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AIG Women's Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
England's Charley Hull launches her latest bid to win her first major at this week’s Women’s Open at Royal Lytham. But many eyes will be on Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu, who have each won two majors this season.

Rocket Classic 2026 preview, picks & analysis
As the PGA Tour season nears its conclusion, a strong field assembles at the Rocket Classic this week, with the target a simple one - finish the season in 70th place or better and you qualify for the end-of-season playoffs, where much gold is on offer.

3M Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The 3M Open takes on added significance with just two regular PGA Tour events remaining before the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Scottie Scheffler leads the field on his tournament debut, while Jordan Spieth, Tony Finau and Hideki Matsuyama are among those desperate to rediscover form at TPC Twin Cities.

Senior Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The Senior Open returns to Gleneagles with defending champion Padraig Harrington leading a star-studded field featuring Stewart Cink, Ernie Els and Bernhard Langer.

LIV Golf UK 2026 preview, picks & analysis
LIV Golf returns to JCB as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton headline the field amid growing uncertainty over the Saudi-backed tour's future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RBC Canadian Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The US Open is fast approaching, but before that, the PGA Tour heads north of the border to Canada, where Tommy Fleetwood is among those hoping to claim one of the most historic titles in the game.

U.S. Women's Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
World No. 1 Nelly Korda seeks the one major title missing from her CV as Lottie Woad and Jeeno Thitikul chase glory at Riviera.

KLM Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Defending champion Connor Syme heads back to the Netherlands for the KLM Open, with Michael Lindberg and Casey Jarvis among those chasing victory.

the Memorial Tournament 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Scottie Scheffler headlines a world-class field at The Memorial as the world's best players make their final preparations for the U.S. Open.

Winning golf tournaments is really difficult
Near misses for Jordan Smith and Andrew 'Beef' Johnston provide a timely reminder that contending and winning are two very different things in professional golf.

Charles Schwab Challenge 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Ben Griffin returns to Colonial Country Club as defending champion after a career-changing 2025 season that included his first individual PGA Tour victory. Ludvig Aberg, Rickie Fowler and recent US PGA champion Aaron Rai are among the leading names looking to challenge at this year’s Charles Schwab Challenge.

Austrian Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Home favourite Sepp Straka returns to Austria for this week’s Austrian Open as the country’s most successful golfer prepares to tee it up on home soil for the first time since 2017. The PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup star headlines a strong field at Golfclub Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith alongside fellow Austrian Bernd Wiesberger.

The CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The week after a major is always something of an anti-climax, with most of the world’s leading golfers putting their feet up after their exertions. However, world number one Scottie Scheffler will be in action at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he will be defending his title.

Soudal Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
It has been quite a season on the DP World Tour so far - packed with unforgettable and unexpected stories. This week we head to Belgium for the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Antwerp.

The PGA Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The world's best players gather at Aronimink Golf Club for the second major of the year, the PGA Championship. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will be the favourites, but there are numerous leading contenders for the storied Wanamaker Trophy this time.

Truist Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Cadillac Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Turkish Airlines Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

The Chevron Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Volvo China Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

RBC Heritage 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

The Masters 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Valero Texas Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Texas Children's Houston Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Hero Indian Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Valspar Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

LIV Golf South Africa 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

The Players Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
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.

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Another week and yet another Signature Event on the PGA Tour. This time it is the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the iconic Bay Hill and this year’s version has a hard act to follow after the dramatic finish to the 2025 tournament.

Joburg Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
You certainly cannot fault Patrick Reed’s new-found commitment to the DP World Tour. Clearly determined to win the Race to Dubai, this week sees the former Masters champion teeing it up at the Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club.

LIV Golf Hong Kong 2026 preview, picks & analysis
Spain’s Jon Rahm has a point to prove both to himself and to the golf world at this week’s LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong. He has yet to finish outside the top 10 in any LIV event since joining the breakaway tour but would probably be the first to admit that he has largely underperformed in terms of victories.

Nico Echavarria takes advantage of Shane Lowry collapse to win on PGA Tour
Shane Lowry suffered a devastating collapse, with two late double-bogeys costing him the Cognizant Classic. The former Open champion was three ahead with three holes to play but dropped two shots at the 16th and then did the same at the par-three 17th after finding the water to hand the title to Nico Echavarria.

Casey Jarvis secures emotional victory at South African Open
We have already seen this season Jayden Schaper winning in successive weeks and then came another two-time winner in Patrick Reed and the latest to join the club is Casey Jarvis, who followed last week’s maiden success at the Magical Kenyan Open with an emotional win in the South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club.

Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches 2026 preview, picks & analysis
This week sees Joe Highsmith return to PGA National to defend his Cognizant Classic title, where he will be drawing on some great memories, having secured his maiden PGA Tour victory 12 months ago.

Investec South African Open Championship 2026 preview, picks & analysis
There is some bad news for the rest of the field at this week’s South African Open - Patrick Reed is back and has confirmed that he cannot wait for the tournament to kick off.


