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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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. read more ...

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.  read more ...

Rory McIlroy will join his best friend on tour Shane Lowry on what is likely to be a victory parade at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The newly-crowned Masters champion and Lowry won this tournament 12 months ago and it would be a big surprise if they fail to emulate that feat this time. read more ...

Justin Thomas put three years of hurt and near-misses behind him as he beat fellow American Andrew Novak in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage for his first success his since the 2022 US PGA Championship. read more ...

With the dust having barely settled on The Masters, we go from one iconic venue to another as the PGA Tour heads to Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage, where Scottie Scheffler will defend one of the seven titles he collected in 2024. read more ...

Brian Harman tuned up for this week's Masters with a three-shot victory in blustery conditions at the Texas Open in San Antonio. read more ...

Rory McIlroy has just become only the second man to bank over $100m in career earnings on the PGA Tour, after Tiger Woods, but will be the next golfer to achieve this career milestone?  read more ...

You will not need reminding that The Masters kicks off at Augusta National next week and, sure enough, many of the world’s best players are competing in Texas. Among those in the field at TPC San Antonio’s The Oaks Course are Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Cantlay. read more ...

Following a worrying decline last year, viewing figures are up on the PGA Tour this season, but what is the reason behind that? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that Rory McIlroy's winning form in the early months of 2025 has brought fans back to the game. read more ...

The Masters is upon us. The first major of the season is in close proximity. The bookies are choosing their favourites, and the field has been invited. But who are the top 10 heading into this year's Masters? read more ...

Viktor Hovland showed many signs of his return to top form in his victory at the Valspar Championship, but is he really back to the levels we’ve seen of him in recent years? 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 ...

It's been almost 40 years since golf's world rankings were introduced and reaching the highest levels have long been a milestone for players to achieve. But there are some golfers who you may have forgotten that reached the top 10. read more ...

Rory McIlroy wins The Players Championship and, as sure as night follows day, there is feverish speculation about his chances of winning The Masters. But Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why we should calm our expectations for his chances at Augusta National. read more ...

Do you miss seeing the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy competing against Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Bryson Dechambeau on a regular basis? You're not alone. The players themselves miss it too. read more ...

Ahead of the Masters, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both playing this week in the Houston Open. The first major of the year is approaching and this is our chance to see how two of the favourites are looking before they arrive at Augusta National. read more ...

The PGA Tour's Florida Swing concludes at the Valspar Championship, where Jordan Spieth will be hoping to find his best form ahead of the Masters. Two-time reigning major winner Xander Schauffele is also part of the field at Innisbrook. read more ...

Collin Morikawa faced criticism after refusing to speak to the media after his defeat at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and faced even more complaints after doubling down on that decision. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the two-time major winner could not be more wrong. read more ...

Just when you thought it may have been coming to an end, following years of unrest, there is seemingly no way out from the divide in men's professional golf between the PGA Tour and LIV. read more ...

Everyone has their opinion regarding how golf is presented on TV, but almost missing defining moments is surely unforgivable. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains his recent frustration and the balance of satisfying advertisers while delivering the best possible broadcast. read more ...

It wasn't long ago that Matt Fitzpatrick was a reigning major champion and sat high in the world rankings, but the Englishman's form has declined since then, putting another Ryder Cup appearance into doubt. Fin Tait looks at what has happened to the former US Open winner. read more ...

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has addressed the issue of slow play, but Golfshake's Derek Clements doesn't believe that the measures taken thus far will make any positive difference. read more ...

The Players Championship is one of the biggest and most prestigious events of the season, but who will triumph at TPC Sawgrass? Fin Tait has picked out ten contenders that you need to watch. read more ...

The strongest field of the year to date gathers at TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship. The field of 144 reads like a who’s who of golf. World number one Scottie Scheffler will be defending his title and will face challenges from the likes of Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland, Wyndham Clark, and Hideki Matsuyama. read more ...

The final three holes at TPC Sawgrass have witnessed more than their fair share of drama - and are likely to do so again. This is where The Players Championship can be won and lost. read more ...

The very nature of TPC Sawgrass means it is a course that can bring even the world’s best golfers to their knees. The 17th hole, the world-famous island green par three, has claimed many victims, but disaster lurks everywhere. read more ...

There have been many incredible finishes at The Players Championship but two stick in the mind. One involved Rickie Fowler, regarded at the time as one of the most promising golfers of his generation, while the other belonged to Craig Perks, a New Zealander who, at best could be described as a journeyman. read more ...

The Players Championship has long enjoyed a prestigious and iconic place in the game, but what are some pieces of trivia that you may not know about it? Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out the following facts for your attention. read more ...

Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler weren't handed invites to play at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but recent PGA Tour winner Rafael Campos was. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why Campos fully deserved his place over the two bigger names. 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 ...

