Golfshake users can now view their personalised 2025 Golf Unwrapped summary, including rounds played, shots hit, courses and countries visited, scoring averages and more alongside the latest Golfshake app updates for iOS and Android. read more ...

Manage your golf group or society online with free group creation, handicap tracking, events and leaderboards for all members of your golf group, society, league or regular fourball. read more ...

Many new golfers have taken up the sport in recent years, which is wonderful to see, but others may feel intimidated and unsure where to start. How does an absolute beginner go about getting into golf? Our guide should make that process easier. read more ...

As the golf season winds down, many players are deciding what’s next for 2026 — renew, join, or go nomadic? Take our quick 2–3 minute survey to share your thoughts on golf club membership and help shape future insights for the game. 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 ...

The handicap system is one of the most fundamental parts of the game, but why is a handicap important for golfers, and how do you get one? We take a closer look at each of the options that you have to maintain your own handicap. read more ...

Bad weather can strike at any time of year, but as we gradually move into the winter season, it becomes more commonplace, as heavy rainfall, frosty conditions and even snow can all affect our ability to get out onto the golf course, and here are some key rules that you need to know about. read more ...

Dress codes at most golf clubs have been relaxed, but denim is generally prohibited at courses in the UK - and the question is, why are jeans banned? Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why this is a baffling inconsistency that doesn't hold up to scrutiny. read more ...

Perhaps the most destructive shot in golf - and the one that club golfers are most badly afflicted by, is the slice. But what causes a slice and what can you do to finally eliminate this dreaded shot from your game? read more ...

Golfshake’s newest app update makes golf more rewarding than ever, introducing access to a dedicated list of past and present Ryder Cup venues, fresh awards and badges including challenges like Golf Traveller and Birdie Streak, and a new standardised in-round design that provides golfers with clearer insights into their game as they play. read more ...

Being a rewarding and joyful playing companion is arguably the most important attribute that any golfer should aim for, but that isn't always the case. We've all had instances when the company was poor, making those precious few hours spent on the course truly miserable. What are some of the worst behaviours you can spot when playing golf? read more ...

Topping the ball is one of the most devastating shots in golf - and we've all done it, but what causes this to happen and what can you change to make sure you never top the ball again? read more ...

Celebrating the invaluable contribution of women in the golf industry, nominations are now open for the fourth annual Women in Golf Awards. read more ...

Despite golf participation numbers being high across the UK and much justified optimism following a tremendous summer of weather, some courses haven't been immune from existential challenges that in certain cases have seen their doors close for the last time. read more ...

Many golfers would love to see the game move a little quicker, but at the 2025 British Speedgolf Championships, supported by The R&A, pace of play was taken to an extraordinary level. read more ...

Golf club membership remains an integral part of the game, it's still arguably the foundation that the whole infrastructure of the sport is built upon, but many golfers are left to wrestle each year with the question of whether to renew for the following season. read more ...

What merits are there to dress codes at golf clubs? Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at this contentious topic, how things have evolved, what's still there today, and shares his view on whether there is any justification for these rules to still exist. 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 ...

A round of golf should be a cherished experience. So, it would take something significant to make you walk off and quit before completing your 18 holes. But it does happen. Could these things make you walk off the golf course? read more ...

Whenever you talk to a group of golfers about which things frustrate them, the chances are that slow play will be one of the first issues raised, but there is an argument that fast play can also contribute to congestion on golf courses. read more ...

At the start of each golf season most of us set ourselves targets for the year ahead. The sport we have chosen can be incredibly frustrating and hitting those goals often involves a lot of hard work. What targets did you set yourself for this season - and have you accomplished them yet? read more ...

Slow play is one of the most contentious topics in the game, but what is the answer? We believe that there could be a more traditional solution that will keep people happy and ensure a happy medium-ground when it comes to the pace of play at your golf course. read more ...

We all love nothing more than to walk down the middle of a fairway and find our golf ball sitting in a perfect lie, just begging to be hit properly. Sadly, golf is not always like that. So what are the shots that none of us relish? What are potential card wreckers? read more ...

The British Speedgolf Championship is one of the more unique events in the game and it will be staged at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club this September, with a maximum field of 70 competitors expected to participate in a challenge to combine speed with precision. read more ...

Even if you are someone who absolutely loves golf, that doesn't mean that there aren't things about it that won't get on your nerves. Golfers have all sorts of pet peeves that they encounter on the course, but what are the most common ones? read more ...

