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The One Thing You Need to Watch Before The Ryder Cup
If you watch only one piece of content before the Ryder Cup, we recommend that you make it The Captains Dinner, which has been shown on Sky Sports Golf after being commissioned by DP World. read more ...
Training Your Brain Could Improve Putting Under Pressure
Forget 320-yard drives. The Ryder Cup will be won - or lost - on the greens at Marco Simone. We've seen many crucial misses through the years, but that should come as no surprise given the pressure of this environment. A new study has analysed just how the brain influences performance on the greens. read more ...
Luke Donald Makes Big Decision Ahead of Ryder Cup
Luke Donald is hoping that history will repeat itself in Italy this week. Historically, Europe have the upper hand in foursomes so Donald has opted to kick off this year’s contest with that format, hoping it will give his men a fast start. read more ...
Imagine a Ryder Cup at These Venues
Rome's Marco Simone stages the Ryder Cup for the first time this week, but which courses would you most like to see the event visit? Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out the places that he thinks would make great Ryder Cup venues. read more ...
2023 Ryder Cup Preview, TV Guide, All You Need to Know
Luke Donald's European team will be thirsting for revenge after that 19-9 Ryder Cup thrashing at the hands of the United States in 2021. There will be huge crowds at Marco Simone and, of course, the vast majority will want to see a home win. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what should be a memorable week in Rome. read more ...
Podcast: Solheim Cup Reaction, Ryder Cup Predictions, Why Get Fitted
Ryan and Matt sit down to discuss all the action from the Solheim Cup and ask whether it should end in a draw? They also look ahead to the forthcoming Ryder Cup, before finally having a chat about the importance of custom fitting and insights into Ryan's recent Callaway APEX Pro fitting at The Belfry. read more ...
Luke Donald Has Got Everything Right Before Ryder Cup
Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the 2023 Ryder Cup and assesses the performance of both captains coming into the event, Luke Donald and Zach Johnson, and comments on some of the lingering controversies that they have had to overcome. read more ...
Are These Your Favourite Ryder Cup Moments
The Ryder Cup has provided many moments of high drama over the years. Until Continental Europe got on board the USA used to hand out a thrashing every couple of years. But things have changed. Here, we look at some of the best Ryder Cup moments, including a rare close-run thing when the match was still the USA v GB&I. read more ...
How The USA Won The 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits
The United States regained the Ryder Cup with a record 19-9 victory over Europe at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin two years ago. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks back at the most crushing loss ever suffered by a European team. read more ...
Ryo Hisatsune Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Ryo Hisatsune became just the third Japanese winner in DP World Tour history, claiming the Open de France thanks to a stunning back nine of 30. read more ...
2023 Open de France Preview, Picks & Analysis
Victor Perez will look to put his Ryder Cup disappointment behind him by winning the Open de France at Le Golf National. The Frenchman looked a likely qualifier for Luke Donald’s European team for much of the year but his best form deserted him when he needed it most. read more ...
Are These The Most Shocking Ryder Cup Moments
Over the years we have seen many astonishing shots in the Ryder Cup. We have witnessed remarkable fightbacks that have had us on the edge of our seats. But we have also seen some pretty unedifying incidents and some truly dreadful shots, proving that even the best golfers in the world are human, just like the rest of us. read more ...
Shane Lowry Will NOT Let Europe Down at Ryder Cup
As we get closer to a highly anticipated Ryder Cup clash at Marco Simone in Rome, Golfshake's Derek Clements has singled out Shane Lowry for praise, as the Irishman's performance at The K Club last week underlined that he should be a formidable competitor in Italy. read more ...
Wentworth Golf Fans Can Benefit From Elevated Spectator Experience
The BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth is among the most enjoyable weeks of the season - and golf fans will benefit this year from a world-class field, a star-studded celebrity and entertainment line-up and an elevated spectator experience. read more ...
5 Outsiders to Watch at The 2023 BMW PGA Championship
The favourites at Wentworth include luminaries like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland, but the biggest names have previously been shocked by relative outsiders at this venue. Could that happen again? Well, here are some unlikely contenders this week. read more ...
This Year's Ryder Cup Could Become a Classic
The Ryder Cup is fast approaching, both teams are completed and eyes are now fixed on Marco Simone in the outskirts of Rome. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he believes that this has all the potential to become a classic between Europe and the United States of America. read more ...
2023 BMW PGA Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm lead a star-studded cast at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as the entirety of Europe's Ryder Cup team compete in the DP World Tour's flagship event. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to what is always a highlight of the year. read more ...
Vincent Norrman Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Sweden's Vincent Norrman shot a closing 65 to win the Irish Open on a Sunday when Rory McIlroy found water four times on the final day at The K Club. read more ...
The Golfers Who Were Instantly Successful After Turning Pro
Nobody has qualified for the Ryder Cup quicker than the young Swede Ludvig Aberg but he is by no means the only golfer to waste little or no time making an impact after turning professional. read more ...
The Most Controversial Ryder Cup Selection Snubs
There is always going to be debate and controversy when it comes to captain’s picks at any Ryder Cup. 2023 is no exception. But there have been many other players over the years who still feel aggrieved at not being chosen. Here, we look at just a few of them. read more ...
Luke Donald Completes His Ryder Cup Team With Eye Catching Picks
Ludvig Aberg, a man who has played just nine tournaments as a professional, was the eye-catching choice when Luke Donald named his Ryder Cup team to face the USA at Marco Simone Golf Club at the end of the month. read more ...
2023 Irish Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Rory McIlroy's appearance at this week’s Irish Open guarantees a huge crowd as the countdown to the Ryder Cup continues. The tournament is being staged at The K Club, which hosted the Ryder Cup in 2006. read more ...
Europe Has NO Reason to Fear This American Ryder Cup Team
Do you think Luke Donald and his European team will be intimidated by the United States side at Marco Simone in the Ryder Cup? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he feels that Europe have nothing to fear from their American counterparts. read more ...
The Longest Playoffs in Pro Golf History
Eurgene Chacarra, of Spain, won the recent International Series event at Fairmont St Andrews, beating Matt Jones of Australia in a playoff that lasted 10 holes. However, it was not the longest playoff that men's professional golf has seen. read more ...
Ludvig Aberg Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg gave European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald plenty to think about when he shot a final round of 64 to win the European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre by two strokes. read more ...
Do You Think These Are Future World Number One Golfers
Golf is such a turbulent sport that it is ridiculously difficult to predict anything that may happen in the professional game. But we examine eight players who we believe have the potential to become world number one in the future - do you agree with any of our predictions? read more ...