The PGA Tour's Signature events continue to divide opinion, with former US Open winner Lucas Glover being one of the most vocal critics. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at both sides of the argument and explains why he sides with the American. read more ...

It's the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy who make the headlines, but as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains, it's the lesser-known, surprise winners on tour who keep the sport interesting and give us the most engaging stories. read more ...

Another week and another signature event. The Arnold Palmer Invitational brings together the PGA Tour’s elite stars and they are once again in for a tough test at Bay Hill. read more ...

If we are to believe the rumours and talk, then it appears that a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is imminent and could even be announced before the Masters. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he believes that we're now at this advanced stage. read more ...

Shane Lowry, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth are part of the field at the Cognizant Classic, which is the start of the PGA Tour's Florida Swing, which is the signal that the first major of the year is rapidly approaching! read more ...

Do you want to see the world's best golfers tested to their limit? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he enjoyed the recent Genesis Invitational from Torrey Pines and why it should be a template for more of the biggest events in the sport. read more ...

The PGA Tour heads south to Mexico this week, and with most of the leading names taking the week off, it's an opportunity for someone to take their chance to claim a career changing victory. read more ...

It may not seem likely at the momnet, but for Golfshake's Derek Clements, there are reasons to feel optimistic about the professional game, whether it be the strength of European golf, the prospect of a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV, and the LPGA Tour introducing measures to deal with slow play. read more ...

The Genesis Invitational shall bring together the PGA Tour's finest players on the South Course at Torrey Pines. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what should be an intriguing week. read more ...

There has been much said about declining interest in professional golf, but Rory McIlroy is among those who believes that one major factor is that there are simply too many events on the schedule. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman is exactly right. read more ...

We're just a month into the new PGA Tour season and already the curse of slow play has become the story, with rounds taking longer and broadcasters calling it out publicly. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the time for action is now, and what needs to be happen. read more ...

The WM Phoenix Open returns this week with the tournament organisers promising that the over-the-top scenes we witnessed 12 months ago will not be repeated. Eyes will be on the crowd, but there is an intriguing golf tournament too, which Golfshake's Derek Clements has previewed for us. read more ...

Looking at the behaviour of certain golfers and their widespread popularity, Golfshake's Derek Clements is left wondering why so many of the game's apparent bad boys have so many fans. read more ...

World number one Scottie Scheffler headlines an impressive field as the PGA Tour returns to the legendary Pebble Beach, with Rory McIlroy making his first American appearance of the season. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to an iconic event. read more ...

Justin Thomas has written a letter to all his fellow PGA Tour professionals in which he reminds them of the duty they have to the fans to provide a more engaging product on television. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the two-time major champion is absolutely right. read more ...

The PGA Tour makes its way to Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open, where Ryder Cup star Ludvig Aberg is among the fancied names. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the event from what is a truly spectacular venue. read more ...

The days remain short and it may feel like the winter is never going to end. But for golfers, there is a LOT to look forward to in 2025, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains. read more ...

The second ever TGL fixture takes place on Tuesday 14th January, where Los Angeles Golf Club face-off with Jupiter Links Golf Club. Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala will represent LA, and Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner and Max Homa will play for Jupiter Links. read more ...

Could TGL be exactly what golf needs right now? Golfshake's Derek Clements was hugely cynical and dismissive of the concept, but having watched the first week of the league, he found himself won over by what he witnessed. read more ...

12 months ago, Nick Dunlap became the first amateur in over 30 years to win on the PGA Tour as he claimed the American Express title. Returning a year later to defend, the young American is now seeking his third victory on the circuit. read more ...

Tiger Woods claimed the last Player Impact Program award, securing a $10m bonus, which Golfshake's Derek Clements believes proves that golf is needing a fresh superstar. You may disagree with him, but Derek argues that Bryson DeChambeau could be the player who moves the needle. read more ...

Following his stunning victory at Kapalua, Hideki Matsuyama will be hoping to continue that dominance at this week's Sony Open, where the former Masters champion is sure to be a strong favourite at Waialae. read more ...

Having watched both the World Darts Championship and the PGA Tour's season-opener Sentry Tournament of Champions in recent weeks, Golfshake's Derek Clements has been struck at the differences between the two, and just where golf is lacking when it comes to entertainment. read more ...

The PGA Tour returns to action with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Maui, Hawaii.  With Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy missing, Open and US PGA champion Xander Schauffele will start the week as favourite. As a former winner here, he will be looking forward to getting his year off to a winning start. 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 ...

