Today's professional golfers are often accused of behaving like robots. Many of them show little or no emotion on the course. They fail to interact with the galleries and spend most of their time looking like they would rather be anywhere other than on a golf course. Thankfully, the game has also seen some characters. read more ...

The Turkish Airlines Open returns to the DP World Tour schedule this week for the first time since 2019. It is a tournament with a rich and storied history and has produced some world-class champions. 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 ...

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There is a perception that many of today’s leading tour professionals are like automatons, robots who come off a production line, with little or no personality. But that hasn't always been the case. Golfshake's Derek Clements reveals the golfers in history that he would pay to watch. read more ...

How could golf look at the beginning of the next decade? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared some tongue-in-cheek predictions for the next five years, some of which might shockingly be more accurate than you initially believe. 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 ...

LIV Golf heads to South Korea this week with several of its leading lights still licking their wounds after The Masters. Joaquin Niemann is surely the individual favourite, but for names such as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka, a good week would be welcome ahead of the second major of the year. 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 ...

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald did not get much wrong during the build-up to his team’s resounding victory in Rome two years ago. And by appointing the legendary Jose Maria Olazabal as a vice-captain, he's played another masterstroke this time. 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 ...

It will take some time to fully process what we witnessed on Sunday at the Chevron Championship. The final 90 minutes were remarkably dramatic, culminating in a five-way playoff that saw Japan's Mao Saigo claim her first major title. read more ...

When Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters, his childhood dream became reality. But what comes next? Having cemented himself in the history of the sport, let's look at what ambitions remain for this modern legend of the game. read more ...

There has been much discussion about the future of Turnberry as a venue for the Open Championship, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why there is another course that he would far more see stage the game's oldest major one more time. read more ...

There is another welcome taste of major championship golf to come this week as the first women's showpiece event of the season, The Chevron, gets underway from The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas. But who should you be keeping an eye on as the week unfolds? Here are some names that we are watching. read more ...

The first women's major championship of the season begins on Thursday at The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas, where the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course will stage the Chevron Championship for a third time. read more ...

As the dust finally settles on Rory McIlroy’s gut-wrenching victory at The Masters it is worth reflecting on what he has achieved - and what could still lie ahead for the Northern Irishman.  Weekly View From The Fairway by Derek Clements. 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 ...

The DP World Tour’s Asian Swing concludes this week with the inaugural Hainan Classic, the second of back-to-back events in China. A brand-new DP World Tour event boasting a prize fund of $2.5 million will take place at Blackstone Course, Mission Hills Haikou. 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 ...

Ashun Wu shot a magnificent final round of 65 to claim the Volvo China Open, 10 years after winning the same tournament for the first time. It was his fifth DP World Tour success. read more ...

We certainly won't forget the 2025 Masters, but what could seeing Rory McIlroy finally end his major drought and secure the career Grand Slam mean for golf? Here are some key factors to consider. read more ...

The majors are our showpiece events and when it comes to history it is how we judge players. But are these really the only tournaments worth watching, either in the flesh or from the comfort of your armchair? Of course not. Here are some you should tune in to on a regular basis. read more ...

The new Masters champion Rory McIlroy may well be the most thrilling golfer of his generation, but that doesn't mean he is universally popular. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman isn't perfect and how that is part of his appeal. read more ...

Following a stunning rally on Sunday, Justin Rose became agonisingly close to winning the Masters, losing to Rory McIlroy in a playoff on a dramatic day at Augusta National. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why the Englishman deserves to have another moment of glory in his career. 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 ...

After a three-week break, the DP World Tour returns this week with a strong field taking part in the Volvo China Open in Shanghai at Enhance Anting Golf Club. read more ...

If Rory McIlroy was going to win The Masters and achieve the career grand slam he was never going to do it the easy way. What ensued was an epic odyssey of drama and emotion that we'll never forget. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks back on the Northern Irishman's extraordinary victory. read more ...

The Masters is unique in many, many ways. Golfshake's Derek Clements loves some of the traditions and detest many others. But what he does admire is the way that spectators are treated when it comes to buying food and drink. read more ...

He finally did it! In what was surely the most dramatic final round ever witnessed at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy won The Masters and with it became only the sixth golfer in history to achieve the career grand slam. read more ...

With the 2025 Masters getting underway, there are two names dominating every conversation: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The world no.1 and no.2 are in good stead heading to Augusta this year, and the question begging to be asked isn't who’s going to win it, but more if anyone can stop them. read more ...

If you're watching the exclusive coverage of The Masters on Sky Sports, then you may have heard the new title song; a poignant rendition of Pure Imagination by acclaimed British pianist and singer-songwriter, Billy Lockett. read more ...

You take it for granted these days, but the coverage, both televised and otherwise, is now extensive and captivating at The Masters. However, the best way to watch the 2025 Masters might not be on your TV, but rather on the app or official website, and Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why. read more ...

Because we return to Augusta National each year, we recognise the holes, can recall shots played in previous decades, and can easily compare moments to what we've seen in the past. It also means that there is a vast library of relevant statistics that tell the story of the season's first major championship. read more ...

The Masters is always the most captivating of golfing spectacles as the majestic images of Augusta National are beamed into your living rooms each April. But imagine just how intoxicating those visuals would be if you actually saw them with your own eyes. Why not make that a reality in 2026? read more ...

Arnold Palmer may have been more popular and Tiger Woods more transformative, but these statistics should give you a flavour of why Jack Nicklaus remains the ultimate Masters champion. read more ...

Masters champions have a lifetime exemption into the tournament, but knowing when to step aside has proven to be a difficult decision for some to make. We have looked back to see when past winners retired from the event and how old they were at the time. read more ...

95 competitors will be making that iconic drive down Magnolia Lane to Augusta National Golf Club for the 2025 Masters, the 89th edition of a tournament that has defined the career of many a legendary player. But who can and can't win this week? read more ...

Fred Couples is part of the furniture at Augusta National, and this week, the smooth-swinging former champion will play in his 40th Masters Tournament, which places him in some truly elite company. read more ...

It'll be a quiet story at the 2025 Masters, but this week's tournament sees Sergio Garcia reach a milestone that few have achieved - playing in 100 major championships. read more ...

England Golf and The R&A have paid tribute to Peter McEvoy, twice winner of the Amateur Championship, twice Walker Cup captain, and the first British amateur golfer to make the cut at the Masters, who has died at the age of 72. read more ...

And finally we arrive at Augusta National for the season’s first major. Once again all the focus will be on Rory McIlroy as he attempts to complete the career grand slam by winning The Masters and ending his near 11-year major drought. read more ...

Many believe that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the men to beat at the 2025 Masters, but the field this year is once again packed with several contenders that you could see slipping into the iconic Green Jacket. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out ten players that he is watching closely this week. read more ...

Much attention will be placed on the big names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, but don't be surprised if some outsiders make an appearance on the leaderboard at The Masters. Here are several that Golfshake's Derek Clements is keeping an eye on. read more ...

No golf tournament has more traditions than The Masters. For many, it is what our sport has been built on. But the thing with traditions is that they become tired and outdated. Here are a few of the best and worst from Augusta. read more ...

There are plenty of first-timers in the field at Augusta this week. Here, we look at them all and assess whether any of them have a realistic chance of winning. read more ...

The Masters will be won and lost on the back nine. Here are the key holes to watch from Augusta National this weekend as the leaders reach the closing stages on Sunday. read more ...

A long and storied chapter in Masters history will come to an end this week as Bernhard Langer competes at Augusta for the final time. read more ...

This will be Rory McIlroy’s 17th start at The Masters. It is the tournament he needs to win to complete the career grand slam. But what is his record at Augusta National? read more ...

Former Masters champion Angel Cabrera returns to the field at Augusta National after spending 30 months in prison for domestic abuse. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he feels uncomfortable with the two-time major champion's presence this week. read more ...

The Masters has a reputation for bringing players to their knees when they least expect it. There have been many final-round meltdowns over the years. Here are some of the most memorable. read more ...

Scottie Scheffler showed exactly why he is the world number one by winning The Masters for a second time in 2024 after a commanding performance at Augusta National.  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 ...

Marc Leishman won his first LIV Golf individual title as he beat South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel by one stroke in Miami - and finished ahead of a host of other players preparing for The Masters. read more ...