Why Europe Won't Miss LIV Golfers at Ryder Cup
The European Ryder Cup team will look different this year, with Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter among those who won't be part of the event, but Golfshake's Derek Clements doesn't believe their absence is a negative for Luke Donald in Rome. read more ...
2023 Omega European Masters Preview, Picks & Analysis
The European Masters at the magnificent Crans-sur-Sierre brings the curtain down on the race for places in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. After the winning putt has been holed on Sunday, Luke Donald will face the world’s press and name his team to face the USA at Marco Simone Golf Club. read more ...
Todd Clements Player Profile And What's In The Bag
DP World Tour rookie Todd Clements won the Czech Masters thanks to a fabulous final round of 63. He ended the week on 266, 22 under par, and pipped Matt Wallace by a single shot at Albatross Golf Club. read more ...
The European Ryder Cup Selection Process is Flawed
As the race to qualify for Europe's Ryder Cup team draws to a close, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he feels the process is flawed and how it could negatively impact the chances of Luke Donald being a successful captain in Rome. read more ...
2023 Czech Masters Preview, Picks & Analysis
Luke Donald will make his first appearance at the D+D REAL Czech Masters this week at the fearsome Albatross Golf Resort. The tournament takes on special significance because it is the penultimate qualifying event for the European Ryder Cup team. read more ...
Daniel Brown Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Daniel Brown survived a scare to claim his maiden DP World Tour victory in just his 20th start as he held his nerve for a five-shot win at the ISPS Handa World Invitational. read more ...
The Best Greenside Bunker Players in Golf Today
Bunker play has always been viewed as an art; there is no denying it takes committed skill to reliably remove yourself from difficult sandy situations. We provide information on ten of the very best bunker players so far this season. read more ...
Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 DP World Tour Schedule
There is good news for those who ply their trade on the DP World Tour - next season they will be playing for record prize money of £117m. The Race to Dubai will also be split into three phases throughout the year. read more ...
ISPS HANDA World Invitational Preview, Picks & Analysis
All eyes will be on Tom McKibbin when he tees it up on home soil for the first time as a DP World Tour winner at the ISPS HANDA World Invitational. The ISPS HANDA World Invitational sees men and women play on the same courses, at the same time, while being co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour, LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour. read more ...
The Longest Drivers in Golf Today
Distance has become a huge factor in modern professional golf, but who tops the charts across each of the major tours? Golfshake's Liam Moore has looked at the stats and identified the biggest hitters in both the men's and women's game. read more ...
Which Football Clubs Do Pro Golfers Support
As the new season gets underway across Europe, we have have selected ten renowned golfers who have a secret passion for the sport of football and we provide information on the beloved teams they support. read more ...
The Lowest Rounds of Golf in History
Bryson DeChambeau produced an electrifying finish at The Greenbrier to win the latest LIV Golf event after holing a 40-footer to shoot a final round of 58. It got us thinking about other low rounds that have been officially recorded in professional golf and beyond. read more ...
Are These The Worst Ryder Cup Captains in History
With anticipation growing as the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone looms into view it got us thinking about the role of the non-playing captain. Can a captain who doesn’t hit a shot in anger really make a difference? Without a shadow of doubt. Here we look at some of the best and worst captains on both sides. read more ...
We Need to See More Slow Play Penalties on Tour
During the Evian Championship, Carlota Ciganda was disqualified after being penalised for slow play and then refusing to add the two-stroke penalty to her scorecard. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this sort of action is something that needs to be more greatly enforced on all tours. read more ...
Why Are There No DP World Tour Events For a Month
We've just seen the world's best competing in Scotland and England, but fans of the DP World Tour will be left wondering why there are no events on the schedule for a month, leaving European-based players without any competition in a Ryder Cup year. read more ...
Will These Be The Ryder Cup Teams in September
With The Open behind us, attention for many will turn to the Ryder Cup as both teams now approach being finalised. There is much speculation about who could represent Europe and the USA in Rome, with Golfshake's Derek Clements looking at the facts and projecting which 24 men will be competing in September. read more ...
It's Time to Give Rory McIlroy a Break
Following a tie for sixth place at Hoylake, Rory McIlroy will enter 2024 facing a decade since he last won a major title. But Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that any critique of the Northern Irishman is misplaced as he faces more scrutiny that anyone else in the biggest events. read more ...
Are These The Angriest Golfers in The World
Anybody who has ever picked up a golf club will know exactly just how frustrating this sport can be. And the world’s best golfers are capable of losing their cool too. Here are just a few who struggle to keep a lid on it when things go wrong. read more ...
Rory McIlroy Would Rather Retire Than Play For LIV Golf
Just when you thought he had made his final public statement on LIV Golf, Rory McIlroy said that he would retire if it was the last place to play golf on earth. read more ...
How Four Days Could Change a Golfer's Life Forever
Much has been said and written about the partnership between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, but Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this week highlights its strengths, providing golfers with a potentially life-changing opportunity. read more ...
2023 Scottish Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
The Scottish Open takes place at The Renaissance Club this week boasting what is surely the strongest field assembled in this country apart from The Open Championship. The star attraction is Rory McIlroy who next week will return to Royal Liverpool, where he won The Open in 2014, hoping that the stars will align for him to finally end his major drought. read more ...
Rasmus Hojgaard Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Home favourite Rasmus Hojgaard won the Made in Himmerland event as bogeys cost Scots Richie Ramsay and Robert MacIntyre in Denmark. Hojgaard beat Nacho Elvira in a playoff to secure victory. read more ...
4 Golfers Who Are Yet to Fulfil Their Potential
Major championships have long been a benchmark to contrast golfers from different eras, and these four annual tournaments will continue to hold the most importance throughout the golf season. We have selected four names who are yet to completely fulfil their potential, but be warned, if they do find their flow, eternal relevance awaits them. read more ...
Daniel Hillier Player Profile, Stats, Latest Results
New Zealand's Daniel Hillier produced a finish for the ages to win the British Masters at The Belfry - his maiden victory on the DP World Tour. read more ...
2023 Made in HimmerLand Preview, Picks & Analysis
The build-up for the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool continues with all eyes on twins Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard at the Made in HimmerLand in Denmark. read more ...
Are These The Best Golfers Never to Have Won a Major
Rory McIlroy's well-documented struggle to land his fifth major just goes to prove how difficult it is to win one of golf’s top men's titles. But plenty of world-class golfers finished their careers without ever securing even one of golf’s majors. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out just some of the very best. read more ...
