lower scores and long-term improvement. KBS Golf Shafts has become one of the leading brands in shaft selection, having been established in 2008 by iconic shaft designer Kim Braly.  Golfshake sat down with Kim Braly to discuss more. read more ...

It came as a shock when NBC announced that they would not be renewing Paul Azinger’s contract as lead golf analyst. So it comes as another surprise that they might be replacing him with Paul McGinley. read more ...

The 2023 World Golf Awards ceremony took place recently, with a selection of fine establishments enjoying their time in the limelight. There were over 20 awards issued during the evening, but we have selected a few that should pique the interest of ardent golfers. read more ...

In an additional View From The Fairway this week, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on his article last week focused on his woes joining a new golf club and it may have hit a nerve with other golfers. read more ...

Motocaddy has extended its partnership with Today's Golfer to support its 'Drive for Defibs' campaign, following a hugely successful first year that saw over 330 defibrillators registered at UK golf clubs. read more ...

TaylorMade have announced the release of their new Milled Grind 4 (MG4) wedge that looks set to be highly popular.  Golfers will find a combination of spin control, versatility and a premium feel in the MG4 wedge. read more ...

This week Ryan and Matt discussed the biggest golf stories of the week - including Justin Thomas just missing out, Bryson's 58, and Celine Boutier's back-to-back wins. They then look ahead to the 2023 Women's Open before exploring golf in Portugal with Ryan sitting down to chat with Chris Hollins from Golf's Greatest Holes. read more ...