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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In our latest video, Ryan tests out four of the new 2025 golf drivers in a swing speed series to examine the impact of swing speed on golf club performance. This feature video focused on swing speeds of around 85mph which are likely what you will see with high handicap golfers and senior golfers.
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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 ...

Winter is here, but that doesn't mean your golf game has to suffer. In fact, with the right accessories, you can enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable round of golf even in the coldest of temperatures.  We take a closer look at the top winter golf accessories to keep you out on the course whatever the weather this winter. read more ...

As winter sets in, it brings with it a whole new set of challenges for golfers. With rain and potentially snow soaking courses, it's crucial to have the right footwear on your feet. Not only can it protect you from the elements, but it can also significantly impact your scores on the course. In this article, we've rounded up some of our top choices for winter golf shoes that will keep you warm, dry, and stable on the course. read more ...

Callaway has announced the release of its new 2025 Callaway Elyte family of Drivers, Fairway Metals, Hybrids and Irons. read more ...

How important is it to have the correct shaft fitted to your golf clubs? Without the slightest shadow of a doubt, it is the most vital component.  Find out all you need to know in our latest video explainer. 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 ...

If you're looking to upgrade your putting game, now is the time to do it with major discounts on a variety of golf putters from the top online retailers. 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 ...

If you are looking to add something new to your golf bag, then now could be the perfect time as the leading online retailers heavily discount some of their golf stock offering amazing golf deals off the leading brands. With savings over 50% on some golf driver csheck out the list below featuring over 40 different golf drivers which we have split out into brands and price categories. 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 ...

The Boxing Day sales are here, and you won't want to miss out on the incredible savings offered by major retailers like Scottsdale, American Golf, and Amazon. From clubs to clothing and everything in between, with savings of up to 50% from top-rated brands including Srixon, Wilson, TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, PING and more. 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 ...

In his latest video, golf expert Ryan reveals the impact that adjusting the settings on modern drivers can have on your game. In a compelling test using his own driver, Ryan showcases the significant improvements that a custom fitting can provide, from club head speed to shot shape and distance. 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 ...

Earlier this week, Golfshake's Derek Clements wrote an article calling for a rethink on the annual subscriptions paid by senior golfers, which drew a significant response from those who believe that senior golfers are already getting a fair deal. read more ...

Following months of uncertainty, it has now been confirmed that Scotland's fourth largest city, Dundee, will be left without municipal golf in 2025 after local councillors voted to approve the closure of Caird Park. read more ...

Supporting the growth of the sport in the North West of England, Lancashire Golf has confirmed that it will stage a new tournament for golfers with a disability in 2025, to be held at Lytham Green Drive Golf Club. 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 ...

For many senior golfers, their club membership is an essential lifeline, but the cost can be challenging to meet. While many clubs do offer reduced rates for older members, that isn't the case everywhere, far from it, and Golfshake's Derek Clements, a senior golfer himself, believes that has to change. read more ...

Following several years away from the game due to injury, Golfshake's Derek Clements returned to the sport in 2024, which was not without its challenges, but his journey to loving playing again has shown that you are never too old to get back into golf. read more ...

There is a perception among non-golfers that our sport is expensive. Unsurprisingly, those of us who play the game are quick to reject such claims. But with a new year ahead it got Golfshake's Derek Clements thinking about how much a full season is actually going to cost the average club player. read more ...

Like it or not, we are now in the grip of winter. We have many bleak weeks and months ahead and the key is to be ready for it. Here are ten things you are going to need to play golf this winter. read more ...

Golf club memberships can be invaluble and rewarding, but there are times when golfers take the decision to leave a particular club, but when would that be the right call? Here are some factors that would make leaving your club justified. read more ...

Whether we like it or not, golf course closures are inevitable during winter, and sometimes the weather makes it unappealing to play anyway. But when that happens, here are some things that you could be doing instead! read more ...

Indoor golf venues have been appearing throughout the UK, becoming increasingly popular and bringing a different form of the game to both keen players and newcomers who wouldn't otherwise ever pick up a club. Where should you start? We have picked out some of the best-rated venues throughout the country to give you a flavour of what's available. read more ...

If you're hoping to keep your game in shape this winter, spending time at the range is essential. We share some helpful tips and discuss the benefits of dedicating hours during the coming weeks and months at your local facility. read more ...

Many golfers decide to hang up their clubs when the clocks change. But Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that is a mistake, that you should continue playing throughout winter by setting yourself these targets. read more ...

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson helps you to play golf without pain by sharing these five simple golf exercises designed to protect your back. read more ...

If you have a dream list of courses that you want to play, you might be put off by their cost throughout the peak months of the season, but in winter, venues typically slash their green fees - often dramatically - making them significantly more affordable to visit. read more ...

Some golfers decided to cancel their memberships this year, while others wanted to join a club, but found that they couldn't. Why has this happened and what does it mean for the game? We surveyed those golfers to find out the reasons. read more ...

What should you do to look after your clubs and golf accessories, especially throughout the winter months? Golfshake's Derek Clements has plenty of experience of both what to do and what not to do and shares his advice. read more ...