How many rounds of golf have you played in your lifetime? That's something that many golfers can keep track of on Golfshake, either via the website or new app, but it'll be hard to imagine that most of us will have beaten the achievements of these four men. read more ...

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 ...

The Yorkshire Invitational has announced that former Ryder Cup captain, Mark James, will host this year's tournament at Ilkley Golf Club on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th of September 2025.  read more ...

Golf as a senior is a different game - and as you get older, the challenges change. But when does someone become a senior golfer, and what should you know about it? read more ...

Having a successful golf society weekend requires good organisation, but it also needs the perfect venue. We take a look at the qualities you should be looking for when choosing which place to take your society to. read more ...

No matter what level of golfer you are, even the best players in the world make mistakes, but so many of these are easily avoidable. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at some of the countless ways we all find to ruin our scorecards read more ...

Providing the ultimate hub for golfers to track and engage with their game, we are excited to announce the launch of the new Golfshake App, which has been years in the making to help you Play More & Play Better. Let's take a look at some of the things you can expect to see and enjoy when you download the App. read more ...

Many of you will either be senior golfers or will be looking forward to the day when you become eligible for that status. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains what you need to take on board to fully embrace life as a senior golfer. read more ...

It is true that there are many myths and cliches surrounding most sports - and perhaps none more so than golf. Golfshake's Derek Clements has challenged some of the biggest myths about golf and explained why they are wrong. 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 ...

Have you had a successful time on the course in 2025, have you accomplished your goals, improved your game, or played more regularly? We asked golfers to describe how their season has gone, and the results were typically varied and colourful. read more ...

Breaking 80 is a Holy Grail for golfers during their lifetime playing the game, but what is stopping so many of us from shooting in the 70s, and where could we make improvements to reach that next level?  read more ...

Golf clubs are huge social hubs with facilities and clubhouses that can be used for all manners of activities, but do we make enough of them? Golfshake's Derek Clements has some ideas on how to improve the social life at golf clubs. read more ...

When a golf society day is organised properly, it should be an enjoyably smooth experience, but when that isn't the case, things can quickly turn chaotic. Golfshake's Derek Clements has just had that experience during a recent weekend. 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 ...

The release of Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix has shone the spotlight on the relationship between film and golf, leading us to ask whether there really is a great golf movie out there? It probably depends on your definition of what makes a classic, but there are certainly some that are better than others. read more ...

Home to the Ladies European Tour, exceptional private club, The Buckinghamshire, has revealed details of a £3 million investment that has been deployed to upgrade its course and to enhance year-round playing conditions. read more ...

The spotlight is on the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl this week, where exciting English star Lottie Woad will draw attention, so it was fitting timing that the Golf Foundation has announced a new partnership with the LPGA Foundation, which could be a significant moment for girls' golf in the UK. read more ...

Kate and Justin Rose have been forces for good in the game in recent years, and that impact has carried into a project that they helped to fund and support at Stoneleigh Deer Park Golf Club in Warwickshire, where 44 children with disabilities enjoyed their very first golf matches on a real golf course, thanks to EDGA’s Project 250. read more ...

Golf is a game played by men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes. We all have different personalities and approaches to the game, but everyone falls into a particular category. There are all different types of golfer, but which of these best describes you? read more ...

Do you consider your golf club to be an integral part of the community? Does it engage with non-golfers? Derek Clements explains the opportunities that exist for clubs to both raise revenue and build a greater connections with local people. read more ...

From unlucky bounces to vanishing bunker sand, golf banter after a round is rich with complaints, rituals, and humour. This article explores the most common gripes shared by golfers, from bad breaks to health woes, with a wry nod to the camaraderie behind them. read more ...

While many golf clubs struggle financially, Golfshake's Derek Clements believes the solution lies not in raising prices but in reimagining the entire club experience. Ffrom dynamic websites to loyalty-driven memberships, do you agree? read more ...

Every golfer has their frustrations; pace of play, course conditions, or securing desired tee times but perhaps none is more universally felt than increasing membership fees. With few exceptions, annual subscriptions rise each year, prompting club golfers everywhere to question the fairness and necessity of these hikes. read more ...

Links golf isn't something that everyone gets to play often, but as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains, dry and hot conditions this year have meant that many golfers in the UK are getting a taste of this style of the game. read more ...

