Higher-handicappers would love to find ways to save themselves shots on the golf course, but the solution is more achievable than you may think. Here are some great lessons that can effectively and quickly improve your scores.

You might have never considered playing golf on Christmas Day - but it's something that a surprising number of golfers have done. However, answering the question of whether you can or should is a complicated subject with several factors to consider.

Roderick Easdale’s second comic novel chronicling life at a village golf club skilfully blurs fact with fiction as he once more pokes fun at members, committees and officials alike. Golfshake's Andy Waple explains why this is a must read, especially for golfers of a certain generation.

Golf can be difficult and time-consuming, and it goes without saying that when we play from the back tees the game becomes even harder and our scores often soar. There is an answer. It may not be universally popular but why don’t we play more of our golf from the forward tees?

We have seen the return of waiting lists at some venues in recent years, but can a golf club really have too many members? When it comes to satisfying tee time demand, the answer is clearly yes.

Many amateur golfers struggle with a slice, but there are some who suffer from a persistant hook, which can be extremely damaging on the course. We take a look at what causes this shot shape and what you can do to address it.

Are there too many golf tournaments on TV? With events regularly clashing, dividing the best players in the world, Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that in the future less is more for the professional game.

Masters champion Rory McIlroy is one of the contenders to win the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award. Given what he's accomplished in 2025, he would be a fitting winner of SPOTY, but Golfshake's Derek Clements doesn't believe that the Northern Irishman will claim the accolade.

After making history with a win in his national open, South Africa’s Dylan Naidoo is hoping to end a breakthrough year with a victory in the Mauritius Open at La Reserve Golf Links as England's John Parry defends his title.

The LIV Golf season concluded at the end of August, but ahead of its return in February, the circuit is facing many questions, including the question of new players, a format change, and whether it will finally become eligible for world ranking points.

Jayden Schaper won the rain-hit Alfred Dunhill Championship after a dramatic play-off against Shaun Norris at Royal Johannesburg.

It is fair to say that Andrew Novak quite enjoys team golf. Earlier this year, in partnership with his close friend Ben Griffin he won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. And he has now signed off 2025 by claiming the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida with Lauren Coughlin.

Winter conditions can make playing golf difficult, but not every course is the same and there are some venues that can offer you a better experience than others. If you are searching for somewhere to play during the coming weeks, here are some of the qualities you should be looking out for.

Amateur Golf Events returns for 2026, with a stronger than ever offering. The schedule boasts double the events for next year, with 20 competitions staged at some of the UK’s top 100 courses. Open to players of all abilities with a handicap, AGE aim to bring golfers together through events that strike the perfect balance of community and camaraderie with competition.

The midlayer is arguably the most important piece of layering to keeping you warm on the golf course. Your waterproof keeps your body dry, your base layer helps retain body heat, and your midlayer is the glue that ties it all together. Here are some of our best recommendations for you to consider this winter.

If you play a lot of golf during the winter, there is a good chance that you will have been required to use fairway mats. But not every mat is the same - and your choice of artificial surface could have an impact on your game. Are some winter golf mats better than others? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall tested them to find out.

Resting in the shadow of Mount Etna, Picciolo Etna Golf Resort & Spa is undeniably one of the most distinctive locations for any golf course, and the experience offered there has now been improved further courtesy of a new phase of course development and infrastructure upgrades.

Prince's Golf Club in Kent is remembered for staging the 1932 Open Championship, but this is a venue looking to the future, as its stature is continuing to be enhanced, which was most recently celebrated when it was named England's Golf Course of the Year at the 2025 Golf Course Awards.

Turkey has grown into one of the world's most popular golf destinations, and that reputation is set to be further enhanced next summer with the launch of a new 18-hole championship golf course on the spectacular Dalaman Coast.

If you love reading about unique golf experiences, then you are likely to enjoy Common Grounds by Richard Pennell. Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken has reviewed the book and explains why he recommends it so highly.

They are undeniably part of the game and will be present at most venues you will play, but do golf courses even need bunkers? There is an argument that less is more when it comes to sand and that some layouts would be better if there were fewer of them.

2025 was a golf season defined by Scottie Scheffler, twice a major winner this year, and Rory McIlroy, who completed the career Grand Slam at the Masters. But who will have the better of things next season? Golfshake's Fin Tait asks whether the Northern Irishman can truly challenge the world number one in 2026.

