If you were to ask Rory McIlroy to play any venue then you can be pretty sure that Quail Hollow would figure near the top of that list. The Masters champions returns to one of his favourite places for this week's Truist Championship. read more ...

LIV Golf heads to Virginia this week with a huge cloud hanging over it. You can be certain of one thing - there is going to be a huge media frenzy surrounding the tournament as journalists will want some kind of reaction from players such as Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm regarding the uncertain future of the circuit. read more ...

If you are a golf fan who hates seeing top players throw tantrums on the course, then you're in luck as a new policy set to be introduced at the Open in July could see leading names penalised for on-course misconduct. read more ...

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The DP World Tour arrives in Europe this week for the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship at Real Club de Golf El Prat. And it promises to be a highly emotional week, with the event set to pay tribute to the legendary Severiano Ballesteros. read more ...

Another week on the PGA Tour, and yet another week of low scoring. Golfshake's Derek Clements is growing weary of saying this but it doesn’t make it any less true - the majority of the courses used on the PGA Tour are too easy. read more ...

Matt Fitzpatrick's resurgence has been remarkable in the past year, but what could come next? Golfshake's Fin Tait explains why he believes that a second major title could be coming soon for the Englishman. read more ...

Following weeks of speculation, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has confirmed that it will cease funding LIV Golf after this season, with the circuit now seeking to find alternative funding sources. But how realistic is that and where does LIV - and its players - go from here? read more ...

This year's AIG Women's Open, the 50th anniversary of the championship, will benefit from an increased prize fund and extended broadcast hours, which has been revealed in a new announcement by The R&A and American International Group, Inc. read more ...

She didn't win any tournaments in 2025, but now, Nelly Korda is back and might just be better than ever before. Golfshake's Kieran Clark looks at what has been a highly impressive season thus far from the American - with the potential of more to come. read more ...

Following months of speculation, it has now been confirmed that The 156th Open will be staged at Royal Lytham & St Annes from 30 July-6 August 2028. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler headlines the field at the Cadillac Championship, yet another of the PGA Tour's Signature Events, which will be staged at the Blue Monster Course at Doral in Florida. read more ...

Have you watched the latest season of Full Swing on Netflix? Golfshake's Derek Clements recently sat down to watch all of the episodes and it's fair to say that he wasn't impressed by what he saw. read more ...

Many were surprised to see that Jim Furyk - the losing captain in 2018 - has once again been appointed to lead the United States at the Ryder Cup in 2027. But does this decision from the PGA of America make any sense? read more ...

Young French golf star Martin Couvra will be chomping at the bit to defend his Turkish Airlines Open title this week. But among those standing in his way are DP World Tour winners David Puig, Jayden Schaper, Nacho Elvira, Dan Bradbury, Freddy Schott and Jordan Gumberg. read more ...

Given the number of limited field Signature Events that are being staged between the Masters and PGA Championship, there are concerns that playing opportunities are being restricted on the PGA Tour. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the gap is growing between golf's stars and its journeymen. read more ...

Ticket prices for the 2027 Ryder Cup were recently revealed and received widespread condemnation. Golfshake's Derek Clements has compared the costs to other events and explains why he believes it's an example of greed and exploitation. read more ...

What on earth has happened to Matt Fitzpatrick? Last year, the Englishman was languishing in the doldrums, but a remarkable resurgence since then has seen him become one of the world's best golfers. read more ...

Everybody enjoys a good comeback story. We have seen more than our fair share of them in the world of golf. But perhaps one of the most unlikely of all has come in the shape of Bernd Wiesberger of Austria. read more ...

It's been confirmed that ticket prices to attend next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland have almost doubled since the showpiece was last staged in Europe. Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that this is a disgrace that is a symptom of a trend that we're now seeing across other sports and events. read more ...

Ahead of the first LPGA major of the year, Australia's Hannah Green isn't the top ranked player in the world, but she might just be the most in form golfer on the planet, as Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains. read more ...

The first women’s major of the year gets under way at Memorial Park in Texas this week, with the cream of the sport competing for the Chevron Championship. read more ...

Following his sixth major title and second Masters victory, there is a debate about where Rory McIlroy ranks in the history of European golf. For Golfshake's Derek Clements, it's obvious where the Northern Irishman stands. read more ...

It's a change of pace on the PGA Tour as players are in pairs, teaming up together for the Zurich Classic, which includes the intriguing duo of Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry. But the Fitzpatrick brothers will be out to stop them. read more ...

It's now clear that LIV Golf is facing an uncertain future - but what would happen to its players should the circuit ultimately shut down? Golfshake's Derek Clements looks into what the future may hold for the likes of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. read more ...

After a short break, the DP World Tour heads to Shanghai for the Volvo China Open, where home star Ashun Wu will defend the title he won in emotional circumstances 12 months ago. read more ...

Robert MacIntyre caused controversy with his on-course behaviour at the Masters, which saw him reprimanded by Augusta National officials, but did the Scot go far enough when addressing his actions? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that a more complete apology was required. read more ...

Speculation this week has suggested that LIV Golf is facing an uncertain future, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia reportedly close to withdrawing its financial support for the circuit. But, as things stand, the current season is continuing as scheduled. read more ...