What is stopping golfers - and you - from hitting the ball farther? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall, the Head Pro at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds, took a closer look at this topic, using Trackman analysis, describing how loft, shaft, swing speed and the angle you attack the ball can impact the distance you hit it. 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 ...

When you budget for each golf season, taking the time to plan what you're expecting to spend on a club membership, green fees, travel, and equipment, do you think the overall cost is too high? It's now clear that many golfers are spending more not because they want to, but because they have to in the face of rising costs. read more ...

Golf courses face many challenges, but when you might not have considered is their location. Could your favourite golf club be in the wrong place? Alasdair Rae of Custodian Golf shares a fascinating perspective on what might be required. read more ...

Playing 18 rounds of golf across five countries over six days in June 2025, The Golf Trust completed an epic fundraising challenge that has helped them to raise £50,000 towards purchasing three Paragolfer vehicles that will make the game more accessible for people with disabilities. read more ...

Do you often find yourself searching for a tee time and being left frustrated that you can't play when it's convenient? Given demand, it's no surprise that golfers can often have difficulties when attempting to book their next round. The question that we've now been left with is when is the best time of the week to play if you want a tee time? read more ...

Applications have become a large part of what makes smartphones, smartphones. As golfers, we are always looking to improve and there are an array of apps that can help with that mission. Here are some of the best you should consider downloading in 2025 if you want to improve your golf game - or have some fun with mates! read more ...

There's been a lot said and written about the health of golf, but what is the perception of those who are on the ground? Much of the information disclosed by the governing bodies paints a positive picture of the current state of the game, but we wanted to see whether that was actually reflected in reality. read more ...

Consider the lifestyle of your dreams - just how much would golf be part of it? There's no doubt that many of you would gladly play every day if that was possible, but reality, unfortunately, gets in the way and prevents a significant number of golfers from consuming as much of this game as they desire. read more ...

The overwhelming majority of golfers relish the opportunity to visit a wide variety of courses and experience different layouts aside from their home club, but it has often become an increasingly expensive venture as green fees have risen dramatically in recent years - many of them far beyond the rate of inflation. read more ...

YouTube is an absolute gold mine for golf content online. For anyone who is yet to dive into the YouTube golf scene, Golfshake's Fin Tait takes you through 20 of the largest golf channels on YouTube. This list ranges from coaching content to course content and general fun videos, so be sure to check out any of the channels that catch your eye. read more ...

Completing an extraordinary challenge to raise money that will help drive lifesaving research into prostate cancer, PGA Professional Nick Brewaeys and his friend Ross Lawrance played 184 holes in 21 hours and 45 minutes, smashing a Guinness World Record by three holes. read more ...

Golfers have many common frustrations that are regularly expressed, many relating to slow play, course conditions and the cost of green fees, but none of them grind your gears quite like being unable to secure the tee times that you would like. read more ...

There are reasons to feel optimistic about the future of golf clubs, but there are aspects that could undeniably be improved. Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared his thoughts on what he wants to see from golf club memberships in the future. read more ...

Have we really found Britain's grumpiest golfer? It's certainly a competitive field, with many contenders, but Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that he could the person who deserves that title and he explains why in this new article. read more ...

Can you play too much golf? Well, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook was pushing his limits when playing in 72 holes of competitive golf across two days, which followed three days of playing in Mallorca. You can now see how successful this marathon effort was! read more ...

You will have noticed that summer has arrived. It means there is lots of time for us all to improve our games in 2025. Here are a few things you might want to try before the nights start drawing in! read more ...

We love golf, but that doesn't mean that the sport is perfect, far from it. Golfshake's Derek Clements has described some of the things that drive him nuts about this game - and he is probably not alone! read more ...

Golfers nationwide have been participating in The Big Golf Race to raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK, and among them was Rick Shiels, the world's most-watched golf content creator, who took on a 100-hole challenge last week. read more ...

There is so much to love about golf, but perhaps the greatest aspect of this wonderful game is the plentiful number of courses that we all have the opportunity to play. Have a think about how many golf courses you typically play during an average season - and let's see how you compare to the average golfer. read more ...

What is the most important club in your golf bag? That is a question that we put to everyday golfers. Derek Clements shares his thoughts on the results and explains why the majority are correct in their thinking. read more ...