Is The Belfry Worth Playing - What Golfers Say
The Belfry's status as an iconic venue in European golf has long been established. Despite it being two decades since Paul McGinley unforgettably last holed the winning putt for Europe, this corner of North Warwickshire continues to draw thousands of golfers each year who are keen to walk in the footsteps of many legendary figures, but to also enjoy what the resort offers today. read more ...
Are These The Best Golf Shots You Have Ever Seen
The truth is that the world’s top professional golfers play a game with which the rest of us are not familiar. And for true sports fans there is nothing better than to be able to say that you were there. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out the ten greatest shots that he has seen in the flesh. read more ...
2023 British Masters Preview, Picks & Analysis
A star-studded field will line up for the British Masters which is being staged at the iconic Belfry for the third year in a row this week. The tournament will be hosted by Sir Nick Faldo who played in three Ryder Cups on the Brabazon Course. read more ...
2023 BMW International Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
IF YOU were ever in doubt that this is a Ryder Cup year then you should tune in to the BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried this week, when Luke Donald and his vice-captains are all in the field to cast an eye over some of those vying for a place in the team. read more ...
Top Players Are Still Confused After Stunning Golf Merger
Since the announcement of the merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund was made, the deal has been short on detail. Even the players at the heart of it all are confused, as Golfshake's Derek Clements describes in his new View From The Fairway. read more ...
How Much Money is Too Much For The World's Best Golfers
The world of golf is still reeling from the astonishing U-turn that will see the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf forming an uneasy alliance that has led to widespread accusations of hypocrisy. But with talk of more money being injected into the game, Derek Clements asks how much is too much? read more ...
15 Things You Didn't Know About The US Open
The 2023 US Open is the 123rd playing of America's national championship, which means there is rather a lot of history behind the event. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out some of his favourite facts and stats to give you a flavour of the US Open at its best. read more ...
6 Favourite Moments at The US Open
Ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick's defence at the 2023 US Open, Golfshake's Derek Clements has reflected on the past history of this iconic championship and identified several of his favourite US Open moments. read more ...
Dale Whitnell Player Profile, Stats, Latest Results
It has been a long haul for Dale Whitnell so it was no surprise when the Englishman struggled to hold back the tears after winning the Volvo Scandinavian Mixed in Sweden. read more ...
10 Picks to Win The 2023 US Open
The 2023 US Open is being staged for the first time at Los Angeles Country Club, a venue that has long possessed significant mystique. England's Matt Fitzpatrick defends the title he won so dramatically last year, but a significant challenge is posed by the many leading contenders who are in top form. read more ...
10 Outsiders to Watch at The US Open
While most eyes will be fixed on the biggest names and championship favourites, there is undeniably an opportunity for a relative outsider to usurp those fancied individuals and spring a surprise to claim America's national title. read more ...
2023 US Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Providing a welcome distraction from recent events in golf, the US Open is surely the most brutal of the four majors in the men's majors. Matt Fitzpatrick will defend his title at Los Angeles Country Club, which is hosting the event for the first time. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the championship. read more ...
Billy Horschel Ready to Put Himself on The Line Again at The US Open
Most professional golfers, having just shot a round of 84, would have headed straight into their car and headed for their hotel or the nearest airport departure lounge. But not Billy Horschel, who showed his class at the recent Memorial Tournament when opening up to the press on his emotions during a tough season. read more ...
How Matt Fitzpatrick Won The 2022 US Open
12 months ago, Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open at Brookline after a dramatic final day. And he did it on the course upon which he won the US Amateur Championship nine years earlier thanks to a sensational bunker shot at the final hole. read more ...
Rory McIlroy Describes Emotions After Men's Pro Golf Merger
Speaking less than 24 hours after it was announced that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf had merged, Rory McIlroy addressed the media at the Canadian Open and was typically candid with his thoughts. read more ...
Shocking Merger Throws Golf Into Even More Chaos
In a special View From The Fairway column, Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his current thoughts on the staggering news story that has engulfed the world of golf this week. read more ...
How The Whole LIV Golf Saga Unfolded
As we digest the shock news of the merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf, it is worth taking some time to reflect on how this whole sorry saga has played out. read more ...
PGA Tour And LIV Golf Merger Was Twist We Should Have Seen Coming
The golf world has been stunned by the announced merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why we should have all really seen this incredible twist coming. read more ...
PGA Tour, DP World Tour And LIV Golf MERGE to Unify Golf
Following two years of uncertainty, months of bitter recriminations, public fallouts and lawsuits, the golf world has been stunned by the news that the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund (which owns LIV Golf) have today announced a landmark agreement to unify the game of golf. read more ...
The 10 Best Golfers Who Have Been World Number One
The Official World Golf Rankings were first launched in 1986 and a total of just 24 golfers have occupied that lofty position of number one. Some of the men who have been crowned as the world’s best golfers will surprise you. Having taken a long look at the list, Golfshake's Derek Clements thought that the time had come to rank the top 10. read more ...
2023 Scandinavian Mixed Preview, Picks & Analysis
Defending champion Linn Grant and 10-time DP World Tour winner Alex Noren will tee it up this week at the unique Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed at Ullna Golf & Club, just 30 minutes from the Swedish capital Stockholm. read more ...
Tom McKibbin Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin has won his first DP World Tour title with a two-shot victory at the European Open in Hamburg. The 20-year-old carded a three-under-par 70 to finish nine under and beat home hopes Maximilian Kieffer and Marcel Siem, with France's Julien Guerrier also finishing on seven under. read more ...
Professional Golf Continues to Tear Itself Apart
If you had any doubts that a schism still exists within the world of professional golf, they would have been dispelled by a series of press conferences at Muirfield Village, scene of this week’s Memorial Tournament. read more ...
2023 Porsche European Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
There are genuinely high hopes of a home winner at the Porsche European Open in Germany this week, following a resurgence in German golf, but Frenchman Victor Perez could be the man to beat on the outskirts of Hamburg. read more ...
What Makes a Great Caddie
You could be forgiven for believing that a caddie is simply somebody who lugs a huge golf bag around and tells his or her player how far they are from the green. If it were that simple, we would all be doing it, especially when you consider the serious amounts of money to be made from accompanying the best golfers on the world’s fairways. read more ...