At the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida, the spotlight may have been on fifteen-year-old Charlie Woods and his first ever hole in one, but it was 67-year-old Bernhard Langer who stole the show with a clutch putt to defeat Charlie and his father Tiger, winning the event for a sixth time. Langer and his son Jason shot a record 28 under par to claim back-to-back wins at the father-son tournament, solidifying their dominance in the event, with their fourth victory. 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 ...

As we head towards a new year, Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out ten players who he believes could have an exceptional season and make a name for themselves in 2025. read more ...

When Tiger Woods faced the media at the recent Hero World Challenge he was pessimistic about his chances of playing tournament golf anytime soon. So it may have surprised some when he announced that he would be playing with his son Charlie in this week’s PNC Championship at the Ritz Carlton resort in Orlando. read more ...

Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp carded a final round of 65 to win the Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples, Florida. The pair combined for an eagle and five birdies for a seven-under par round as they finished on 27 under at the PGA and LPGA Tour mixed event. read more ...

It's been another memorable and controversial year in the world of professional golf, but how would you rate the seasons of the leading names? Golfshake's Derek Clements has given certain individuals a rating for the 2024 and judged how they performed. read more ...

This week's Grant Thornton Invitational, which takes places this week in Naples, Florida, is a tournament that features 16 mixed teams where an LPGA Tour player teams up with a PGA Tour golfer, with Lydia Ko and Jason Day the defending champions. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler has had a truly remarkable year. His victory at the Hero World Challenge was his ninth of 2024. You could be forgiven for believing that Scheffler is dominating the game in a way no other golfer has achieved in modern times - you would be wrong. read more ...

What does the future hold for Tiger Woods, the golfer? Following yet more surgery and four dispiriting appearances in the major championships in 2024, as the 15-time major winner prepares to enter his 50th year, Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the outlook is rather bleak. read more ...

Press conferences are a significant part of all sporting events, including golf tournaments, when players reflect on their performance and address trickier subjects. But what are these environments like? Golfshake's Derek Clements draws on his decades of experience to give you an insight. read more ...

Stars of the PGA Tour head to the Bahamas this week for the Hero World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods. The 15-time major champion won't be competing, but world number one Scottie Scheffler will be there and is surely the man to beat. read more ...

Just what is going on? In the space of just a couple of days the PGA Tour’s player board has ratified the changes that will see field sizes reduced from 2026, Sergio Garcia thinks he is going to be representing Europe at the Ryder Cup next year and Donald Trump says he can solve all of golf’s problems. read more ...

Following a couple of months away from competing, Ludvig Aberg returns to Sea Island to defend the RSM Classic title he won in such sensational fashion 12 months ago as the PGA Tour Fall Season draws to a close. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau won the major championships, but for Golfshake's Derek Clements, it's the underdog stories of Rafael Campos, Paul Waring and Justin Lower in recent weeks that make the game truly special. read more ...

Rafael Campos changed his life for ever by winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. He started the week on the cusp of losing his PGA Tour card. He ended it with a full two-year exemption, an invitation to The Masters and the Tournament of Champions and the small matter of a cheque for $1.2m. read more ...

The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall Season nears its conclusion at the Bermuda Butterfield Championship where many players are looking to secure their places in the biggest events next year while others are just trying to secure their card on the circuit. read more ...

There have been claims that an agreement between the PGA Tour and PIF, which funds LIV Golf, is finally on the verge of being done, but Golfshake's Derek Clements has concerns about what this potentially means for the game. read more ...

Austin Eckroat won the World Wide Technology Championship to secure his second PGA Tour title of the year, shooting a brilliant nine-under 63 for a one-stroke victory over Justin Lower and Carson Young. read more ...

It is being widely reported that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have reached a $1 billion peace deal that could finally unify the sport once again. But are these stories - following years of uncertainty - likely to be accurate? read more ...

The PGA Tour has proposed to reduce both the size of fields and the numbers of cards it guarantees from the current rankings. While Golfshake's Derek Clements understands the reasoning for some of the changes, he also fears that some young players and a whole bunch of lower-ranked golfers are going to feel that they have been short-changed. read more ...

After a week off, the PGA Tour returns with the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico, the first of a run of three tournaments that will bring down the curtain on another season and decide exactly who gets to play in next year’s Signature Events. read more ...

Whether it's the PGA Tour or DP World Tour, the schedule can be relentless, but in a rare event this week, both circuits don't have a tournament on. While you may find it hard to muster much sympathy for the world's best golfers, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why they deserve a break. read more ...

Nico Echavarria claimed the Zozo Championship title for his second PGA Tour victory, shooting a three-under 67 to win by a shot over Max Greyserman and Justin Thomas at the Narashino Country Club in Inzai. 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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MANY of the leading lights on the PGA Tour will come out of hibernation this week to compete in the ZOZO Championship at Narashino Golf Club in Japan. read more ...