If you are reading this, the chances are that you probably love golf, but how would you get someone else into the game, what arguments would convince them that is the sport they've always been looking for? Golfshake's Derek Clements makes the case. read more ...

Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has been taking everyone through the highs and lows of his golf season in a recent series of videos - and a brand new episode has just dropped! It's fair to say that the struggles are continuing - but that is something that we reckon many golfers can relate to. read more ...

Throughout June - which has days with the most sunlight and hosts Men’s Health Week - golfers are taking to the fairways to play 36, 72 or 100 holes in a day to support Prostate Cancer UK by taking on The Big Golf Race to raise vital funds to help save men’s lives. read more ...

What could make you walk off a golf course? It's something that most golfers have probably done at some point, for one reason or another. Golfshake's Derek Clements describes several of the main factors that make golfers quit their round. read more ...

Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook shares the second episode of his Amateur Golfer Diary, where he ventures out to play at Stowmarket before having a lesson with PGA Pro Sam Forgan. You can see which tweaks and adjustments that Sam suggests for Matt's golf swing, providing valuable instruction on his quest to drop his handicap even further. read more ...

BGL, which owns and operates 22 courses across 10 golf clubs, has launched a new programme that intends to make this game more accessible to beginners. read more ...

Golfers nationwide are taking on The Big Golf Race to raise awareness and vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK. It's a formidable but rewarding challenge and a local East Midlands celebrity participated this week, as Jamie Christian, best known as The Giant from hit TV show Gladiators, pledged his support. read more ...

Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken had the chance to join Jamie Christian-Johal, better known as Giant from the popular BBC TV show Gladiators, who was participating in a full 72-hole Marathon supporting The Big Golf Race to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. 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 ...

How far should average golfers hit their driver? Distance isn't everything in golf, but who wouldn't want to have the ability to hit the ball that little bit further? There has been significant research undertaken on this topic and you might be surprised by the findings that have been uncovered. read more ...

The traditional concept of a great golf course focused heavily on the physical elements: the design of the course, the quality of the greens, and the aesthetic appeal. While these remain important, the modern golfer’s priorities extend beyond the game itself. Phil Grice of Custodian Golf explains what makes a great golf course in 2025. read more ...

It's been five years since the World Handicap System was introduced and it's here to stay, but are golfers happy about that? We have received a lot of recent feedback on the WHS, which was generally negative in tone with several issues being frequently mentioned, making it clear that many golfers still haven't accepted and fully embraced the World Handicap System. read more ...

The historic Oxford Golf Club - the oldest in the county - has announced that it has reached its highest membership figures on record, which is quite an achievement as it enters its 152nd season. read more ...

Every keen golfer wants to improve their game - and few are keener than Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook, who has begun to share his journey through the sport on YouTube, documenting his rounds, his lessons, his practice sessions and approach to playing more and playing better. read more ...

You may be aware of Prostate Cancer UK’s The Big Golf Race, in which they are trying to encourage golfers to take part in a golf marathon to raise money for vital research. But how do you prepare for a challenge like this? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares 12 essential tips. 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 ...

At some point in our golfing lives, most of us will take part in a charity day. They serve two main purposes - raising money for a good cause and, if organised properly, they can be tremendous fun. So how on earth do you go about setting up a charity golf day?
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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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This time last year, golf courses in the UK were recovering from the deluge of an exceptionally wet winter, but as we enter the height of the new season, the conversation has been transformed dramatically as remarkably dry conditions are creating problems of a different kind. read more ...

For years, many golfers had been critical about how regularly their clubs communicate with them, but our recent survey has found that venues are now doing a far better job at keeping in touch with their members, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains. read more ...

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 ...

Today's professional golfers are often accused of behaving like robots. Many of them show little or no emotion on the course. They fail to interact with the galleries and spend most of their time looking like they would rather be anywhere other than on a golf course. Thankfully, the game has also seen some characters. read more ...

What do you consider to be your biggest strength on the golf course, the skill that you most feel comfortable with? That was a question we posed to our audience on social media and we may have been a little surprised by the results. read more ...

It was a month injected by the spectacular scenes of Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters, and then propelled by unseasonably warm temperatures in the UK, so it perhaps shouldn't be a surprise that April was a record-breaker for golf in England. 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 ...

We wanted to find out a little bit more about the habits of golfers and how they engaged with the game, uncovering some key differences in the behaviours of golf club members compared to those who aren't members of a particular venue. read more ...