10 Golfers Who Would Be Great TV Commentators
There is a knack to being a successful golf commentator. It certainly helps if you have been involved at the sharp end, and that contributed towards Nick Faldo’s success with a microphone in his hand. Golfshake's Derek Clements has been thinking about who among those currently playing the game that would make a successful transition. read more ...
2023 KLM Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Ryder Cup hopeful Victor Perez will defend his KLM Open title at Bernardus Golf Club this week, knowing that victory would go a long way towards securing his place in Luke Donald’s team read more ...
Golfers Dominate Latest Forbes Sports Rich List
With the influx of money as a result of LIV Golf it will come as no surprise to learn that golfers figure prominently in the Forbes Sports List top 20 for 2023, with five LIV players in the top 20 and four times as many golfers in the top 50 as last year. read more ...
Predicting Future Ryder Cup Captains
When Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia resigned from the DP World Tour, it meant that Europe lost three future Ryder Cup captains in the blink of an eye. So who are the men most likely to be asked to step into the fray in future? Here are some serious contenders, and a couple who won’t be asked but really would bring something special to the contest. read more ...
The G4D Open Was Inspiring For All Golfers
In this week's View From The Fairway, Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a closer look at the remarkable stories behind the competitors at the inaugural G4D Open, demonstrating that golf can be the most inclusive of sports, irrespective of disability or impairment. read more ...
Simon Forsstrom Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Simon Forsstrom recovered from a back-nine wobble with a series of late birdies as he held off the charge of fellow Swede Jens Dantorp to claim his first DP World Tour title at the 2023 Soudal Open. read more ...
Elite Golfers With Disabilities Prepare For G4D Open
The inaugural G4D Open takes place this week at Woburn, with Brendan Lawlor and Kim Moore among the international field of elite golfers with disabilities who are competing in the event. read more ...
Recent Tour Withdrawals Provoke Frustration And Disappointment
Tour players withdraw from events they had entered fairly regularly, but there has been much scrutiny about recent decisions made by Rory McIlroy, Georgia Hall and Charley Hull. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he hasn't been impressed by these actions. read more ...
Social Media Trolls Have Become a Blight on Golf
For this week's View From The Fairway column, Derek Clements addresses the growing impact of social media trolls in golf, including the shameful recent online abuse of Brendan Lawlor. read more ...
2023 Soudal Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Belgium’s top golfer will not be in the field for this week’s Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club. But in the absence of Thomas Pieters, home hopes lie with Nicolas Colsaerts and the gifted Thomas Detry, who is currently plying his trade on the PGA Tour and is to be commended for crossing the Atlantic to compete on home soil. read more ...
The Golfers Who Are Ready For a Big Victory
As we approach the PGA Championship it seems like a good time to take a look at a number of golfers who may have gone under the radar and are now ready to make some headlines on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. read more ...
European Ryder Cup Legends Quit DP World Tour
Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have officially ruled themselves out of the running for this year’s Ryder Cup after resigning from the DP World Tour. read more ...
Pablo Larrazabal Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Pablo Larrazabal secured his second DP World Tour title in three starts, his fourth in 15 months and his ninth in total after producing a great finish to win the 2023 KLM Open by two shots. read more ...
2023 Italian Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
The Italian Open takes on an added significance this week. It will be staged at Marco Simone Golf Club, which hosts the Ryder Cup later this year and will provide European captain Luke Donald with a unique opportunity to view the course and gauge the form of some of the players who will be representing his team at the end of September. read more ...
It's Time to Give Keith Pelley a Break
Sharing his weekly View From The Fairway column, Golfshake's Derek Clements comes to the defence of DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley, who has faced criticism from some observers in recent months. read more ...
2023 Korea Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
A cosmopolitian field gathers in Incheon for the inaugural Korea Championship, with Europe’s best golfers facing a strong challenge from some of the most gifted home talent. The likes of Robert MacIntyre, Guido Migliozzi, Rasmus Hojgaard and Jordan Smith know that they need to find some big weeks if they are to have any chance of making it to the Ryder Cup in Italy. read more ...
Lucas Herbert Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Australia's Lucas Herbert came through a marathon effort to beat Aaron Cockerill in a playoff and win the ISPS HANDA Championship in Japan and secure his third DP World Tour title. read more ...
The Best Sibling Rivalries in Golf
Over the years many golfers have attempted to follow in the footsteps of famous fathers and very few have enjoyed much success. However, brothers and sisters are an entirely different kettle of fish. We take a look at golf’s top sibling rivalries. read more ...
2023 ISPS Handa Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
The DP World Tour returns with the ISPS Handa Championship being staged at PGM Ishioka Golf Club in Japan. Rasmus Hojgaard is a key name in the field, which also includes the likes of Rafa Cabrera Bello, Robert MacIntyre and Christiaan Bezuidenhout. read more ...
How Spaniards Have Lit Up The World of Golf
Jon Rahm's victory at the 2023 Masters meant he was the fourth Spaniard to claim the Green Jacket. He followed the legendary Seve Ballesteros, Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia. Spanish golfers have thrilled galleries all around the world with their swashbuckling style of play. Here, we look at some of their most memorable moments on the world stage. read more ...
Arbitration Panel Backs DP World Tour Over LIV Golf Players
The DP World Tour has been told that it was within its rights to fine and suspend the likes of Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood after they took part in LIV Golf’s inaugural tournament at the Centurion Club last year. read more ...
Don't Panic - The European Ryder Cup Team Looks Strong
Much has been made in some circles of what is perceived to be a lack of form by European golfers on the world stage. But Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has no reason to be losing any sleep over his potential team. read more ...
The Solution to Golf Ball Distance Debate is Obvious
Golfshake's Derek Clements has been on holiday for a month and returns to share his thoughts on the golf ball proposals from The R&A and USGA, believing that there is a better and simpler solution to curb the impact of distance. read more ...
Golf's Rising Stars - Matthias Schwab
Matthias Schwab derives from Austria and the 28-year-old collected another top 10 finish on the PGA Tour at the Corales Puntacana Championship. Schwab is yet to win during his professional career, but a string of close calls demonstrates that his maiden scoop isn’t far away. read more ...
Golf's Rising Stars - Hennie du Plessis
Despite being just 26 years old, Hennie du Plessis has enjoyed eight years as a professional, winning on four occasions. The South African golfer finished runner-up on the DP World Tour at the Jonsson Workwear Open, and we believe he has a glittering career ahead of him. read more ...
The Best Iron Players in Golf Today
Whilst a professional golfer needs to be firing on all cylinders to contend, accuracy with the irons is perhaps the most crucial component. We have selected eight golfers who possess silky skill with their irons, which has undoubtedly propelled them to the stage where they are today. read more ...
