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 ...

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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 ...

Sponsor exemptions into golf tournaments can add spectator interest when done right, but there were some examples from the DP World Tour's recent Hainan Classic in China that had Golfshake's Derek Clements baffled. read more ...

Matt Fitzpatrick rebounded from a runner-up finish at the Players Championship by securing the Valspar Championship, making one of the real favourites ahead of the Masters at Augusta National. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains what has most impressed him about the Englishman. read more ...

There is a perception that professional golfers are pampered individuals. Sungjae Im may have something to say about that as this hardest working of PGA Tour players has faced additional challenges lately. read more ...

LIV Golf's tournament in South Africa came down to Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, with the American winning in a playoff. But given events off the course, the question is whether both of these star players are ready to contend at the Masters? read more ...

The Masters has the smallest field of the majors, which means that a considerable number of notable golfers won't be competing at Augusta National in April. Here are some of the names who won't be playing for the Green Jacket in 2026. read more ...

Try to contain your excitement but after this week’s Valspar Championship there are just two more tournaments and then it is time for The Masters. The likes of Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka are competing at the Innisbrook, but Golfshake's Derek Clements fancies another European winner here. read more ...

Bryson DeChambeau picked up his fourth LIV individual when he beat Richard Lee in a playoff in Singapore and will now head to South Africa this week as a warm favourite to win again. read more ...

Excitement is building for The Masters at Augusta National, but despite absolutely loving the tournament each year, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he - perhaps controversially - believes that it's the weakest of golf's majors. read more ...

The DP World Tour heads to China this week for the Hainan Classic, where Andy Sullivan, Nacho Elvira, Martin Couvra, and former Open champion Francesco Molinari are part of the field. read more ...

The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass was an engrossing thriller, but the nature of its layout, especially the iconic par-three 17th, demonstrated the extraordinary power that water hazards have over golfers of all abilities. read more ...

Speaking ahead of The Players Championship, Brian Rolapp, the PGA Tour's CEO, described his vision for what the circuit could look like in the future, presenting a series of sweeping changes that won't be popular with everyone. read more ...

Controversy was swirling around Arnold Palmer Invitational winner Akshay Bhatia, as some golf fans online accused him of illegally anchoring his long putter. But as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains, the American is playing by the rules. read more ...

The world’s leading golfers are gathered at TPC Sawgrass for what the PGA Tour describes as THE PLAYERS, but without getting into the whole fifth major debate, we want to look at why winning this golf tournament matters so much. read more ...

Luke Donald was recently announced as the captain for Team Europe in the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, where he will be looking to extend his victorious streak. However, one of golf’s all-time greats could be standing in his way. Tiger Woods is the favourite to lead the USA, but would he actually be a good captain? read more ...

Some of the biggest names in golf have won the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass - the likes of Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. It is also fair to say that there have been some surprising winners. Here, we look at a few of the more unlikely champions. read more ...

Some believe that the Players Championship should be considered a major, but does its venue, TPC Sawgrass, merit that status? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that it has a great finishing stretch - but that does that make it a great course? read more ...

The eyes of the golfing world will be on TPC Sawgrass this week, not for golf’s fifth major but for the Players Championship, which is definitely the biggest tournament of 2026 so far, boasting easily the strongest field of the season. read more ...

Bay Hill is meant to be one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour - and it certainly played like that at times this past week with several top players leaving Arnie's Place feeling rather bruised by the challenge. read more ...

Casey Jarvis came within a whisker of recording his third successive victory on the DP World Tour. The only other players to have achieved the feat are Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo, so Jarvis was attempting to join some pretty exalted company. read more ...