Not every golf course has them, but halfway houses are popular facilities that exist at some venues, serving drinks and food at the midway point of the round. However, not everyone is a fan of them, including Golfshake's Kieran Clark, who explains why he believes that they are completely unnecessary. read more ...

There is a perception that many of today’s leading tour professionals are like automatons, robots who come off a production line, with little or no personality. But that hasn't always been the case. Golfshake's Derek Clements reveals the golfers in history that he would pay to watch. read more ...

How could golf look at the beginning of the next decade? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared some tongue-in-cheek predictions for the next five years, some of which might shockingly be more accurate than you initially believe. read more ...

Having extended hours of daylight means that there is time for every golfer to play in the peak season. Whether you're someone who relishes the chance to sweep away the dew as the sun rises or prefer chasing after those rays as they start to dim in the late evening. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has decided to promote the virtues of twilight golf. read more ...

England Golf recently unveiled a fascinating series of statistics that offered a view into the typical member of a golf club, revealing how old they are and even what handicap they possess. read more ...

When Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters, his childhood dream became reality. But what comes next? Having cemented himself in the history of the sport, let's look at what ambitions remain for this modern legend of the game. read more ...

Former world number one golfer Lee Westwood has joined a host of famous names to lead the call for golfers to sign up to Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race this year. read more ...

There has been much discussion about the future of Turnberry as a venue for the Open Championship, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why there is another course that he would far more see stage the game's oldest major one more time. read more ...

Much concern has been expressed that the cost of rising green fees at many of our most celebrated golf courses could reduce the opportunity for those golfers who reside in this country the opportunity to experience these masterpieces, but a new initiative launched by the St Andrews Links Trust has opened the door for some. read more ...

As the dust finally settles on Rory McIlroy’s gut-wrenching victory at The Masters it is worth reflecting on what he has achieved - and what could still lie ahead for the Northern Irishman.  Weekly View From The Fairway by Derek Clements. 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 ...

The majors are our showpiece events and when it comes to history it is how we judge players. But are these really the only tournaments worth watching, either in the flesh or from the comfort of your armchair? Of course not. Here are some you should tune in to on a regular basis. 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 ...

Springtime is the most magical time of the year if you're a golfer. Acclaimed golf apparel brand TravisMathew is fully embracing that theme by unveiling its limited-edition Our Favourite Time of Year collection. But what makes spring so special if you're golfer? That's a question we have tried to answer. read more ...

England Golf and The R&A have paid tribute to Peter McEvoy, twice winner of the Amateur Championship, twice Walker Cup captain, and the first British amateur golfer to make the cut at the Masters, who has died at the age of 72. read more ...

When you see stories of golf clubs being threatened with closure, it's easy to feel anxious about the future of the game, but new evidence has shown that there is reason for optimism that this season could deliver a welcome boom for the sport. read more ...

Sometimes we all need a reminder of what this game is truly about. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains how a recent experience made him realise again that what makes golf special is the escapism offered by the course and the company of those who share it with you. read more ...

It's the most exciting time of the year when you're a golfer. The clocks have changed, twilight rounds are back, the Masters is on TV, and you can gradually remove those winter layers when you're playing. But have you got everything you need for the new golf season? read more ...

Who is the best driver or putter in history? If you were to create the perfect golfer, which players would you choose for each key part of the game to make up a truly unstoppable force? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts. read more ...

There is much debate within our sport about the identity of the game’s greatest ever golfer. But for most golf fans and pundits it comes down to a choice between Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he gives the edge of the Golden Bear. read more ...

You have probably noticed that there is more daylight, that temperatures are creeping up and that The Masters is just around the corner. That means that the new golf season is almost here! And these are the things you have to do to prepare for the months ahead. read more ...

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson explains three common golf fitness mistakes that many people make - and how you can go about fixing them. read more ...

The vandalism of golf courses throughout the UK has become endemic in recent years - leading some clubs to take drastic action - but we are saddened to see that the problem is continuing as the new season approaches. read more ...

If you ever doubted that golf clubs around the UK were facing challenges then a recent series of developments will have you thinking again. read more ...

The World Handicap System has consistently divided opinion in the years following its introduction, with advocates declaring the benefits that it has provided, while detractors point to issues and inconsistencies that have frustrated many golfers. Addressing several of those complaints, The R&A and USGA unveiled changes that were established last year, but 12 months on, ahead of the new golf season, there are further developments that could affect you. read more ...