Nick Bachem Secures Latest Tour Win For Callaway Paradym Driver
Nick Bachem secured his maiden DP World Tour victory at the Jonnsonn Workwear Open by four shots after putting the new Callaway Paradym Driver in his bag. read more ...
Why I Support Proposed Golf Ball Rollback For Elite Players
Last week's announced proposal of The R&A and USGA to introduce a rolled back tournament ball for elite competitions from January 2026 has ushered in a fierce level of entrenched debate. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he believes the controversial measure is necessary and desirable. read more ...
How Technology Has Dramatically Changed Golf
The game of golf has dramatically changed over the years as new inventions are introduced to bring more appeal to the sport. Technology plays a vital role in golf and its impact is influential across all pillars of the industry. Golfshake's Liam Moore explains why we should be grateful for these additions. read more ...
Golf's Rising Stars - Kristian Krogh Johannessen
Norway’s Kristian Krogh Johannessen has grinded from the very bottom to be in the competitive position he finds himself in. The 28-year-old finished T3 at the SDC Championship on the DP World Tour, which is his highest finish during the 2023 season. Golfshake's Liam Moore profiles this rising star. read more ...
The 10 Most Accurate Drivers in Golf
The focus of driving has certainly shifted to distance, but finding fairways will always be a secret to unlocking lower scores. Here are ten names in golf that opt for accuracy over relentless - and often uncontrollable - power. read more ...
2023 Jonsson Workwear Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Brandon Stone will be among the home players looking to succeed at the Jonsson Workwear Open in South Africa, with the former Scottish Open champion attempting to get his DP World Tour career back on track. read more ...
Proposals Unveiled to Limit Distance For Elite Golfers
In what is certain to be a major story in the months and years to come, The R&A and USGA have revealed their joint proposal for a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organisers the option to require use of golf balls that are tested under modified launch conditions to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf. read more ...
The 10 Best Putters in Golf Today
Great putting can be the difference between winning and losing, but who are the greatest on the greens today? We’ve scoured through plenty of data to find ten of the very best putters on tour across the last few seasons. read more ...
2023 SDC Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
There will be a strong South African presence at the SDC Championship at the magnificent St Francis Links this week. They include Thriston Lawrence, Shaun Norris, the prodigiously talented Wilco Nienaber, Zander Lombard, Brandon Stone, Darren Fichardt and Oliver Bekker. read more ...
Jorge Campillo Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Spain's Jorge Campillo won the Magical Kenya Open by two strokes after shooting a final round of 66, claiming his third title on the DP World Tour. The 36-year-old joins his legendary compatriot Seve Ballesteros in lifting a title that is rich with history. read more ...
The Most Entertaining Golfers in History
We all watch professional sport to be entertained. And in every sport there is a man or woman who stands out from the crowd. It is not just about a God-given talent - it is charisma, it is an ability to do the unexpected. There is a feeling that golfers are robots. Not true. Here are 10 of the greatest entertainers the game has ever seen. read more ...
The Way That We Watch Golf Has Changed Dramatically
The way that we watch golf on TV has changed, just as the game itself has been transformed forever with the launch of LIV Golf. So, what can be done to grow golf coverage viewing figures? Here are some of your opinions from our 2022 Golfshake Survey. read more ...
2023 Magical Kenya Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Ashun Wu of China returns to Nairobi to defend his Magical Kenya Open title. He won 12 months ago after a closing 65 gave him a four-shot win. This year, the likes of Marcel Siem and Robert MacIntyre are in the field. read more ...
The Longest Gaps Between Victories on Tour
Marcel Siem turned the clock back by winning the Hero Indian Open. It was his first DP World Tour success for eight years. That sounds like a long time to wait between victories, but it is way short of the record. read more ...
2023 Hero Indian Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
The Indian Open returns for the first time since 2019, when Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher claimed the title. Gallacher’s victory was a surprise - home golfers normally dominate this event, and Shubhankar Sharma will be looking to continue that at DLF Golf & Country Club this week. read more ...
Why You Must Watch Kipp Popert Profile Film
Golfshake's Derek Clements has some recommended viewing for you in his latest View From The Fairway as he describes the profile film about the world's top ranked disabled golfer Kipp Popert that you can see on Sky Sports Golf. read more ...
Who Exactly is Watching LIV Golf
LIV Golf was a massive story last year and remains a talking point going into 2023. We wanted to find out more about how many golfers have watched those events and how the demographic of that audience compares to the overall picture of golf fans who view tournaments on TV and attend in person. read more ...
2023 Thailand Classic Preview, Picks & Analysis
Local favourite Kiradech Aphibarnrat says that he can’t wait to tee it up on home soil once again at this week's Thailand Classic as the DP World Tour returns to the country for the first time since 2016. read more ...
How to Make Golf on TV Better to Watch
If you regularly watch golf on TV you will know that in this country, Sky Sports leads the way. When you don’t have competition it is all too easy to become complacent and rest on your laurels. It is, therefore, to Sky’s credit that they have continued to innovate. But how could they further improve their coverage? Golfshake's Derek Clements has some ideas. read more ...
Golfers Who Have Played in The Most Major Championships
Winning majors is the ultimate, but just being part of them is noteworthy too. We have taken a look at the champions who have appeared in the most majors through the generations; some of them spanning over half a century, underlining the unique longevity that golf provides, but also their rich and lasting standing in the game. read more ...
Justin Rose Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Justin Rose ended a four-year drought by winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. In the process, the Englishman secured his place in the field for The Masters. read more ...
The Golf Documentaries That We Most Want to See Made
Full Swing, the Netflix documentary series following a year in the life of the PGA Tour, has sparked a huge amount of interest. When the producers came up with the idea they could not possibly have imagined what would follow. It got us wondering about the documentaries and real-life movies that never happened but would surely have been ratings winners. read more ...
Why Golf Will Overcome Controversy to Have a Great Year
There is much controversy surrounding professional golf at the moment, but Golfshake's Derek Clements offers an optimistic take on things, demonstrating why he sees enough positive things for fans and viewers to be excited about in 2023. read more ...
DP World Tour Set For Hearing Against LIV Golfers
This is a significant week for the DP World Tour, with an arbitration panel to decide whether the likes of Lee Westwood, Patrick Reed, Martin Kaymer and Ian Poulter can carry on playing in its tournaments. read more ...