JT POSTON secured his third PGA Tour victory in tense circumstances, winning the Shriners Children’s Open by a single shot from Doug Ghim. read more ...

Anybody who has watched Scottie Scheffler plying his trade over the past two years will surely agree that he is the best golfer in the world. There can be no argument. But it cannot - and will not - last forever. So who are the golfers who could be looking down on the rest? read more ...

Tom Kim returns to TPC Summerlin to defend his Shriners Children’s Open title, hoping to put what has been a pretty disappointing season behind him. read more ...

In December, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will pair up against Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in what is being billed as a showdown between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. But is this simply an exhibition for TV, or does it suggest that the men's professional game is coming back together? read more ...

Many would argue that the world rankings in men's golf have become an irrelevance - and Golfshake's Derek Clements agrees with that statement. But who really are the best golfers on the planet? read more ...

The PGA Tour's Jay Monahan and LIV Golf's Yasir Al-Rumayyan played together during the Dunhill Links, but does that public show of unity suggest that a deal to bring men's pro golf together is close? Golfshake's Derek Clements is sceptical. read more ...

There is a brand new tournament on the PGA Tour this week, the Black Desert Championship, which marks the first PGA Tour event in Utah in more than 60 years. read more ...

Kevin Yu of Taiwan defeated American Beau Hossler in a play-off to win his first PGA Tour title in the Sanderson Farms Championship. Yu birdied the first extra hole at The Country Club of Jackson after the pair had finished tied on 23 under par. read more ...

The Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club in Jackson will have a new sponsor in 2025 so expect some emotional scenes as the big-hitting Luke List defends his title. read more ...

With an air of inevitability, it fell on the shoulders of Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley to secure the point that ensured the USA delivered another heavy defeat on The Internationals to win the Presidents Cup for a 10th successive time. read more ...

Can Mike Weir's International Team spring a major upset in Canada? That's the challenge facing them at Royal Montreal, as Jim Furyk's United States of America Team will be formidable opposition in the Presidents Cup. read more ...

It is fair to say that Max Homa is a big fan of Silverado, having won twice at the venue, in 2021 and 2022. And 12 months ago it was where Sahith Theegala enjoyed his maiden PGA Tour success. Both players are back this week as the FedEx Fall series begins. read more ...

Nearing the end of its third season, LIV Golf has undeniably divided fans and the men's professional game, but has its existence had any positive impact on the sport as a whole? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts in his latest opinion feature. read more ...

And so it brings down the curtain on another season on the PGA Tour.  After an uncharacteristic blip at the BMW Championship, Scottie Scheffler resumed normal service by claiming the Tour Championship, a pay cheque for $25m and a season total of a quite astonishing $54m! read more ...

Scottie Scheffler continued his fantasy golf year by winning The Tour Championship, the FedEX Cup and the small matter of a $25m bonus. read more ...

Earlier this week, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan addressed the world’s media and many hoped that he would have given an update the progress of talks between the tour and PIF, who own LIV Golf, but as Golfshake's Derek Clements remarks, it looks like the parties are as far apart as they have ever been. read more ...

Somebody is going to be walking away from East Lake with a huge smile on their face - and a very, very happy bank manager. The PGA Tour season reaches its climax with the Tour Championship deciding who will end the season as FedEx Cup champion and receive a bonus cheque of $25m. read more ...

There is an extraordinary prize fund available as the PGA Tour season concludes at the Tour Championship, but does the FedEx Cup format provide the best spectacle? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he thinks it needs a rethink. read more ...

Twelve months ago, Viktor Hovland picked up the BMW Championship title - seven days later he added the Tour Championship and picked up the FedEx Cup and walked away from East Lake with a cheque for a cool $18m. Can someone else emulate the Norwegian this week? read more ...

England's Aaran Rai won the Wyndham Championship, but for many watching, it'll be the bizarre scene of Matt Kuchar electing not to complete his round after hitting his tee shot on the 18th that is most remembered. read more ...

And suddenly, in the blink of an eye, we arrive at TPC Southwind for the FedEx St Jude Classic, the first of three FedEx Cup playoff tournaments that bring down the curtain on the main PGA Tour season. read more ...

The regular PGA Tour season concludes at the Wyndham Championship, with many players in search of a good week to secure their place in the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs. read more ...

Xander Schauffele will be back to defend his title at Le Golf National and will fancy his chances of becoming the first man to retain the gold medal since golf was reintroduced to the Olympics. read more ...

Jhonattan Vegas sorted out business in some style as he won the 3M Open. It was his first victory for seven years and earned him a bumper payday but, more important than any of that, it secured his place on the PGA Tour for at least another two fulls seasons. read more ...