With so many different choices of tees available on the market, how do you know which ones you should be using? Here, we will try and talk you through all your options and which ones are best for certain situations. read more ...

You will get out of club membership what you put into it, but some of you may be a little bit nervous about the prospect of joining a club where you don’t know anybody, all the more so if you are joining a club for the first time in your life. This is what you should do to make sure you get the most from being a golf club member. 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 ...

One of the unique qualities of golf in the UK was that everyone had the chance to play a legendary course that has staged the Open Championship and the game's greatest figures. That remains the case, but the rising cost of green fees has made this increasingly prohibitive for those without the deepest pockets. read more ...

The new golf season must be imminent as this week sees the playing of one of the game's coolest events, the Sunningdale Foursomes. First held in 1934, this unique tournament has long brought together an eclectic collection of pairings who have teamed up to compete in a knockout competition across this historic club's famous Old Course and New Course. read more ...

When do you become a golf addict? We've had some thoughts on the subject, and if you answer yes to most of these symptoms, then you know that you are truly addicted to this wonderful game! 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 ...

Many of us go through most of our lives with golf at the heart of it, but how does the game change as we age? Golfshake's Derek Clements has been playing for over 60 years and he describes the ways in which your relationship with golf evolves as you get older. read more ...

It once seemed unlikely, but Bryson DeChambeau has undeniably become one of the most popular golfers on the planet. Fin Tait looks at the impact of the American's YouTube channel, the manner in which he reinvented himself, and his possible chances at the Masters. read more ...

The prospect of improving your game, shooting better scores and lowering your handicap will be a chief objective for most golfers in 2025. Looking at everything from scoring, fairways hit, greens-in-regulation, putts-per-round and even how many pars and birdies you should be making, these are the targets you must have in order to reach the next level. read more ...

There are so many golf tournaments on TV, it can be too much of a good thing, but there are some events that remain must-watch experiences in the men's professional game, either from the comfort of your sofa or in the flesh. read more ...

Did the third season of Full Swing on Netflix offer engaging insights into the professional game and the world's best golfers? Golfshake's Derek Clements reviews the new episodes and explains why they fall short of drawing new fans to the sport. read more ...

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson shares five of the best exercises to help you gain more speed and power in your golf swing. read more ...

We all have things in our lives that we would want to change, things that we regret. And some of those could involve golf! Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared the biggest golfing regrets of his life. 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 ...

The Big Golf Race makes a welcome return this summer, with Prostate Cancer UK calling on golfers throughout the UK to take on a challenge that can help to fund life-saving projects such as TRANSFORM, which is the most ambitious prostate cancer screening trial in over 20 years. read more ...

Like it or not, we can probably expect to see more golf courses closing in 2025. There are all sorts of reasons why clubs close their doors for good. It seems pretty obvious that for courses that are facing proper challenges, some lateral thinking might be required. read more ...

Former US Open champion Lucas Glover recently claimed that AimPoint should be banned on the PGA Tour because it takes too long and that no one has improved on the greens by using it. The guys behind the system have now shared numbers and analysis that disprove those claims. read more ...

We're still in the infancy of the new year, but golf courses in the UK have already announced closures in 2025, which continues a trend that we've seen during the past 18 months. read more ...

We have all done it. We have all hit shots that have ruined our scorecards and instantly regretted the decisions we have made. And the truth is that even the world’s best golfers are guilty of it. These are the strategic mistakes that all golfers consistently make. read more ...

To the outsider, golf’s rules must seem pretty bonkers. In truth, even to most of us who play the game the rules seem pretty bonkers too. But there are some that all golfers really should know above the rest. read more ...

Since Tiger Woods changed our sport forever with the vast distances he hit the ball when he first arrived on the scene, our sport has become obsessed with distance. But when does a golf course become too long for the average player? read more ...

What sort of golfer are you? Do you plan things meticulously or do you leave things to chance? We reckon that many club golfers are actually pretty disorganised. Here are some of the things that too many golfers neglect or completely ignore! read more ...

Does AimPoint contribute to slow play on tour? That's what some pundits and even players believe. But are they correct? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook is a user and proponent of AimPoint Express and he describes the process and challenges some of the myths against the system. read more ...