2023 Singapore Classic Preview, Picks & Analysis
Li Haotong is one of the star attractions at the inaugural Singapore Classic at Laguna National Golf Resort, but one of last year's standout performers, Ryan Fox, is surely among the favourites in this new DP World Tour event. read more ...
Get to Know DP World Tour Winner Daniel Gavins - Profile, Stats, Ranking
Daniel Gavins found water twice at the final hole and then holed a 30-foot double-bogey putt to win the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in the most dramatic fashion. read more ...
Golfers With Disabilities to Compete in Newly Launched G4D Open
The R&A has announced the launch of The G45 Open, which is being staged in partnership with the DP World Tour and will bring up to 80 of the world's best golfers with disabilities together at Woburn's Duchess Course from 10-12 May 2023. read more ...
How to Create The Complete Golfer
Yes, even the best golfers on the planet have areas of the game that could be improved. So what would happen if you took the best parts from the best players? You would end up with some player. Thanks to golf’s obsession with statistics, it is actually possible to produce the complete golfer. read more ...
The Public Squabbles Over LIV Golf Need to Stop
The public spats over LIV Golf continued last week, involving Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed, with even Sir Nick Faldo getting involved. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that it's a pattern that has done the wider game no favours. read more ...
2023 Ras Al Khaimah Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
The DP World Tour’s Desert Swing ends this week with the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club. And Thriston Lawrence will make his second appearance at the event after getting his season off to a flyer with victory on home soil at the South African Open, while Padraig Harrington will again attempt to become the oldest winner in tour history. read more ...
The Footballers Who Tried Their Hand at Golf
Jon Rahm has been singing the praises of former Wales and Real Madrid footballing superstar Gareth Bale’s golfing ability after they played together in the pro-am at the Farmers Insurance Open. Bale isn’t the first professional footballer to have a gift for golf. read more ...
The Oldest Living Major Golf Champions
On Sunday, 29th January, two-time major champion Jack Burke Jr turns 100. Winner of both the Masters and PGA Championship in 1956, the longevity of this World Golf of Fame member got us thinking about the oldest professional major champions alive today, with 24 men and women who etched their name in history currently in their 80s and 90s. read more ...
The Most Underrated Events in Golf
There are some golf tournaments that you know will always deliver, whether it be by providing guaranteed drama or an incredible atmosphere. But there are other wonderful events that might not obviously capture the public’s imagination. Derek Clements has picked out some underrated dates for your diary. read more ...
2023 Dubai Desert Classic Preview, Picks & Analysis
Rory McIlroy kicks off 2023 looking for a third victory at the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club as part of a world-class field that includes Shane Lowry, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, Ryan Fox, Francesco Molinari, Thomas Pieters, Guido Migliozzi, Robert MacIntyre, Adrian Meronk, Thriston Lawrence and Victor Perez. read more ...
Golf And Sports Fans Should Be Treated With More Respect
Using The Open, the Premier League and the Australian Open tennis as examples, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the manner in which spectators are treated, with the highest consideration seemingly paid to whatever TV demands. read more ...
Just What is Ian Poulter Talking About
Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter has suggested that he would turn down a place on this year's team, should he qualify for Europe. But in his latest View From The Fairway opinion piece, Derek Clements believes that the Englishman's comments were delusional and misplaced. read more ...
Victor Perez Player Profile
Frenchman Victor Perez secured the biggest win of his career and boosted his Ryder Cup qualification hopes after holing a bunker shot at the penultimate hole on his way to a final round of 66 and a dramatic victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. read more ...
Fantasy DP World Tour Returns For 2023
It's set to be another compelling season on the DP World Tour and golf fans have the opportunity to play along and have a vested interest in each tournament of 2023 following the launch of Fantasy DP World Tour. read more ...
2023 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
Belgium's Thomas Pieters returns to Yas Links to defend his Abu Dhabi Championship title against a strong field as the DP World Tour resumes. Seamus Power will make his debut alongside former winners Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton, Ryan Fox, 2018 Open Champion Francesco Molinari and Sepp Straka. read more ...
The World Golf Rankings Continue to Confuse Everyone
The Official World Golf Rankings have continued to be a hot topic, with Jon Rahm again questioning his positioning following recent victories. Golfshake's Derek Clements is perplexed too, as he describes in his new View From The Fairway column. read more ...
Continental Europe Win Inaugural Hero Cup
High-flying Polish star Adrian Meronk holed the winning putt as Continental Europe beat Great Britain & Ireland 14.5-10.5 to win the inaugural Hero Cup in what has been set up as a dress rehearsal for Europe’s prospects in the Ryder Cup later this year. read more ...
The 10 Most Influential Golfers of All Time
Rory McIlroy is a man who influences much of what happens in professional golf. And his resurgence got our Derek Clements thinking about the men he considers to be the 10 most influential golfers of all time. read more ...
Golf Fans Should Be Excited About Netflix Documentary
2022 was quite the year to follow the PGA Tour, but that's just what the makers of Full Swing did for a fly-on-the-wall documentary series for Netflix, which is hotly anticipated by golf fans following the reveal of its first trailer. read more ...
The Hero Cup Preview
Tommy Fleetwood captains GB&I against a Continental Europe side led by Francesco Molinari in the inaugural Hero Cup this week. It is seen as a dress rehearsal for the Ryder Cup and while some of the 20 players in action in Abu Dhabi will be in Rome, many of them will not. read more ...
The 2023 Ryder Cup Already Looks Ominous For Europe
Golfshake's Derek Clements assesses the current state of the Ryder Cup, the impact of possible exclusions for LIV golfers, and how the potential teams are looking with the showpiece event only nine months away. read more ...
Jon Rahm Begins Year With Miraculous Comeback Victory
Jon Rahm produced a glorious final round of 63 to overturn a seven-shot deficit as he won the Tournament of Champions by two shots. It allowed the Spaniard to put last year’s disappointment behind him when he finished second as Cameron Smith won the same event, making birdies for fun. read more ...
9 Golfers Who Are Guaranteed to Make Headlines
There are some individuals who are guaranteed to generate interest and make headlines, no matter what they say and do. Here, we look at the nine people in golf who are absolutely guaranteed to move the needle - even without hitting a single shot in anger. read more ...
Golfers Who Will Win Again in 2023
SPORT can be an unforgiving mistress. Just when you think that you have it sussed, it has a nasty habit of biting you where it hurts most. And golf is no exception. Just because a golfer has a couple of dream years, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will continue. read more ...