After winning the Travelers Championship for his sixth victory of 2024, most of us would have closed the book on Scottie Scheffler being named PGA Tour player of the year at the end of the season. And quite right too. However, it may be time for a rethink. In fact, it is definitely time for a rethink. read more ...

Coming after The Open Championship, the 3M Open does not boast the strongest of fields. Nonetheless, Tony Finau, Sam Burns and Sahith Theegala are all playing, along with defending champion Lee Hodges and former US Open champion and runner-up at Royal Troon, Justin Rose. read more ...

Should Tiger Woods retire from professional golf? That was a view expressed by Colin Montgomerie and the 15-time major champion's play at Royal Troon might suggest that he is done at this level. But Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that Woods has earned the right to make that decision when he wants to. read more ...

Rory McIlroy will return to the Renaissance Club in East Lothian to defend the Scottish Open title he won in such sensational fashion 12 months ago. read more ...

The Scottish Open is one of Europe’s most iconic tournaments. It takes on special significance because it is held the week before The Open Championship and provides a good form guide. Here are five of the best. read more ...

THE John Deere Classic is a big tournament for Jordan Spieth. He is a two-time winner at TPC Deere Run in Illinois but is not having the best of seasons. Defending Champion Sepp Straka returns following T23 at the Travelers Championship. read more ...

Rickie Fowler will make an emotional return to Detroit Golf Club to defend the Rocket Mortgage Classic title he won 12 months ago - his first victory in four years.  read more ...

The week following a major normally sees many of the game’s leading players taking a break to recharge their batteries. But that will not be happening this week as The Travelers Championship is now one of the PGA Tour’s signature events. read more ...

It is now more than 12 months since PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan stunned the world of golf by announcing that the PGA Tour and DP World Tour were planning to finalise a framework deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund that would bring peace and love to professional golf. But are we any closer to seeing unity achieved? read more ...

We all know what the top players of this age are good at, Scottie Scheffler is a ludicrously fine iron player, while Rory McIlroy's deadliest weapon is the driver in his hands, but what are their frailties? Delving into the statistics, we have picked out the weakest qualities belonging to some of the finest golfers on the planet. read more ...

Sweden's Sebastian Soderberg losing an eight-shot lead at the Scandinavian got Golfshake's Derek Clements thinking about some of golf’s biggest collapses - and there are plenty to choose from. read more ...

Robert MacIntyre wrote himself into the history books as the first Scottish left-hander to win on the PGA Tour when he claimed the Canadian Open. But he is not the first Scot to claim a title on the American circuit. And there is a pretty impressive list of British golfers who have picked up titles on the other side of the pond. read more ...

Viktor Hovland's astonishing 2023 really got going 12 months ago when he won The Memorial at Muirfield Village. The Norwegian has got back into form and will fancy his chances of making a successful title defence with the US Open at Pinehurst just around the corner. read more ...

Have you ever wondered why so many of the world's best golfers decide to change their swings - and how often does it actually work out for the best? That's the question that Derek Clements looks at in this week's View From The Fairway. read more ...

The tragic death of Grayson Murray has placed into focus the mental health challenges of life on tour for professional golfers. While it can be a highly lucrative and exciting career, it's also not an easy one and greater support and openness could be the answer for more players. read more ...

Tommy Fleetwood will be desperate to go one better at this week’s Canadian Open. Fleetwood will be making his third appearance after finishing runner-up last year following a thrilling four-hole playoff with eventual champion Nick Taylor at Oakdale Golf and Country Club.  read more ...

Everything in golf was put into perspective at the weekend when it was announced that 30-year-old PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray had passed away. Tragically, his family revealed that the golfer had taken his own life. read more ...

The superstars of the PGA Tour put their feet up this week after their exertions at Valhalla but there are still plenty of fascinating storylines at the Charles Schwab Challenge - and it just might be a good week for Europe. read more ...

Sharing his latest View From The Fairway, Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the most recent comments surrounding the future of the professional game and why it's action and not words that are required. read more ...

Drama continues to surround Rory McIlroy as his expected return to the PGA Tour player board didn't materialise. Commenting on the future of professional golf, the Northern Irishman made a comparison that Golfshake's Derek Clements believes was misjudged. read more ...

Rory McIlroy returns to one of his favourite venues this week as he prepares for the PGA Championship at Valhalla. The tournament is one of the PGA Tour’s signature events. Wyndham Clark is back to defend his title, one of three he has won in the past 12 months. Of course he crowned it all by holding off McIlroy to win the US Open. read more ...

When you hear professional golfers being interviewed, often their responses aren't especially interesting. Brooks Koepka, on the other hand, is always honest and direct with his answers. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why that makes the American such a compelling figure. read more ...

