Tommy Fleetwood's victory at the Tour Championship was a wonderful spectacle, but was it the right way to determine the outcome of the FedEx Cup? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that changes are required for the 2026 season.
We all know that Scottie Scheffler is the world’s best golfer by a distance. Since the start of 2024 he has won 14 times. It is a remarkable record and Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the stats that have made the American so dominant.
The PGA Tour will stage a ninth Signature Event in 2026 at Doral's Blue Monster Course, owned by US President Donald Trump, which is a move that has divided opinion and raises several intriguing questions.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing the USA at Bethpage Black next month following the recent run of form for many of the key players.
Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy? All logic dictates that one or the other will walk away with the end-of-season spoils at this week’s Tour Championship at East Lake. An elite field of 30 will be playing for a fortune, with the PGA Tour tweaking the format yet again.
Going into the Tour Championship, Tommy Fleetwood is still waiting for his first PGA Tour victory, despite several recent agonising attempts. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this week could be the moment for the Englishman.
The PGA Tour season may be drawing to an end, but as August moves into September, there is still much to look forward to if you're a golf fan. Here are the biggest tournaments you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for.
There is, once again, much gold on offer for the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings as they gather for the BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the regular PGA Tour season. And those in positions 31-50 still have much to play for as they aim to make it into the elite field of 30 for next week’s Tour Championship.
And just like that, the regular PGA Tour season is over as the playoffs begin at the FedEx St Jude Championship. However, despite the riches on offer, the focus could well be on Ryder Cup for many of the players in the field.
When you watch golf on TV these days, you will frequently hear commentators apologising for bad language spoken by players, which was especially apparent during The Open at Royal Portrush. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that something needs to change.
The regular PGA Tour season concludes at the Wyndham Championship, where players are battling for their futures, hoping to secure participation in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and seeking to earn Ryder Cup points. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to an event with a rich history.
IT IS now a valid question - how does Scottie Scheffler stack up against Tiger Woods?
We take a look at some of the best golfers in the game today who, despite their talent and early promise, haven’t quite lived up to the expectations once placed on them.
With just two events remaining before the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the 2025 3M Open arrives at a critical moment for many PGA Tour professionals battling to secure their playing status.
Scottie Scheffler began the final round of the British Open with a four-shot lead and never looked back, securing his second major title of 2025 in commanding fashion.
It is the middle of July, the height of summer. We had the Scottish Open last week and The Open Championship this week, but despite there being so much left of the year, the PGA Tour season nears its end, which doesn't make sense to Golfshake's Derek Clements.
Coming the week before The Open, the Scottish Open always boasts an incredibly strong field as the world’s best golfers tune up for the sport’s oldest major. Last year, Robert MacIntyre completed an emotional triumph on home soil that was hard to beat, but here are five other memorable winners of Scotland's national title.
With The Open Championship at Royal Portrush just around the corner, it comes as no surprise to see Europe’s strongest field of the season heading to the Renaissance Club for the Scottish Open, a tournament run jointly by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour.
If you want to see birdies being made for fun then you might want to tune in for the John Deere Classic this week - where they will be made in abundance.
Losing a golf tournament hurts. And in the past few weeks we have seen two British players come agonisingly close, Robert MacIntyre and Tommy Fleetwood, but as Golfshake's Derek Clements notes, the social media reaction to both results was a little different.
Luke Clanton heads to the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club as one of the brightest young prospects in the game. With the FedEx Cup Playoffs approaching, the pressure is on those players who are jostling for positions to keep their cards for 2026.
Rory McIlroy has divided opinion lately, with many being critical of his recent comments and on-course demeanour, but that discourse has led to ill-informed speculation about the Northern Irishman, which Golfshake's Derek Clements disagrees with.
Twelve months ago, Scottie Scheffler defeated Tom Kim in a playoff to win the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, and a year on the world number one is back to defend his title.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy has cut a frustrated figure in recent weeks, but Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman's attack on the media is not justified and will have won him few friends.