Going into the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm were widely tipped - and expected - to do well at the season’s first major, but it all went horribly wrong. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at what comes next for LIV Golf's two star players. read more ...

Now a six-time major champion and undoubtedly one of the greatest players in history, what more could Rory McIlroy achieve? Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that this current chapter might ultimately be the Northern Irishman's most glorious yet. read more ...

When not playing the many wonderful courses around his local area, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook was captivated by the Masters, where he's now left himself asking whether Rory McIlroy really is the best European golfer in history? read more ...

Following the Masters, the PGA Tour heads to Harbour Town Golf Links, where a strong field includes the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Collin Morikawa. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to what is always a popular event. read more ...

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his title at the Masters, following an engrossing weekend, but there was one key quality that the Northern Irishman mastered above the rest. read more ...

If you regularly attend major sporting events you will be all too aware of how expensive it can be. But the cost for accommodation is truly staggering, as evidenced during the Masters in Augusta. read more ...

Styles come in and out of fashion, and that is most certainly the case on the golf course. But having been around the game for decades, Golfshake's Derek Clements asks why the sport seems to commit so many fashion crimes? read more ...

One thing that makes the Masters unique is its strict no phones policy that applies to everyone, with even former Open champion Mark Calcavecchia being escorted from the premises after using his device. But Golfshake's Derek Clements isn't a fan of this extreme approach. read more ...

Augusta National is a golfing dreamscape. Can you imagine taking in the view of Amen Corner for the first time? That would be a moment you will never forget - and it could happen in 2027. Let's take a look at your options to secure your presence at the Masters next year. read more ...

The Masters is arguably the best event in golf, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark feels uneasy about several aspects that have made the tournament what it has become today. One of those seemingly rare breeds in golf, this is why he is a Masters sceptic, albeit a deeply conflicted one. read more ...

Given the limited size of the field, you don't often get shock contenders at Augusta National, but that doesn't mean there can't be a surprise of sorts. Here are some under the radar prospects who may well swoop down Magnolia Lane and challenge the favourites on Masters Sunday. read more ...

The 90th Masters is set to be defined by glorious weather, but who could challenge in the sunshine for the green jacket? Golfshake's Kieran Clark has avoided the four main favourites and has picked out seven players with the potential to succeed at Augusta National. read more ...

Commenting on a busy week of playing golf ahead of watching the Masters, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook watched the new Rory McIlroy documentary on Amazon Prime and he fully recommends that you do the same. read more ...

It's time for the 90th Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy defends the title and recent champions Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm will surely contend, but who is most likely to claim the iconic Green Jacket? Get ready for the first major of the year with our full preview. read more ...

It's now 40 years since the 1986 Masters - which for a generation of golf fans remains the best ever, as the game's greatest champion Jack Nicklaus turned back the clock and secured his sixth title at the age of 46. read more ...

It's been a long, long time since a rookie won the Masters. But what about this year’s first-timers? Could any of them cause a huge upset? Here are the 2026 debutants, with predictions as to how they will cope with the vagaries of Augusta National. read more ...

1996 was going to finally be Greg Norman's time at Augusta National. He was six ahead with 18 holes to play. But the pressure of that Sunday - and the precision of Nick Faldo - changed everything 30 years ago. read more ...

Sport has a never-ending capacity to thrill us, to reduce us to tears, to frustrate us, to fill us with joy, to frustrate us and to make us want to throw something at the TV. We could experience all of those emotions at this year's Masters. read more ...

Now that we know it won't be Tiger Woods, who will lead the United States at next year's Ryder Cup? There are several potential candidates, but Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that former Open champion Stewart Cink could be the man for the job. read more ...

Given that the Masters returns to the same venue each year, previous history there means a lot, and that's what the likes of recent former winners Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm will be hoping to count on at Augusta National. read more ...

With the Masters dominating everybody's thoughts, we will be getting some useful form pointers at this week’s Texas Open, the last chance for players to prepare for Augusta, with the likes of Ludvig Aberg, Collin Morikawa and Tommy Fleetwood in action. read more ...

Gary Woodland produced a remarkable story when he won the Houston Open just weeks after opening his heart to the world about his battle with PTSD following brain surgery. The emotional 41-year-old secured his first PGA Tour victory since 2019 and is now set to compete in the Masters. read more ...

DLF Golf & Country Club, home of the Hero Indian Open, is one of the toughest courses tackled all year by the DP World Tour, and it once more made some professional golfers look like hackers. read more ...

Speculation that Tiger Woods could play in the Masters or even lead the USA at the Ryder Cup in 2027 has surely ended after the 15-time major champion was arrested on DUI charges after a car accident in Florida. Golfshake's Derek Clements asks whether the American legend can ever come back from this? read more ...

As the Masters approaches, the PGA Tour heads to the Lone Star State for the Texas Children's Houston Open. The likes of Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry are in the field this week. read more ...

The DP World Tour will be feeling pretty smug this week, having secured a commitment from Akshay Bhatia to play in the Hero Indian Open at the DLF Golf & Country Club, which will play host to the storied event yet again. read more ...