What LIV Golf Needs To Do, And What We Can Learn From It
The introduction of LIV Golf has divided the golfing world, creating tension between players and fans alike. As we head into 2023, it is time to consider ways to bridge this gap and reconcile the sport. Derek Clements explores ways to reunite golfers and fans, and bring harmony back to the game. read more ...
The Golfers You Should Be Watching in 2023
With Tiger Woods' best days now behind him, the search is on for the next golfing superstar. The 2022-23 season on the PGA and DP World Tours may be the key to discovering just who that individual might be. We have identified 10 golfers whose progress bears watching in the upcoming season. From well-known names to potential up-and-comers, these players could be the future of golf. read more ...
The Biggest Comebacks in Golf History
Winning golf tournaments is no easy matter. No lead is ever big enough going into the final round. We have seen some remarkable final rounds this year on both the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour, and it got us thinking about the greatest comebacks in the history of our sport. Here are 10 of the best. read more ...
2022: Who Are The Biggest Winners And Losers in Golf
This has been a year that we will not forget in a hurry. 2022 was the year when LIV Golf arrived, many of the world’s best players defected after being given massive signing-on cheques and were suspended by the PGA Tour. Here, we take a look at some of golf’s biggest winners and losers in 2022. read more ...
How on Earth Could The BBC Snub Matt Fitzpatrick
There was considerable outrage expressed by many in the golf community when neither US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick nor Rory McIlroy made the short list for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. read more ...
10 Golfers Looking For Their First Major Victory in 2023
Nobody wants to be known as the best golfer never to have won a major. Make no mistake - they are not easy to win. Next year promises to be another exciting one, and Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out ten players he believes are most likely to be challenging for their first major successes. read more ...
Antoine Rozner Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Kylian Mbappe and France may have lost the World Cup final but their countryman Antoine Rozner produced a superb display of front-running as he fired a 67 to win the Mauritius Open by five shots. read more ...
The Top 10 Golfers of 2022
It has certainly been an eventful year in the world of professional golf. We have seen some outstanding performances in the majors, the resurgence of Rory McIlroy and the arrival of LIV Golf. There has been a lot of focus on events off the course, but we think there is still plenty to celebrate. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his top 10 golfers of 2022. read more ...
2022 Mauritius Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Belgium's Thomas Detry, who has made a superb start to his PGA Tour career, goes in search of his first DP World Tour victory at the Mauritius Open, which brings the curtain down on another wonderful golf year. read more ...
Why Established Tour Venues Are Defecting to LIV Golf
In his View From The Fairway opinion piece, Derek Clements recaps the latest around LIV Golf and the questions surrounding its newly announced venues for 2023 and what that could mean for the established tours. read more ...
Get to Know New DP World Tour Winner Ockie Strydom
South Africa's Ockie Strydom carded a final-round 69 to claim a maiden title on the DP World Tour with a two-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Sunday. read more ...
Analysing The Confirmed Hero Cup Teams
In his latest View From The Fairway opinion article, Derek Clements takes a closer look at the two teams announced for the Hero Cup in January and analyses whether the event can make a difference for Europe at September's Ryder Cup. read more ...
2022 Alfred Dunhill Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
The Alfred Dunhill Championship returns to Leopard Creek for the first time in two years with Christiaan Bezuidenhout back to defend his title on home soil. The tournament marks the end of the DP World Tour’s South Africa Swing and once again boasts a strong field, dominated by home players. read more ...
Thriston Lawrence Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Thriston Lawrence claimed his second win of the season as he overhauled Joost Luiten on a dramatic final day in Germany to take the title at the BMW International Open. read more ...
Adrian Meronk Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Poland's Adrian Meronk shot a closing 66 to beat home favourite Adam Scott to the Australian Open title by five shots. The 29-year-old became the first Pole to win on the European Tour at July's Irish Open and added a second title in Melbourne. read more ...
2022 South African Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
The South African Open returns this week at Blair Atholl Golf Club in Johannesburg. As you would expect, there is a strong home presence, led by the likes of Charl Schwartzel, Branden Grace, Dean Burmester, Dylan Frittelli, JC Ritchie, Thriston Lawrence, Wilco Nienaber, Erik van Rooyen and Darren Fichardt. read more ...
2022 Australian Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
A significant piece of history will be created this week at the first mixed gender Australian Open at Victoria Golf Club and Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne. With men, women and disabled players all competing on the same stages at the same time, the Australian Open will return for the first time since 2019. read more ...
Dan Bradbury Player Profile
Dan Bradbury, a 23-year-old Englishman, is in wonderland after his wire-to-wire victory in the Joburg Open. Bradbury, who only turned professional in the summer, came into the tournament with no status on any tour but made the most of a sponsor’s invite, clinching a magnificent three-shot win as the 2023 season got off to a start that he will never forget. read more ...
12 Golfers Who Have Done Things Their Own Way
There are many, many ways to play golf well. When we start the game we all have it drummed into us that mastering the basics is essential if we are ever to play at a decent level. And while that is undoubtedly true, it has to be said that there are some very good professionals who do things their own way. Here, we look at some of the top stars’ idiosyncrasies. read more ...
10 of The Most Memorable Feuds in Golf
It's often been said that golf is a gentleman's game, but some of the actions of its best players have regularly defied that cliche. Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a closer look at some of the sport's highest profile - and ugliest - public feuds. read more ...
5 Things For Golfers To Be Excited About
The nights are dark and the mornings cold, so what is there for golfers to be excited about? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook wants to prove that not everything is doom and gloom, sharing five things that he is looking forward to. read more ...
2022 Joburg Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
With no time to draw breath, one season on the DP World Tour ends and another one begins. And South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence will defend the Joburg Open title he won 12 months ago in a tournament reduced to 36 holes because of the weather. read more ...
2022 Australian PGA Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
Open champion Cameron Smith is the star attraction and red-hot favourite to win the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane this week, a tournament co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia. read more ...
The World Golf Rankings Truly Are Laughable
Eventual DP World Tour Championship winner Jon Rahm was highly critical of the Official World Golf Ranking, which under a new algorithm granted the PGA Tour's RSM Classic more ranking points. Golfshake's Derek Clements supports the Spaniard's view. read more ...
All You Need to Know About DP World Tour Championship Winner Jon Rahm
The DP World Tour Championship was won for the third time by Jon Rahm, of Spain, who finished with a 67 and a 72-hole total of 268, 20 under par, to beat Alex Noren and Tyrrell Hatton by two shots. read more ...
