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Reflections On Events Off The Course in 2024
Sports Writer Derek Clements offer his thoughts on 2024 in the world of golf. read more ...
Should Ryder Cup Players Be Paid To Play
The controversy surrounding the financial compensation of the US Ryder Cup team has reached a boiling point. After confirmations that each player will receive $500,000 for representing their country, many have questioned the need for an additional $200,000 to go straight into the players' pockets. The question remains, is being a part of this prestigious event not enough? read more ...
View From The Fairway: Should We Welcome Ryder Cup Return For Sergio Garcia
With the recent news that Luke Donald has been in talks with Sergio Garcia and discussed the possibility of joining the DP World Tour again. Derek Clements offers his take in the weekly 'view from the fairway' and why he feels Garcia shouldn't be given an easy route back to play in the Ryder Cup. read more ...
Solheim Cup Certain To Be The Biggest Show In Town
This week Derek offers his thoughts on the forthcoming Solheim Cup which has become one of the biggest events in world golf pushing the reach of the women's game to a global audience. read more ...
With Declining Viewing Figures Is It Time For Golf Broadcast Changes
With the fourth major around the corner. In this weeks' 'View From The Fairway' - Sports Writer Derek Clements questions howe we currently consumer golf coverage and asks whether it is time for major changes. read more ...
How Much Could The PGA Tour Players Earn This Year
If money makes the world go around, you can be pretty sure that the planet’s best golfers have no plans to stop the globe from spinning anytime soon. The prize fund for 2023 FedEx Cup is a staggering $75m. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
View From The Fairway - Looking Ahead Into 2022
As we enter the New Year, Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his latest View From The Fairway, focusing on what we hope to see in 2022. read more ...
View From The Fairway - This Week in Golf
Catch up with the latest headlines in golf with Derek Clements' View From The Fairway, including Stacy Lewis speaking out about the pace of play, the European Tour players gaining PGA Tour playing rights, encouraging people to particpate in golf for mental wellness and one club looking to reduce carbon emissions. read more ...
View From The Fairway - Olympic Spotlight
Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his latest View From The Fairway, this week focusing on some of the players chasing Olympic selection, stories from the PGA Tour and stories from the last week. read more ...
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