What makes a good golf club? Is it the course? Is it the clubhouse? Or the social scene? Maybe it’s a question of value for money? How important is the food and drink in the clubhouse? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that he has found the answer. read more ...

What about those of you who have taken the winter off and are thinking about returning to the course as spring approaches? Will you simply haul out the clubs and head for the course? Or will you do it properly? Here are a few tips we believe you might want to follow if you are emerging from hibernation... read more ...

The inaugural Lancashire Open for Golfers with a Disability is set to be a significant highlight of the season in the North West of England, and entries are now open for the event to be staged at Lytham Green Drive Golf Club, from September 17-19, 2025.  read more ...

What do golf clubs need to be doing to keep our business in 2025? Here are some essential things that all venues should be looking to get right in 2025 to ensure that they deliver the best possible experience to both members and visitors. read more ...

The chances are that you love golf, and sharing that gift is one of the most rewarding things that you can do in this game. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares a couple of inspiring tales on introducing someone that he knew to the sport. read more ...

Golf is a game that has a habit of slapping you in the face when you least expect it. You can be cruising along, all going well and then disaster strikes. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares a few cautionary tales that he has experienced. read more ...

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson shares a simple and effective warm-up routine that will benefit all golfers before their next round.\   read more ...

The Cairns Cup is considered to be the premier matchplay event in disability golf, featuring elite golfers with disabilities competing in a contest between Teams USA and Europe. It has now been confirmed that the 2026 edition will take place at the prestigious San Roque Golf Club in Spain. read more ...

With the promise of lighter nights not too far away this is the ideal time of year to set some targets for 2025. Surely most of us want to finish the year as better players than we started it? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why more golfers should consider booking lessons. read more ...

If you are spending more time at the driving range this winter, the chances are that you will have encountered a wide variety of characters, many of whom stand out from the crowd. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares some of the most intriguing that he has seen. read more ...

There is so much to love about golf, but that doesn't mean that it's perfect. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has shared some of the things about the game that he believes are overrated. read more ...

Members and staff at Thorndon Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex are currently recovering from the devastating shock of seeing their beloved course vandalised by quad bikes, with six greens and more than half of the fairways of this Harry Colt design being damaged. read more ...

Golf simulators are good, but do they reflect playing on an actual course? We take a closer look at how accurate they are, whether they can offer a genuine experience, and what things can be done to make them more effective. read more ...

If you play golf often enough, you will encounter much absurdity and humour. Golfshake's Derek Clements has been reflecting on some of the funniest moments that he has experienced on and off the course. read more ...

It may still be the depths of winter, but we're already looking forward to the new golf season, which will be here before you know it, meaning that there is no time like the present to set yourself some realistic targets and ambitions for the campaign to come. read more ...

If you are a club golfer the chances are high that you have developed some bad habits. We all do. It is all too easy to get into a routine and keep doing things in a certain way because that is what we have always done. Here are some of the worst golfing habits that you can get into. read more ...

Winter golf is a different challenge in its own way. Unpredictable weather, Baltic temperatures and worst of all, cold hands. Nothing kills your round more than cold hands. Here are our top tips and advice on how to keep your hands golf ready this winter. read more ...

Should you always keep score when playing golf? That's a question that Golfshake's Derek Clements attempts to answer, drawing on his own experiences and looking at the benefits of keeping track your rounds and exactly what you shot. read more ...

Since it was established in 2014, the Mizuno Golf Pairs Tour has grown significantly, providing golfers with the opportunity to compete at some of the finest golf courses in the UK and beyond. read more ...

If you're someone who plays throughout the winter months, you will see some sights on the golf course at this time of year. Golfshake's Derek Clements has described some of the characters he has seen when playing golf this winter. read more ...

TGL finally made its debut this past week, but what is the new indoor golf league all about and what do you need to know? We take a closer look at the format, technology and points system to give you a flavour of what could be the future of golf entertainment. 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 ...

When it comes to pursuing a university education in the United States, many students dream of combining their academic ambitions with their passion for sport. For aspiring golfers, that dream can become a reality through the opportunity to secure a golf scholarship in the U.S. However, navigating the scholarship process can be complex and overwhelming for students and their families. read more ...

We all know one - the golfer who simply must have the latest gadget. But as we head into a new year it seems like a timely opportunity to consider the gadgets you may want to add to your own collection. 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 ...