How Prize Money Compares Between Major Golf Tours
The news that the prize fund for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International is to be increased from $1m to $5m got us thinking about the whole question of prize money once again. The boost means that the women will be playing for the same financial rewards as those competing in the men’s Saudi International. Sadly, this is something of an exception. read more ...
Will The Hero Cup Really Help Europe's Ryder Cup Chances?
In his weekly View From The Fairway, sports journalist Derek Clements addresses the new Hero Cup to be staged in January, featuring captains Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari, in a team event that is hoped will improve Europe's chances at the Ryder Cup. But Derek is skeptical about its likely impact. read more ...
2022 DP World Tour Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis
Rory McIlroy arrives in Dubai for what he hopes will be his coronation as Europe’s number one when he tees it up at the DP World Tour Championship. The Northern Irishman leads the DP World Tour rankings ahead of Ryan Fox and US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick before the showpiece finale. read more ...
Bonus Announced for Journeymen of Golf
In his weekly - View From The Fairway - Sports Journalist Derek Clements reports on the last announcement from the DP World Tour guaranteeing every player who plays in at least 15 tournaments $150,000 and poses the questions - do the players have LIV Golf to thank? read more ...
2022 Nedbank Golf Challenge Preview, Picks & Analysis
The Gary Player Country Club in South Africa hosts the penultimate event of the 2021-22 DP World Tour schedule, with the curtain coming down at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai next week. The event, which is widely regarded as South Africa’s major, makes a welcome return to the calendar, boasting a tremendously strong field. read more ...
7 DP World Tour Events That Should Be Elevated
The PGA Tour has made dramatic enhancements to several of its events, but what about this side of the pond? It got us thinking about tournaments on the DP World Tour that we believe could perhaps do with a review - and a boost in prize money and status. read more ...
The Golfers Who Lost Their DP World Tour Cards
A number of high-profile professionals have lost their DP World Tour cards. They include tournament winners such as Joost Luiten, Kiradech Aphibarnrat, David Horsey, Brandon Stone and Lucas Bjerregaard. But none had a more agonising finish than Italy's Renato Paratore. read more ...
Public Inquiry Keeps Bolton Ryder Cup Hopes Alive
Hope that the Ryder Cup could be hosted in Bolton has been rekindled after moves to restore the historic Hulton Park Estate were supported by the decision of a Public Inquiry. read more ...
Dom Pedro Victoria Course Ready to Host Portugal Masters
It's set to be another great week at the Portugal Masters as the DP World Tour makes its return to the acclaimed Dom Pedro Victoria, which is looking in great shape for the tournament. read more ...
2022 Portugal Masters Preview
The Portugal Masters represents the last-chance saloon for number of players on the DP World Tour. It is the final regular tournament of the 2021-22 season and offers the final chance to secure playing privileges for the year ahead. read more ...
Yannik Paul Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Yannik Paul secured his maiden DP World Tour title after a dramatic finish to the Mallorca Golf Open. Paul birdied the last to post a one-over 72 at Son Muntaner Golf Club and end the week on 15 under, a shot ahead of fellow German Nicolai von Dellinghausen and England's Paul Waring. read more ...
How Much Did The Best Golfers Earn This Year
Whether it be the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, or LIV Golf, the riches available to the best men's golfers are extraordinary, with purses also rising across the women's game. Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a closer look at what some leading golfers have pocketed this year. read more ...
What It's Like to Cover a Golf Tournament
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a sports journalist covering a golf tournament, especially a major championship? Golfshake's Derek Clements has decades of experience and he offers a behind the scenes view of what that week looks like for members of the press. read more ...
2022 Mallorca Golf Open Preview
The DP World Tour completes its Spanish Swing at the Mallorca Open at Son Muntaner Golf Club in Palma. The field include Ryan Fox, Ewen Ferguson, Rafa Cabrera Bello, the Hojgaard twins, Nicolai and Rasmus, Erik Van Rooyen and Daniel Gavins. read more ...
Adrian Otaegui Player Profile
Adrian Otaegui stormed to a six-shot victory with an astonishing display of stroke-making to win the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama. He reduced the course to 265 strokes, 19 under par, as he beat Sweden’s Joakim Lagergren. Min Woo Lee was third, a further three shots adrift. read more ...
How You Can Attend The Ryder Cup in 2023
European captain Luke Donald will be hoping to maintain a 30-year unbeaten record on home soil when the United States seek to successfully defend the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone in Italy. And you could be there - as with the showpiece event less than a year away, there remain options to ensure that you can be part of the biggest event in the sport. read more ...
DP World Tour Qualifying School Returns to Las Colinas
Stage Two of DP World Tour Qualifying School will make a welcome return to Las Colinas Golf & Country Club this autumn, with the upgraded venue ready to showcase its outstanding Cabell B. Robinson designed layout that is renowned for its condition, wide fairways and undulating greens. read more ...
2022 Andalucia Masters Preview
US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick defends his Andalucia Masters title at Valderrama this week as the DP World Tour remains in Spain for the second of three events. read more ...
Jon Rahm Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Jon Rahm's victory at The Masters takes him back No1 in the world rankings and consolidates his position at the top of the FedEx Cup standings. It also means he has now won two majors. This was his fourth victory of the year - exactly the number achieved by Scottie Scheffler when he claimed the Green Jacket 12 months ago. read more ...
2022 Open de Espana Preview
Jon Rahm leads a star-studded field at the Open de Espana, and has his sights on a third success to add to his victories in 2018 and 2019. He is determined to emulate legendary fellow Spaniard Seve Ballesteros, who won this tournament in 1981, 1985 and 1995. read more ...
Should The Dunhill Links Championship Move to Summer
It was a memorable week at the Dunhill Links, perhaps most so for the horrendous weather conditions on Friday that have Golfshake's Derek Clements wondering whether this long-standing autumn tradition at the Home of Golf would be better served moving to summer. read more ...
Ryan Fox Player Profile And What's In The Bag
In a perfect world, Luke Donald would have watched one of his Ryder Cup team win the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Instead, the title went to New Zealand's Ryan Fox, who recovered from a triple bogey to beat Tyrrell Hatton and Aaron Rai. read more ...
How Professional Golfers Make Their Way to The Main Tours
Feeder tours are an essential part of the professional game - they are where young players go to learn their trade and, for the lucky few, they are the route to the likes of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. read more ...
Sam Bairstow to Make Pro Debut at Alfred Dunhill Links
Britain's leading men's amateur, Sam Bairstow has turned professional and will make his debut among the paid ranks at this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the DP World Tour. read more ...
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