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's decision to partner each other in the Zurich Classic paid dividends when the pair triumphed in the PGA Tour's unique team event on Sunday. But how would the two men celebrate their win? Consuming a few beers were a given, naturally, but partaking in some karaoke was a little more unexpected. read more ...

Jason Day returns to TPC Craig Ranch to defend his CJ Cup Byron Nelson title. The tournament has a new sponsor and can look forward to a bright future, and the Australian will be hoping to help kick that off in style as the second major of the year approaches. read more ...

Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a closer look at the brilliance of Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, but asks what may be stopping them from becoming mainstream stars. read more ...

Just five months after he quit, Rory McIlroy has opened the door to potentially make a surprising return to the PGA Tour's Policy Board, in an effort to help forge unity in men's professional golf, something that Golfshake's Derek Clements is stunned about. read more ...

Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler have produced a run of results that we arguably haven't witnessed since those heady days of Annika Sorenstam and Tiger Woods. But how do these two amazing players compare to each other? We have looked at the statistics and where they rank on their respective tours. read more ...

A worrying statistic emerged as the dust settled on The Masters. It is traditionally the most-watched golf tournament on the planet but CBS in America revealed that its viewing figures had fallen from well over 12 million in 2023 to less than 10 million this time around. But what does this mean for the game? read more ...

It comes as something of a surprise to see Rory McIlroy in the field for this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans. This is a team event and is one of the season’s fun tournaments and McIlroy has opted to partner former Open champion Shane Lowry as he begins his preparations for the US PGA Championship. read more ...

Winning majors is supposed to be exhausting. But it seems that nobody told Scottie Scheffler. The world number one cruised to another comfortable victory at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, leaving a world-class field trailing in his wake.  read more ...

Matt Fitzpatrick returns to Harbour Town to defend his RBC Heritage title at the magnficent Hilton Head and although it follows The Masters, the Englishman is going to have his work cut out for him if he is to retain the trophy. read more ...

LIV Golf and the future of the men's professional game was once again part of the backdrop throughout the 2024 Masters Tournament, but in this week's View From The Fairway, Derek Clements asks whether unity is really any closer. read more ...

The Texas Open at San Antonio provides a final opportunity for players to tune up for next week’s Masters. And the good news is that with Augusta looming, the tournament has attracted a surprisingly strong field. read more ...

Peter Malnati's emotional response to winning the Valspar Championship resonated with many out there - as have his comments since about what the game should be truly about. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the American is his new favourite golfer. read more ...

All golfers prepare for majors in different ways. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods built their season around them, while others adopt a less rigid approach. Golfshake's Derek Clements compares just how the leading contenders are getting ready for this year's Masters. read more ...

Robert MacIntyre had a bit of fun at the Valspar Championship when he chose the result from last year's Ryder Cup as being the wording on his caddie's bib. Golfshake's Derek Clements hopes that the little bit of gentle humour doesn't ultimately backfire on the Scot. read more ...

Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the latest events and stories around the ongoing division in men's professional golf - and just where things might be going. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler will be looking for his third successive PGA Tour victory when he tees it up at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course. read more ...

The calendar is full of professional golf tournaments, but there are some events that are simply greater than the rest. If you would like to experience these special showpieces, including the Masters, Open, Ryder Cup and Players Championship, then our travel partners Golfbreaks have a range of packages that will take you there. read more ...

World number one Scottie Scheffler has just won both the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Players Championship in consecutive weeks, making the American the clear favourite for the 2024 Masters. But just how good is he? Golfshake's Derek Clements looks into the numbers to find out. read more ...

Whisper it, but the countdown to The Masters is well and truly on. This week sees the Valspar Championship, which ends the Florida Swing, and the world’s best golfers are now doing whatever they feel they need to in order to get their games in shape for Augusta National. read more ...

Have you watched the second season of Full Swing on Netflix? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his detailed review of the latest series, explaining how it was an improvement on the first and the reasons why he found it absorbing to consume. read more ...

Despite having spectacular success last year, Viktor Hovland has changed coaches and sought to make changes to his swing. Golfshake's Derek Clements is baffled by this as such moves haven't always worked for great players who decided to update their technique. read more ...

We all know the names of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo and Phil Mickelson. But what about those who may be forgotten? We thought it might be fun to try to identify a few of the best golfers you have probably never heard of. read more ...

The Official World Golf Ranking continues to be in the spotlight, with many questioning its credibility. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes they are flawed but that the ranking itself has a place in the game. Is there any way to fix the system? read more ...

The Players Championship has long been the next best thing in golf after the majors - and it might still be, but has the PGA Tour's flagship event lost something? Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he believes that the tournament has been most weakened by the divide in the game. read more ...