As golfers we all want to improve. That is surely the point of playing any sport. But what is stopping you from getting better? We take a look at the key differences between low handicappers and the rest of us.

Here at Golfshake we hear a lot about golf club members being annoyed by the presence of visitors and societies at their courses. Why is there tension, what benefits do guests bring to venues, and should members change their perspective on visitors?

Delivering its most ambitious range of products yet, XXIO has revealed its new XXIO 14 and XXIO 14 PLUS, which have been designed to take ultralightweight, luxury golf equipment for women and seniors to another level.

If you follow any form of social media you cannot have failed to notice that the subject that refuses to go away is America’s Ryder Cup defeat. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at the continued fallout and what it means going forward.

The Grant Thornton Invitational brings together 16 PGA Tour and 16 LPGA Tour players competing in teams of two at Tiburon Golf Club for an opportunity to boost their Christmas funds.

As you would expect, there is a strong South African presence in the field for this week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship, which will be staged in Johannesburg rather than its traditional venue at Leopard Creek.

Hideki Matsuyama ended the year as well as he began it. The 33-year-old former Masters champion hit his approach at the first playoff hole to three feet and made the birdie putt to beat Alex Noren, of Sweden, and win the Hero World Challenge.

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen saved his best until last as he fought off the challenge of a resurgent Cameron Smith to claim his maiden DP World Tour title by winning the Australian Open.

Kristoffer Reitan held off playing partners Jayden Schaper and Dan Bradbury on a tough final day of the Nedbank Golf Challenge to secure his second DP World Tour title. He began the day with a five-shot lead but left the door open for the chasing pack as he struggled for consistency.

After the overwhelming response to our original piece on why golfers might not renew their club memberships in 2026, we’ve gone a step further. Drawing on fresh Golfshake survey data and the many comments golfers shared with us, this article explores why most players still plan to renew, why a significant minority remain unsure, and what clubs might do to keep more members onside.

Not sure what to do now the 2025 golf season is over? Matt Holbrook talks stats, goals, open competitions and golf trips to make 2026 your best season so far.

Find out what should and shouldn’t be in your golf bag, how to lighten the load, set up a smarter winter bag and avoid the usual clutter and bad habits.

TravisMathew Cyber Week sale: up to 60% off golf clothing and footwear, with a free hat on spends over £120. Discover standout savings before 5 December.

Discover Srixon’s new ZXiR & ZXiR HL game improvement irons for 2026, featuring i-ALLOY technology, high-launch performance and a full Golfshake review.

Laurie Canter makes a bold switch to Majesticks GC for the 2026 LIV Golf season, snubbing a coveted Tour card to rejoin LIV Golf.

The Open’s new Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale gives 12 golfers one final shot at The 154th Open, plus a Heroes Classic and fresh reasons to be there early.

Heading for winter sun with your clubs? Use this pre-travel checklist to pack smart, protect your gear, track your luggage and avoid airport stress on your golf trip.

Discover why winter golf is worth embracing, how to stay warm and comfortable on the course, what to put in your winter golf bag, and how year-round play can seriously improve your game.

A complete winter golf clothing guide from Golfshake: waterproofs, thermal layers, hats, gloves and mitts to keep you warm and dry so you can play your best all winter.

ProQuip’s Aqualite Pro and ultra-light PROPAC-LITE jackets deliver reliable waterproof protection, stretch comfort and sustainable, packable design for all-weather golf.

New data from Sporting Insights shows golf rounds in Great Britain surged again in 2025, with record participation, busy clubhouses and strong growth across England, Scotland and Wales sustaining the post-Covid boom.

Rory McIlroy headlines a world-class Australian Open at Royal Melbourne as he chases a record-equalling Race to Dubai, with Cameron Smith, Joaquin Niemann and rising LIV stars in pursuit.

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his Hero World Challenge title at Albany as Tiger Woods’ future, Ryder Cup emotions and rising stars like Robert MacIntyre and JJ Spaun dominate the storylines.

Joost Luiten’s selection row, Viktor Hovland’s debut, Haotong Li’s bid for history and Marco Penge’s breakout season all collide at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, ‘Africa’s Major’, in Sun City.

LIV’s 72-hole shift, Bryson DeChambeau’s pleas, Rory McIlroy’s warnings and unresolved DP World Tour appeals all point to the same conclusion: men’s professional golf’s fracture shows no sign of ending.