When you watch golf on TV, you will hear the voices of many different commentators who describe the action and share their insights, but what makes someone great at that unique and challenging role? read more ...

Everyone knows that golf is a mental game, with your thought process and decision making dictating so much about how you will perform on the course. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes he has found the answers after reading Think Less! Golf! by Dean Harris. read more ...

Golf courses are wonderfully photogenic places that are full of colour, scenery and even wildlife. It can sometimes be a distraction during a round as you take out your phone and capture what you've seen, but the images can be memorable. That was certainly the case for talented amateur photographer and greenkeeper Joe Simpson at Ipswich Golf Club, who was announced as the winner of the annual BIGGA Photographic Competition for the third time. read more ...

Winter is the perfect time to start looking ahead, so why not draw up a golf bucket list? We all have things that we want to do and achieve in golf, so perhaps you should get yourself a piece of paper or open up your laptop and get your thoughts down. read more ...

When you're on the golf course or watching the best players, you will see many very different characters with a huge mix of personalities. But are there any particular types who are more successful than others? Golfshake's Derek Clements attempts to answer this difficult question. read more ...

Vandalism is a problem that doesn't seem to be going away, but what can golf clubs do to protect themselves? Howley Hall in Leeds has taken dramatic and expensive measures to fend off vandals and to ensure that its course remains in the best possible shape for both its members and visitors to enjoy. read more ...

Many famous people have played the legendary Old Course at St Andrews, but for Golfshake's Kieran Clark, none of these moments were greater than when former US president played the iconic layout in 2017. Here is a full account of a day that no one who witnessed it will forget. read more ...

Historic North Oxford Golf Club, which was established back in 1907, is set to close next year after the 70-acre site was chosen to be part of a major housing development. read more ...

What begins to change at your golf course when winter makes its typically unwelcome appearance? You might start to see important maintenance projects getting underway, alongside the introduction of other measures like winter tees, fairway mats, and, perhaps most disappointing of all, the spectre of temporary greens. read more ...

When you think about it, strange things happen to golfers both on and off the course. Golfshake's Derek Clements recounts his experiences of this crazy game and shares several tales that encapsulate the absurdity of it all! read more ...

Play More, Play Better is our motto so we are delighted to introduce Jon Hodgkinson, as the new Golfshake Fitness & Training Coach. Jon is a Titleist Performance Institute certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach specialising in improving flexibility, rotation, and strength. read more ...

With the peak golf season now behind us and thoughts turning to the the return of the warmer weather in 2025, now is the perfect time to gather your thoughts on golf club membership. read more ...

Reflecting on the past year of golf equipment and some of the standouts that have been tested and reviewed by our Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall, we have picked out a series of drivers, woods, irons, wedges and putters that might just give you a well-earned treat. read more ...

Golfshake's Kieran Clark thought it would be fitting to reflect on some notable horror stories that he has experienced on the golf course, some of which you could find relatable, while others you may see yourself feeling pity towards him for. read more ...

The relationship between golfers and greenkeepers should be a collaborative and mutually supportive one, and that is especially true during those months of the year when growth is low, temperatures are cold, and rainfall is substantial. Here are some ways that all golfers can help their courses throughout this winter season. read more ...

Golf clubs have made a lot of progress to become more inclusive and accessible, but are there areas where they could still improve? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes there are several issues that need to be addressed. read more ...

Municipal courses have been a valuable starting ground for millions of golfers and a vital lifeline for the sport for those people who cannot afford to join a golf club - or simply don’t want to. But their existence is being constantly threatened, and that is damaging for the game. read more ...

Believe it or not, it's almost 25 full years since the millennium, but how has golf changed during the 21st century? Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a look at the biggest changes and events we've seen and whether they have made the game better or worse.
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Why are so many of us obsessed with playing competitive golf? Perhaps you would enjoy the game more just playing it recreationally, without a card in hand. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the joys of simply playing for fun, but also explores the benefits of scoring properly. read more ...

Has your local golf course been impacted by flooding? It's just one of many environmental challenges facing golf clubs in Great Britain, which Custodian Golf has explored in its latest findings that analyse the future viability of some courses. read more ...

How many of the 14 clubs in your bag do you actually use - or even need? Golfshake's Derek Clements argues that the majority of golfers can significantly reduce the number of clubs they have and be no worse off. read more ...

We're sure that some of you have tracked at least 36 holes during the summer, but could you imagine playing non-stop for 24 hours? Well, that is exactly what eight amateur golfers did when they embarked on an incredible challenge - Project 2024 - which saw them play for an entire day in the perpetual sunlight and stormy conditions of Norway. read more ...

Are golfers being priced out of some golf courses? It's a question that many of us are asking in this age of rampant green fee inflation, when once-accessible layouts are charging eye-watering sums and those most prized venues are residing on another planet entirely. And we now have the answer. read more ...