New Zealand's Ryan Fox defeated American Sam Burns at the fourth playoff hole to claim a dramatic victory at the Canadian Open, his second PGA Tour win of the year.
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre returns to the Canadian Open at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley with a spring in his step and will surely draw on some incredibly positive memories.
The PGA Tour has announced changes to simplify the Tour Championship, which Golfshake's Derek Clements has welcomed after years of being frustrated by the previous format, but he still doesn't think the new version is quite right.
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa all have something in common this year. They have all chosen to walk away from golf tournaments without speaking to the media, and Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why that is something they should not be proud of.
If you are going to prepare for a major at one of the toughest golf courses in the world then you may as well win a PGA Tour event at what is widely regarded as one of the most brutal layouts on the planet. And that is exactly what Scottie Scheffler has just done, winning The Memorial at Muirfield Village by four shots.
It is easy to believe that distance is everything but there have been many shorter hitters who have achieved plenty of success over the years. Here are the golfers who prove you don't have to be a bomber to be a winner on tour.
There have been lots of top golfers who have achieved success with swings that were all on their own. Here, we look at several who stand out as being unique in their approach to the game.
Scottie Scheffler returns to Muirfield Village to defend his title at the Memorial Tournament. Check out our full preview featuring key players to follow, tips & picks, and form guide ahead of this week's PGA Tour Signature event.
Ahead of the US PGA Championship, both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler were flagged for using non-conforming drivers - sparking confusion and questions online. But is this something the everyday golfer needs to care about or just a technical issue limited to the pro game? We break down what it really means and why it might not matter to you.
The Charles Schwab Challenge returns to Colonial with a strong post-major field. Big names like Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Tommy Fleetwood, and Will Zalatoris are among those chasing a potentially career-defining win.
Slow play remains golf’s biggest frustration, but new penalties from the LPGA — and signs of action from the PGA Tour — may signal a turning point in the battle to speed up the game.
Nothing shows the PGA Tour’s growing divide like prize money. Sepp Straka won $3.6M at a Signature event; Ryan Fox earned $720K for a win the same day. Same tour, vastly different rewards.
Scottie Scheffler claimed his third major with an emotional five-shot win at the PGA Championship. Despite a tight battle with Jon Rahm, Scheffler pulled away late as Rahm faltered, securing victory at Quail Hollow and adding to his Masters titles from 2022 and 2024.
During second-round coverage of the US PGA Championship, Rich Beem described Quail Hollow as one of the most beautiful, perfectly-manicured course on the planet. Not everybody would agree.
Last year saw Xander Schauffele finally have his breakthrough moment in the biggest events, but who could be the next golfer to win their first major title? Fin Tait has taken a closer look at some of the most likely candidates.
No one who witnessed Rory McIlroy winning the Masters in 2025 shall forget the emotional scenes when the Northern Irishman ended his major drought and finally slipped inside the Green Jacket. The question now turns to who could next join the immortals and complete the career Grand Slam?
The top levels of professional offer riches and glory to those who are successful, but it can be a difficult road for others. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at why some tour golfers ultimately decide to walk away from the game.
Rory McIroy has a fabulous record at the Truist Championship (formerly the Wells Fargo), having won it four times. It was his first tournament success on the PGA Tour and he returns this week as the defending champion.
World number one Scottie Scheffler headlines the field this week in Texas at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where the two-time Masters champion will be searching for his first victory of 2025.
Social media can be a force for good, but it also has a dark side. Just ask any famous person. Rory McIlroy is among those who are routinely targeted by trolls - often with personal abuse - and Golfshake's Derek Clements just can't understand it.
PGA Tour golfer Wesley Bryan, who is part of a successful YouTube channel with his brother George, was recently banned by the circuit after playing in an online exhibition match that was affiliated with LIV Golf. Derek Clements explains why that was a massive overreaction.
Support | Rating & Reviews | Get a Golf Handicap | Careers | Meet the Team
Our Services | About Us | Contact Us | Terms & Conditions | Advertise | Change Privacy Settings
© Copyright 2007-2026 Golfshake.com Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms of Use, Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy
