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Ryan Fox wins the Open as Royal Birkdale delivers another classic
Ryan Fox claimed a dramatic first Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale after a thrilling final-round battle with Cameron Young, Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler. Low scoring, record-equalling rounds and late twists made for a memorable championship.
How to book tee times at all of The Open venues
14 courses have hosted the Open Championship and the great thing is that all golfers have the opportunity to play them. You can book a dream tee time, albeit the price can be eye-wateringly expensive. Let's have a look to see just what is required to make that a reality.
Golf fans vote Wayne Riley as their favourite TV commentator
Televised golf coverage has evolved massively through the decades. But what has always remained constant is the importance of the voices who narrate the pictures on your screen. Which voices do you most look forward to hearing? We asked golfers to name their favourite commentator, pundit or presenter on TV.
Nick Faldo is correct with Bryson DeChambeau criticism
Three-time Open champion Nick Faldo was critical of Bryson DeChambeau when he suggested that the American had no clue when it comes to course strategy. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the golf legend was correct and that DeChambeau cannot contend at Royal Birkdale without a strategic approach.
Deteriorating crowd behaviour at golf tournaments makes me despair
Golfshake's Derek Clements has witnessed increasingly boorish behaviour in recent years at all sporting events but it is the deteriorating standards at golf tournaments that most concerns him.
The Open has lost a part of what made it special
Drawing record crowds of 300,000 in 2026, attendances have risen at the Open Championship in recent years, driven by the introduction of the annual ticket ballot, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that the event has lost part of its soul, something that made it unique in sport.
The Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale this week for the first time since Jordan Spieth’s heroics in 2017, but who is going to secure the iconic Claret Jug? Get ready for golf's oldest and grandest major with our comprehensive preview.
10 picks to win The Open 2026
Who is going to win the Open at Royal Birkdale? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shone a spotlight on 10 likely contenders for the Claret Jug.
10 outsiders to watch at The Open 2026
We will all have our favourites at Royal Birkdale but one thing you can guarantee is that somebody will merge from the pack. Somebody none of us had tipped will mount a challenge at the Open.
Can any of these debutants win The Open in 2026?
A total of 156 hopefuls will be teeing it up at Royal Birkdale and many will be playing in The Open Championship for the first time. Can any of these debutants follow in the footsteps of Ben Curtis and Collin Morikawa, who both picked up the Claret Jug at their very first attempt?
Justin Rose returns to where it all began this week
What do you remember about the 1998 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale? Do you remember a 17-year-old Justin Rose being one off the lead after 36 holes? Do you remember him holing out from the rough on the final hole to finish in a tie for fourth? 28 years later, he's back with a chance to finally secure the Claret Jug.
Remembering Jordan Spieth's finish for the ages at Royal Birkdale
Jordan Spieth won The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017 by three shots after an enthralling battle with Matt Kuchar. But the American very nearly threw it all away.
When Lee Trevino learnt to love links golf
Back in 1971 three men dominated the game. Defending Open champion Jack Nicklaus, two-time major winner Tony Jacklin and a ball of energy called Lee Trevino - and it was the latter who secured the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale.
How Scottie Scheffler strolled to Open victory at Royal Portrush
12 months ago, it was Scottie Scheffler who underlined his position as the best player in the world when he lifted the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale in Northern Ireland.
New code of conduct introduced for fans at The Open
Following spectator controversies at the Ryder Cup and the US Open, The R&A is tackling that head on by introducing a new fan code of conduct that they are calling The Open Commitment.
Do you want to attend The Open at St Andrews in 2027?
The 155th Open at St Andrews is certain to be yet another magnificent spectacle, and you could be part of it, with the ticket ballot for the championship's return to the spiritual home of golf now open.
10 outsiders to follow at the Genesis Scottish Open 2026
The Genesis Scottish Open is the ideal prelude to the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, providing a welcome opportunity for an impressively assembled field to acclimatise themselves to the intricacies of links golf. But despite the star quality in attendance, it may well be an outsider who surprisingly emerges from the pack to secure the prestigious trophy.
8 players to watch at the Evian Championship 2026
The best players in the women's game have gathered at one of the most spectacular locations this sport can offer. Lake Geneva is the setting for The Amundi Evian Championship, which has been designated as a major since 2013, with drama almost always a guarantee. But which names should you be watching out for this week?
Jeeno Thitikul is ready to finally become a major champion at favourite event
The fourth women's major of the season takes place at the spectacular Evian Resort Golf Club on the banks of Lake Geneva, where the best players in the world have gathered for The Amundi Evian Championship, including Jeeno Thitikul, who is hoping to finally secure a major title.
Genesis Scottish Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
It's almost time for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, but before then, it's the Scottish Open at the Renassiance Club in East Lothian, where the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are preparing for the final major of the year.
The Scottish Open moments we will never forget
Apart from years when it hosts The Open Championship, the biggest tournament staged in Scotland is the Scottish Open. It is now a co-sanctioned event with the PGA Tour and a Rolex Series event. Over the years it has seen some pretty impressive performances and some world-class winners as well as a few surprise champions.
How Chris Gotterup won the Scottish Open in 2025
Twelve months ago, Chris Gotterup arrived at the Scottish Open as a relative unknown. He left it as a champion. Plenty expected him to fade away, but he refused to do so and has gone on to prove it was no flash in the pan, as the American has won three times on the PGA Tour in 2026, including last weekend's John Deere Classic.
Golf legends are coming to Vilamoura this summer
Golfing hotspot Vilamoura in Portugal is set to stage a major golfing event at the end of this month when the PGA TOUR Champions comes to town to play at the brand new Els Club.
Who made it through Final Qualifying for The Open 2026
Final Qualifying for The Open is one of the most exciting days on the golfing calendar and this year's edition did not disappoint as 20 players successfully made it through to compete in the 154th championship at Royal Birkdale later this month. Let's see who qualified from each location.
What you need to know about Final Qualifying for The Open 2026
Final Open Qualifying is one of the best days in the golfing calendar, but who is playing where and what can we expect across the four venues? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook describes everything you need to know.
John Deere Classic 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The John Deere Classic offers a great opportunity for some of the lesser lights to make a name for themselves, pick up a tasty cheque and secure their PGA Tour cards for the next couple of years.
BMW International Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The DP World Tour heads to Munich for the BMW International Open, where the likes of Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Marco Penge and Danny Willett are competing, but it's Joaquin Niemann who may ultimately prove to be the man to beat.
Will PGA Tour changes actually improve the product?
After all the speculation, after all the talk of radical change, we finally know what the future of the PGA Tour is going to look like from 2028, but will the product actually improve?
8 players to watch at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship
If you love major championship golf - and who doesn't? - then you're in for a treat this week as the best players in the world gather at Hazeltine to compete for the biggest prize fund in the history of the women's game.
Club golfers should not be penalised by distance debate
Following years of debate, efforts to address the issue of distance in golf won't occur until before 2030 at the earliest, with many options being considered, but for Golfshake's Derek Clements, the key point is that penalising club golfers shouldn't be part of the solution.
Travelers Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The PGA Tour yet again follows a major with another Signature Event as most of the world's top golfers gather at TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championsip.
Professional golf is learning that less is more
It's clear that the PGA Tour will soon undergo progressive changes that will radically transform the nature of its schedule. Ultimately, are there too many events in golf? Golfshake's Derek Clements has long believed that less is more.
Open d'Italia 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Leader of the Race to Dubai, Patrick Reed makes his way back to the DP World Tour, where he headlines the field at the Open d'Italia in Turin. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what promises to be a fascinating week.
Why I found the US Open final round so engrossing
The final round of the US Open became more dramatic than many expected, but just how good was it? Ahead of enjoying an incredible week of golf, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook explains why he was so engrossed by events at Shinnecock Hills.
The fan treatment of Wyndham Clark at the US Open was disgraceful
New US Open champion Wyndham Clark faced a significant level of hostility from the crowd at Shinnecock Hills, as members of the gallery cheered when the American dropped shots during the final round. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this behaviour was simply disgraceful.
Shinnecock Hills was the winner of the US Open yet again
Wyndham Clark left Shinnecock Hills as the deserved champion, lifting the US Open for a second time, but the fearsome course itself was once again the real winner.
10 of the unlikeliest major winners of all time
We expect the majors to be won by household names and while that is largely true there have been plenty of surprise winners. Might we see another outsider triumph in America's national championship at Shinnecock Hills?
Adam Scott marks incredible milestone at the US Open
Adam Scott is marking an incredible milestone at this year's US Open when he competes in his 100th consecutive major championship.
This could be the summer of Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood is undeniably one of the best players in the game yet to have won a major championship, but could this summer be his best chance? Golfshake's Fin Tait believes that Shinnecock Hills and Royal Birkdale present a unique opportunity for the popular Englishman.
It can be agony to support Scotland in sport
Golfshake's Derek Clements is unashamedly Scottish. That means that with a few notable exceptions when it comes to golf in particular and sport in general, his life has been filled with sporting heartbreak and disappointment.
The US Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills - one of the most fearsome tests in the game. Scottie Scheffler has an opportunity to complete the Career Grand Slam, but who will lift the trophy? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts.
10 picks to win the 2026 US Open
The US Open gets under way at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday. It is a course that is sure to test the world’s best players to the limit - and perhaps beyond. Here are some likely contenders to follow.
10 outsiders to watch at the 2026 US Open
The US Open is arguably the hardest major to win on account of the lightning-fast greens and punishing rough the field will face. It is usually won by a household name but there have been some surprising champions over the years. Here are 10 outsiders who could cause a shock.
Why the US Open is the toughest test in golf
Shinnecock Hills is one of the most fearsome US Open venues - which should make for an engaging spectacle this week. But the USGA has often been accused of pushing the difficulty too far, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains.
How JJ Spaun won the 2025 US Open
America's JJ Spaun put his Players Championship disappointment behind him in sensational style 12 months ago when he holed a 60-foot putt on the final green to win the US Open, beating Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre by two shots.