If you want to lower your handicap in 2025, it will take some hard work and good thinking. Here are ten things that we - and you - should consider doing next season to make significant improvements to your game. read more ...

Another year dawns and, with it, a bucketful of hope and expectations. Do you make resolutions? And, more importantly, do you keep them? Golfshake's Derek Clements has got these golf objectives for 2025 - and he intends to achieve them. read more ...

IT is going to be another big year in the world of professional golf, with The Open returning to Northern Ireland and Europe attempting to successfully defend the Ryder Cup on American soil.  Will Rory McIlroy finally end his major drought? Can Charley Hull land a women’s major? Sports Writer Derek Clements offers his thoughts. read more ...

Golfshake's Derek Clements loves this game, but he's the first to admit that there are all sorts of things he would change about it. So, as we enter a new year, these are the resolutions he would like to see golf make - and keep - in 2025. read more ...

Most of us play the majority of our golf in fourballs, sharing time on the course with three of our closest friends. But what makes the perfect fourball? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains what he does and doesn't hope for. read more ...

This is a time of year when many golfers decide to put their clubs into winter hibernation. But we want to encourage you to play for 12 months of the year. And here are just some benefits of playing winter golf. read more ...

As a new year approaches, what better time to look ahead? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared 25 things that he hopes will happen in the world of golf in 2025. read more ...

If you bought a new suit, you would try it on first, and if you purchased a new car, you would take it for a test drive. Why wouldn't you do the same with your golf clubs? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why - from personal experience - custom fitting is absolutely essential for golfers these days. 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 ...

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson shares five of the very best dumbbell exercises that are specifically tailored for senior golfers. read more ...

Featuring two sensors that measure your wrist angles at address, top of swing and at impact, the HackMotion is a hugely impressive training aid and swing analyser. Golfshake's Andy Waple has tested and reviewed it for us. read more ...

Prostate Cancer UK has partnered with innovative software company Trackman to create an indoor virtual challenge for UK golfers this winter, all of which raises awareness for The Big Golf Race, which is the biggest fundraiser in golf. read more ...

In our most recent golf club membership survey we asked whether you were expecting to see your membership costs rising in 2025 and it should come as no surprise to learn that the overwhelming majority of you believe that they will. But do these fees still offer value for money? read more ...

The world’s leading tour professionals all set targets for themselves at the start of each season, so why should it be any different for those of us who play at club level or class ourselves as nomadic golfers? read more ...

We enjoy testing ourselves and competing against the golf course, but what gets us motivated to play are the people that we share the game with. But who are the golf friends that you want to have? read more ...

If you are a golfer then, you will surely dread some of the gifts you will be opening on December 25. So with your best interests at heart, we have put together a list of the gifts that we would all like to wake up to. Why not print it out and leave it where it can be found? read more ...

Sit back in any clubhouse bar and listen in on the conversations going on around you. What is the most common subject for discussion? The condition of the course will be right up there, but will golfers ever be happy about it? read more ...

Despite the apparent boom remaining in healthy shape, courses are continuing to close in the UK, and we are even seeing clubs merge together, with these relocations actually not being anything new. Golfshake's Derek Clements asks whether this could be the future of the game. read more ...

What improvements do golfers want to see made at their golf clubs? That was a question we put to more than 3,000 of you who responded to our recent golf club membership survey, and the comments we received were illuminating. read more ...

Golf tourism is an industry that attracts millions of enthusiasts each year. Keep reading to discover some lucrative golf tourism jobs and their requirements.  read more ...

Calling all golfers! Beware! This is the time of year when your nearest and dearest are turning their thoughts to what on earth they should buy to fill your Christmas stocking. And these are the presents you definitely DON’T want to be opening. read more ...

Martin Dempster's The Art of Scottish Golf is a book that is a love letter to golf in Scotland. Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken has reviewed this new release for us, and it reading it has proven to be an inspiring experience. 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 ...

We've seen night golf in places like Portugal, Dubai and Turkey, but how about West Sussex? Well, that's exactly what golfers at Cowdray recently experienced during an exciting evening. read more ...

If you are looking for a touch of inspiration and motivation to play golf this winter, then The QHotels Collection is inviting golfers like you to participate in its upcoming series of winter open events, to be played at Slaley Hall, Forest Pines, Dunston Hall and Belton Woods. read more ...