With 29 different winners and no clear icon, the LPGA Tour is crying out for a true superstar as Nelly Korda, Jeena Thitikul, Charley Hull and Lottie Woad battle to become the face of the women’s game.

David Puig followed in the footsteps of European legend Seve Ballesteros as he became only the second Spanish winner of the BMW Australian PGA Championship.

Wet and cold hands on the course can be an absolute nightmare, but with the right preparation and gear, you can still play your best golf this winter despite the wet weather. This guide will give you everything you need to know before you purchase any winter golf gloves!

Every golfer is different, but when you bring a group of them together, several common issues will be mentioned. Here are some of the biggest problems that many players want golf clubs - and the wider game - to address in 2026.

And so another season on the PGA Tour has come to an end. For those who finished in the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings, 2026 represents an opportunity to earn much gold. But for those who finished outside the top 100 there is a future filled only with uncertainty. And there are some very high-profile names in that list.

This is a great time of the year to stock up on essentials like golf balls, or maybe even purchase a treat for someone you know at Christmas. We have taken a look through their latest offerings and found something for everyone as we bring to you now a selection of the finest Amazon Black Friday golf deals for 2025!

There are many incredible Black Friday deals out there for golfers to consume and we have scoured the internet to find some of the very best for you to choose from!

Embarking on a luxury train journey across Italy with superb rounds of golf thrown in sounds like the stuff of dreams, but the newly launched experiences by La Dolce Vita Orient Express might just be the most expensive golf trips we've ever seen!

It was just a few years ago when Cam Smith was undisputedly one of the truly elite players in the game, but what has happened to the Australian, former Open champion?

Tiger Woods turns 50 at the end of the year, but will he make a comeback in 2026 and where could that be? One of his closest confidants has stated that the 15-time major winner might appear at two unlikely golf courses next season.

If you're someone who typically uses a trolley on the golf course, but doesn't find the idea of it coming home caked in mud after each round too appealing, then there might just be an alternative solution for you to consider this winter.

When should you change your golf glove, what are the best for winter, and do you even need to wear one? Golfshake's Derek Clements and Advanced PGA Professional Aaron Holtom have all the answers to your biggest questions.

Less than two weeks after Matt Fitzpatrick brought the curtain down on the 2025 season by winning the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, we move to a new continent and it all kicks off once again in Australia.

Golf tournaments rely on the input of sponsors to exist, but are these backers getting enough from players who enter tournaments? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that, in some cases, they should expect more.

Former Open champion Henrik Stenson - who was set to be Ryder Cup captain in 2023 before he joined LIV Golf - has been relegated from that circuit and will now rejoin the DP World Tour. But at 49, what does the future hold for the Swede?

It is probably fair to say that Atthaya Thitikul quite enjoys the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. Known as Jeeno, the Thai golfer successfully defended the title, picking up a cool $4m - the biggest prize in women’s golf. 

Sami Valimaki wrote himself into the history books by winning the RSM Classic by a single shot as he became the first golfer from Finland to win on the PGA Tour.

It can feel like Amazon is taking over the world and the online retailer has increasing levels of prominence in our lives. And you might be stunned to discover that it now sells their own golf balls. But are they actually any good? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has the answers.

It may seem like a distant memory now but we have just enjoyed the driest and warmest summer in memory. It meant that greenkeepers the length and breadth of the land faced some huge challenges in keeping our courses playable. And the good news is that, according to our latest membership survey, you have singled out the greens staff for special praise.

Should a round of golf be reduced to 12 holes to attract wider participation? Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods are among those who have shown support for the idea - Sir Nick believes it is more time efficient and makes the game more exclusive.

Winter golf often comes with compromises, some more frustrating than others. You could argue that any opportunity to play should be embraced and seen as a positive, but at the same time it can become a tough sell if the conditions are particularly inclement. Let's take a look at the things that everyday golfers most dislike about winter golf.

Would golfers rather win the Masters or the Open? It's a question that everyone has thought about in their dreams. Let's take a look into the factors that could have you favouring one of these special major championships instead of the other.

Winter golf can be a tough sell at many courses throughout the UK, but when you have somewhere that remains in good condition 365 days of the year, then you are especially fortunate. West Lothian’s Deer Park Golf & Country Club is providing just that courtesty of significant investment in winter course care and maintenance.