The Players Championship takes place at TPC Sawgrass this week, with the PGA Tour’s best players tackling Pete Dye’s fiendish layout - and defending champion Scottie Scheffler is bang in form. read more ...

Some have speculated that Rory McIlroy could emulate Jon Rahm by stunning the golf world and making a jump that was once considered improbable. However, the Northern Irishman has confirmed that despite rumours he won't be joining LIV. read more ...

If you're someone who has followed the PGA Tour through the years, then you will instantly recognise many of the venues. Whether you have the desire to embark on your own Players Championship experience or wish to walk in the footsteps of legendary US Open champions, then here is how you could play some of the best golf courses on the circuit. read more ...

The PGA Tour's new Signature Events have proven to be contentious. Golfshake's Derek Clements - in his latest View From The Fairway - explains why he believes they are a bad concept for golf. read more ...

Kurt Kitayama was the surprise winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill 12 months ago. The tournament is now one of the PGA Tour’s signature events and, as such, has attracted the cream of the crop. read more ...

There was a social media outcry when former PGA Tour professional Mark Lye criticised the lack of star power on the leaderboard in Mexico. Responding to that, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why first-time winners are the lifeblood of this sport. read more ...

Rory McIlroy headlines the field at PGA National for the rebranded Cognizant Classic. Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Rickie Fowler, Billy Horschel and Cameron Young are other names that are part of an impressive field in Florida. read more ...

Following in the footsteps of a famous parent or sibling is no easy matter. And that is especially true in the world of sport, where it is done under the unremitting glare of media attention. Charlie Woods is facing that scrutiny and Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that it's deeply unfair on the teenager. read more ...

Defending champion Tony Finau and the in-form Emiliano Grillo will be among the favourites at the Mexico Open, but Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that Belgium's Thomas Detry could upset the odds and claim his first PGA Tour victory. read more ...

Following the short appearance of Tiger Woods at last week's Genesis Invitational, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the unique star power of the 15-time major champion and describes why it's a major problem for golf that no one else comes anywhere near close.  read more ...

Sharing his latest View From The Fairway, Golfshake's Derek Clements addresses the latest stories around LIV Golf and the contrasting views on whether departed players should be accommodated back into regular tour events. read more ...

After his miserable performance at Pebble Beach, Rory McIlroy will be looking for better things at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. But this week he will be playing second fiddle to a certain Tiger Woods. read more ...

Cristobal del Solar wrote himself into the history books with a mind-blowing round of 57 on the Korn Ferry Tour. There have been 12 sub-60 rounds on the PGA Tour. Remarkably, there has only been one each on the DP World Tour and LPGA Tour and we have already seen two on the LIV circuit. read more ...

Dig out the earplugs and prepare to take cover. Yup, it’s the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale and the loudest and largest crowd in golf. Traditionalists may not enjoy everything that goes on here but there is no denying that this tournament is second to none when it comes to entertainment value. read more ...

With more big-money signings for LIV and billions of dollars being pumped into the PGA Tour, Golfshake's Derek Clements is feeling just a little bit dispirited by what he's seeing in the men's professional game. Sharing his latest View From The Fairway, Derek describes a story that reminded him of what things were once about. read more ...

If you're weary of reading about corporate shenanigans and intrigue at the highest levels of professional golf, then we have some more for you. Following months of negotiations, the PGA Tour has announced the launch of PGA Tour Enterprises in partnership with Strategic Sports Group. read more ...

If we are to believe everything we read then there is a bidding war going on between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to secure the signature of Anthony Kim. And Golfshake's Derek Clements doesn't understand why. read more ...

Justin Rose defends his title at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and if he is going to repeat his success at one of the most iconic venues in America then he is going to have to be at his very best because he will be facing a world-class field. read more ...

Reacting to the news that Tyrrell Hatton has become the latest high-profile player to sign for LIV Golf, in his latest View From The Fairway, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why these stories still matter as the professional game looks for a unified solution. read more ...

Social media was giddy with excitement following the news that Anthony Kim is plotting an unlikely comeback to the sport. But Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that much of the mystique around the American is simply the stuff of legend and will quickly dispel once reality hits. read more ...

Amateurs winning professional golf tournaments is unusual but it is certainly not unheard of. Most of the amateurs who won pro events went on to bigger and better things, but nothing is guaranteed. Here, we look at some of the amateurs who stunned the professionals. read more ...

Max Homa is the defending champion this week at the Farmers Insurance Open as the PGA Tour makes its way to Torrey Pines. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what is always an early season highlight on the calendar. read more ...

The game is shrouded in uncertainty as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf desperately try to find a way to work together. It got us thinking about the way other sports deal with change. So the simple question is: what can golf learn from other sports? read more ...