When you visit any golf club these days, you will see a majority of players using trolleys, but do they really need to? As winter approaches, Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the benefits of carrying while also explaining why trolleys are necessary for many players. read more ...

We have picked out ten golf books that have been published in 2024 that you may fancy delving into. Which most catches your eye? Why not spend those dark winter evenings reading some of them! read more ...

Craigie Hill Golf Club in Perth has made a bold decision in order to secure its long-term future after submitting plans to reduce itself from 18 holes to nine and transform the landscape into 175 homes that will help to fund a wider redevelopment. 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 ...

Over half of golfers believe that pace of play has slowed on courses during the past five years, but what could be the explanation for that? That was a question that we put to the Golfshake Community, and the responses were illuminating, with many notable factors being cited. read more ...

It's that time of the year when things might be starting to change at your golf club. And you need to be aware of winter rules and just how they can impact the course, your game, and also your ability to submit scores that will be eligible for your Handicap System. read more ...

Last month, two Scottish golf courses - The Hirsel in the Borders and Torrance Park in Motherwell - announced that they would close their doors, but now a leading industry figure has warned that even more clubs could suffer the same fate. read more ...

Dundonald Links is a venue that we have enjoyed and covered extensively on Golfshake. Our Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall loves it here, so he decided to showcase the entirety of the back-nine, filming every shot he played and discussing the holes and the challenges they present. read more ...

Does the pace of play ruin the spectacle of watching professional golf? That was a question that we put to 2,000 golfers, and the response has been diverse and fascinating, with many coming up with their own solutions to the problem, as Golfshake's Derek Clements describes in this new article. read more ...

Why do you love sport? For Golfshake's Derek Clements, it is all about the glorious unpredictability of it all. He describes moments in golf - and other sports - that live with him and remind us of the magic of it all. read more ...

How long should a round of golf ideally take to play? That's a question we put to 2,000 golfers, but the answer wasn't the same for everyone and players have differing views on what they consider slow play and whether it's really a problem. read more ...

The Paragolfer machine has made a dramatic difference to the lives of disabled golfers, and on 14th October, wheelchair users will have the chance to try it for themselves at Woburn Golf Club. read more ...

There are some encouraging figures for the game of golf worldwide as The R&A has revealed new participation figures that show an increase of more than three million adult golfers playing the sport.   read more ...

Which golf courses would you consider to be iconic? That's a question that we put to a trio of experienced minds, and we can now reveal what they came up with. Do you agree with their selections - and which courses do you think should be added to the list? read more ...

What things have made you walk off a golf course without completing your round? Bad weather and injuries are common factors, but our most recent survey has found that close to half of golfers have given up due to the pace of play. read more ...

There is a wonderful event taking place this week in Shropshire, where England & Wales Blind Golf take on Scotland Blind Golf in the Auld Enemies Cup at Hill Valley. Here is what you need to know about what is sure to be a fabulous occasion. read more ...

We've seen both The Hirsel and Torrance Park in Scotland announce closures in recent days, but there is also an English golf course that is currently facing an uncertain future. read more ...

Last week, it was The Hirsel Golf Club in the Borders that announced that it had filed for bankruptcy, but sadly another course in Scotland has closed its doors in the form of Torrance Park in Motherwell. read more ...

Finding the right driver for your game is arguably the most important purchase that any golfer can make. But how does a golfer uncover that ideal club, the driver that is best suited for them? read more ...

Golf club members and nomadic golfers all have one thing in common - they enjoy playing unfamiliar courses and having new and memorable experiences. We have already looked at what members expect from their clubs, but what do we all expect when we visit new courses? read more ...

Located in the Scottish Borders, the Hirsel Golf Club has suddenly closed its doors after committee members at the club's AGM voted to immediately file for bankruptcy, having finally succumbed to significant financial pressures. read more ...

Established in 1869, Northumberland's Alnmouth Village Golf Club is England's oldest nine-hole links, but that story spanning over 150 years could be threatened by coastal erosion. read more ...

After a summer that has seemed to be all too short, we are fast approaching the time of year when many of you might well be considering whether you want to renew your golf club subscription in 2025. It got us thinking about a simple question: what do you want and/or expect from your golf club? And, as it turns out, none of it is rocket science. read more ...

Golf is a game that gets in your head. No matter what standard you play to, there will be times when you think that you have cracked it, only for it to come back and kick you where it hurts the most. And because of the way that it can play with us, we all make mistakes that make us look pretty stupid. read more ...

While they are to be praised for the work that they do, perhaps we as club golfers should be asking ourselves what we can do to help the greenkeepers. Golfshake's Derek Clements has come up with some basic things that should all do on the golf course. read more ...

Stray golf balls have smashed car windows and narrowly missed passersby at Thorney Park Golf Club, which has led to the South Buckinghamshire venue to submit plans to redesign the course in order to address health and safety concerns. read more ...

There is a perception among many non-golfers that our sport is elitist, that it favours wealthy, well-connected individuals. They believe that annual subscriptions are sky-high, that equipment is ludicrously expensive, that the game is riddled with snobbery. But how true are those beliefs? read more ...