Industry News

24 August 2026

Scotland's Scott Jamieson showed exactly why you should never give up on your dreams with a highly emotional victory at the Nexo Championship.

19 August 2026

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.

17 August 2026

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.

17 August 2026

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.

17 August 2026

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.

17 August 2026

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?

10 August 2026

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.

10 August 2026

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.

10 August 2026

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.

10 August 2026

Bryson DeChambeau has caused quite a stir by declaring that he wants to play in both LIV Golf and PGA Tour events, but Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the American may have overstated his own popularity.

10 August 2026

Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will spearhead Europe’s Solheim Cup challenge in the Netherlands in September, but it is Anna Nordqvist’s captain’s picks that have raised eyebrows.

6 August 2026

With much fanfare, LIV Golf’s CEO Scott O’Neil claims to have found a major sponsor who will ensure that the breakaway tour will survive despite the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrawing support at the end of 2026.

3 August 2026

Ryan Fox's Open victory at Royal Birkdale was a thriller and monumental achievement, but there is much that all golfers can learn from the New Zealander. Unearthing a previously unpublished interview on Golfshake, these are the lessons you can take from the Champion Golfer of the Year.

3 August 2026

The Wyndham Championship represents the last-chance saloon for many as Cameron Young defends his title. The top 70 in the FedEx Cup standings after this week will qualify for the end-of-season playoffs, meaning that it's a huge tournament for some big names.

3 August 2026

LIV Golf's days as we know them may be numbered, but what does it mean for the players who left the PGA Tour and DP World Tour? Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a look at what could soon become a delicate issue to solve.

3 August 2026

This week sees many of the world’s best women golfers playing in the PIF London Championship at Centurion Club. England's Charley Hull will be the main attraction for spectators as she aims for another title.

31 July 2026

It was 30 years ago when Tom Lehman won The Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, producing a brilliant performance to become the Champion Golfer of the Year in 1996. Ahead of the Lancashire venue returning to the spotlight and staging the AIG Women's Open, the former Ryder Cup captain and world number one shared his memories of that major victory and his thoughts on various topics in the game.

31 July 2026

Royal Lytham & St Annes is one of England's most celebrated golf clubs. Rich with history and blessed with iconic championship heritage, it's a jewel of Lancashire and stands as a layout that has challenged the world's best golfers for generations.

30 July 2026

Royal Lytham & St Annes is the stage for the 50th edition of the AIG Women's Open. But who is going to lift the final major of 2026? It will be fascinating to discover just how that story unfolds. Here are just some of the players who we are keeping an eye on this week in Lancashire.

30 July 2026

England's Charley Hull launches her latest bid to win her first major at this week’s Women’s Open at Royal Lytham. But many eyes will be on Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu, who have each won two majors this season.

29 July 2026

As the PGA Tour season nears its conclusion, a strong field assembles at the Rocket Classic this week, with the target a simple one - finish the season in 70th place or better and you qualify for the end-of-season playoffs, where much gold is on offer.

23 July 2026

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.

20 July 2026

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.

20 July 2026

The Senior Open returns to Gleneagles with defending champion Padraig Harrington leading a star-studded field featuring Stewart Cink, Ernie Els and Bernhard Langer.

20 July 2026

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.

20 July 2026

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.

17 July 2026

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.

16 July 2026

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.

15 July 2026

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.

15 July 2026

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.

16 July 2026

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.

13 July 2026

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.

13 July 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.

13 July 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.

13 July 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?

13 July 2026

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.

13 July 2026

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.

13 July 2026

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.

13 July 2026

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.

10 July 2026

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.

8 July 2026

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.

8 July 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 July 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?

6 July 2026

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.

6 July 2026

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.