Describing his dream scenario for the future of men's professional golf, Rory McIlroy has outlined what he believes needs to happen. For his latest View From The Fairway column, Golfshake's Derek Clements reviews what the Northern Irishman has said. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Tom Kim and Tony Finau have all committed to The American Express. There is also a significant European presence, with Robert MacIntyre, Victor Perez, Alexander Bjork, Shane Lowry, Seamus Power and Matt Wallace all opting to tee it up here rather than playing in Dubai. read more ...

Rory McIlroy's recent comments about LIV Golf and the future of the game drew a variety of responses, including from Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson. For his latest View From The Fairway opinion article, Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts on the motivations of those involved and what it could all mean. read more ...

Si Woo Kim defends his title at the Sony Open as the first full-field tournament of 2024 gets under way at Waialae Country Club. Gary Woodland and Will Zalatoris return to action, while Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose will be flying the flag for England. read more ...

Golfshake's Derek Clements has learned not to be surprised by anything that surrounds the professional game these days. But these latest comments from Rory McIlroy on LIV Golf have left him speechless. read more ...

The PGA Tour is back this week with The Sentry. Formerly the Tournament of Champions, for the first time the field includes more than just the year’s PGA Tour winners. The top 50 players from the 2022–23 FedEx Cup points list are also invited to tee it up - hence the change of name. read more ...

In a New Year special View From The Fairway, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on golf in 2023 - the good, the bad, the indifferent and what golf meant for him. read more ...

As we head into a new year it is time to look forward. Golf is in a strange place right now, with huge uncertainty about how things are going to play out in the professional game. Derek Clements has picked out things that he sincerely hopes will happen in 2024.
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Ready for the New Year, Golfshake's Derek Clements is looking forward to seeing who emerges during the coming season. He believes that we're going to witness the rise of exceptional talent on both sides of the Atlantic - with these golfers in particular catching his eye.
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There are several talented golfers who are yet to record their first major championship in the men's game, a bunch of gifted players who fans believe a victory is imminent for. Here are some in particular who could reach the pinnacle in 2024. read more ...

This is a very good time to be one of the world’s leading professional golfers. If you doubt it, you should take a look at how much money the world's best earned this year from prize money and bonuses. read more ...

Nothing ever stays the same, and we will surely see some players coming through next season whom we are not currently really familiar with. Golfshake's Derek Clements has gazed into his crystal ball and picks out some players he believes are ready to rise to the top in 2024. read more ...

Just like the rest of us, the world’s top golfers have written their letter to Father Christmas. Here is what we think they will be asking for in their stockings this year. read more ...

The PGA Tour is reportedly close to completing a lucrative agreement with a group of American billionaire sport teams owners. What this means for the framework deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund remains unclear. Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the recent developments. read more ...

Many golfers will reflect on outstanding seasons, while others will look back on a year during which they will believe they could have done better. It’s the perfect time for Golfshake's Derek Clements to pass judgment on what has unfolded in 2023. read more ...

It is said that form is temporary but class is permanent. There are a number of well-known golfers who may subscribe to that theory. Here are just a few who will want to forget 2023 and hope for better fortunes in the year that lies ahead read more ...

Earlier this year, Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin won the Porsche European Open in Germany at the age of 20. But even at 20, he is nowhere near being the youngest ever winner on the DP World Tour. Here are just a few teenagers who beat him to it. read more ...

Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his latest View From The Fairway, where he comments on Jon Rahm's move to LIV Golf and Rory McIlroy's suggestion that the rules need to be changed to ensure the Spaniard is part of Europe's Ryder Cup team in 2025. read more ...

Jon Rahm's switch to LIV Golf is just the latest twist in the soap opera that is men's professional golf. With greed and dishonesty rampant across the game, Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he has lost respect and affection for the sport at the highest level. read more ...

Speculation that Jon Rahm is about to join LIV Golf has increased with the announcement that he is not in the field for the American Express Championship in January. What has got everybody talking is the fact that he is the defending champion. Golfshake's Derek Clements why this would be a massive blow to the PGA Tour. read more ...

Golf's so-called silly season continues this week with an innovative event that brings together stars from the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour. Mixed tournaments have become pretty commonplace on the DP World Tour but the Grant Thornton Invitational is something new on the other side of the pond. read more ...

Tiger Woods used his press conference at the Hero World Challenge to reveal his surprise at the secretive way in which a potential peace deal in golf’s civil war was agreed. read more ...

Jordan Spieth has been appointed as the new player director to the PGA Tour's policy board to replace Rory McIlroy. His passion for the game make him a great fit to serve on the board in this important capacity. read more ...

It may be little more than an exhibition event, but the Hero World Challenge has once again attracted a world-class field, with the added bonus that tournament host Tiger Woods will be making his competitive return. read more ...