In an extraordinary press conference on the eve of LIV’s tournament in Hong Kong, Jon Rahm accused the DP World Tour of extortion, making it clear he has no intention of toeing the line, but does he have a point?

Making strides into women's golf equipment, Wilson Golf has introduced a complete premium set that has been created to offer something for golfers of all standards.

The Big Golf Race gives us a chance to enjoy the sport we all love while helping to save lives - and golfers at your club will be taking part this year to raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK. And you could join them. Here is everything you need to know about this incredibly successful charitable initiative.

Quinta do Lago is a big favourite on Golfshake and its already significant reputation has been further enhanced after the venue earned multiple nominations at the upcoming edition of the World Golf Awards.

Toulon Golf has launched their 2026 Collection Series, featuring an array of stylishly designed premium putters, each providing specific perks that can improve your efficiency and swagger on the greens.

The days are turning longer and brighter, so it's good timing that FootJoy has revealed its new Spring Summer 2026 range of golf apparel, presenting a wide spectrum of performance technologies and exciting prints and patterns all designed to help male and female golfers look and play their best.

Wilson Golf has introduced the next generation of Wilson FitAi, its innovative club fitting platform that has been created to offer golfers worldwide highly customised, data-driven fittings.

Srixon is ready for the 2026 season by launching new Q-STAR TOUR, Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE and Q-STAR ULTISPEED with TRACKLINE golf balls.

Modern golf gadgets are not just flashy toys, technological advancements have made them crucial to improvement, providing more detail and assistance than ever before. Jack Whittaker explains how gadgets can improve your game this year.

There are some people who will tell you that the clubhouse is more important than the course it overlooks, but what would make the perfect golf clubhouse? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts.

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.

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.

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.

Have you been on a golf trip with a group of people? That's what Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook is doing this week and he describes some of the different types of characters that you have probably met during a similar experience.

Jon Rahm has caused a stir by not joining several other LIV golfers and agreeing to terms laid out by the DP World Tour that will retain their membership and ensure that they are eligible for the Ryder Cup. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Spaniard's actions have baffled him.

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.

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.

Having recently unveiled the new SE electric trolley and a trio of Remote models, Motocaddy has a quartet of golf bags launched just in time for the 2026 season.

It's been a struggle for golfers in parts of Great Britain and Ireland during recent months as repeated storms have struck and a staggering level of rainfall has fallen. Frustration and disappointment is perfectly understandable, but it's essential to remember that it's not just your course that has been affected.

There is no doubt that brand new golf clubs can be expensive, but there is an alternative option. Whether you're a new golfer looking to get your first set of clubs, an established golf addict who is looking for an upgrade, or if you live and breathe golf 24/7, there are a bunch of advantages to buying your golf clubs second hand.

For many of us the golf season doesn’t really get going until the first shot is struck at The Masters at Augusta National. But if you are someone who goes into golfing hibernation until then, you are missing out on several benefits.

J.LINDEBERG has unveiled its SS26 Golf Collection that showcases the brand campaign of A Day in the Lifestyle, which has been designed to algin golf wear with premium fashion.

Have you ever been custom fitted for a putter? Golfshake's Derek Clements was becoming frustrated on the greens and was looking for a solution. What happened next proved to be instantly transformative.

Delivering its renowned combination of advanced athletic comfort with premium Scandinavian craftsmanship, the new ECCO GOLF BIOM C5 is set to be a major hit with golfers keen for footwear that offers exceptional control, stability, and breathable waterproof protection on the course.

The wider golf industry has been invited by the Women in Golf Awards and 59club to participate in a global study that focuses on women's experiences within the industry.

British Speedgolf has been growing in popularity in recent years and that positive journey is set to continue following the unveiling of its championship schedule for 2026.

When you think of great venues for golf in Portugal, there are so many incredible locations to pick from, but could Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort be the absolute best?

La Cala Resort has long been a venue that attracts golfers to southern Spain, but that reputation will only be further enhanced following the completion of the final phase of its comprehensive hotel renovation.

Golfers can secure Callaway certified pre-owned short game clubs at great prices. Wedges are being reduced up to 20% off, and putters at 30% off. Here are some of the best offers we found! 

Golf courses up and down the country have been regularly closed this winter, with many people still struggling to get their first round of the year in. However, there are numerous different opportunities out there for you to satisfy your golfing itch. Here are some of the best options for you if you can’t get on the course right now.

When you read stories of courses being forced to close their doorss, you might not believe this when we tell you, but newly revealed statistics have shown that we saw a record number of rounds of golf being played in 2025.

Ready for the new golf season, Callaway has revealed its Opus SP+ Chrome Wedge, which features Spin Pocket Construction and Tungsten, delivering a higher centre of gravity to offer greater levels of spin and precision.

Manors has been making waves in the golf fashion industry by offering products that are both traditional and contemporary. As Jack Whittaker describes, their latest release, The Club Collection, embodies the brand philosophy.

It's not been the easiest of winters for golfers, with rounds a rarity, but does that mean you should hold off playing competitively? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook made the decision to not enter a tournament - and he's happy for it.

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.

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.

Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup career may be over after the Spaniard refused the DP World Tour’s offer to allow him to compete in LIV Golf events for the remainder of 2026 if he was prepared to pay all his outstanding fines.

If we told you that Tiger Woods had around 9.8m followers on social media the chances are that you would be pretty impressed, but that is nothing compared to what Novak Djokovic and Cristiano Ronaldo have. It goes to show that golf still has a long way to go when it comes to raising its worldwide profile.

The PGA Tour's Signature Events bring together strong fields, but why do many people have a problem with them? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why these marquee tournaments need a rethink.

Golfshake's Derek Clements has now had a week to reflect on Anthony Kim’s remarkable LIV victory in Adelaide and he still cannot quite believe that it happened.

In modern golf, access to high-level coaching has never been easier. Renowned instructor Andy Carter explains how online golf coaching has redefined improvement for everyday golfers.

Golfshake is teaming up with Wilson Golf to launch an exciting new campaign for 2026 and we’re looking for two golfers to join us on #TheJourney to Scotland this year.

There isn't a golfer who will be happy to discover that the cost of their club membership has gone up yet again, but Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that these price increases can be justified - under certain conditions.

Golfshake's Derek Clements has been thinking about what he would consider to be his favourite kind of people to play golf with, along with those he desperately wants to steer clear of.

You may not be aware of the situation, but English golf is approaching a moment that will quietly shape its future for the next generation, as Phil Atkinson, Head of Planning, Custodian Golf, describes for us.

If you are a regular visitor to Golfshake then you are likely among the keenest and most passionate of golfers - and we have a challenge for you to take on this year - The Big Golf Race - that will raise valuable funds to support the fight against prostate cancer.

Titleist has a fresh lineup of Players S Stand Bags just in time for the new golf season, presenting impressive redesigns that have been crafted based on extensive insights and testing from golfers.

If you're anything like us at Golfshake, then you are already looking forward to the new golf season, so it's timely that PING has just revealed its new Spring/Summer 2026 apparel for both men and women.

Playing golf in searing temperatures does come with its challenges, especially when it rains, which is common in a tropical climate. What about purchasing a pair of waterproof shorts? You might think that sounds bonkers, but as Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple explains, these could become the perfect garment for your next golf holiday.

The Big Golf Race makes its return once more for the 2026 season with Prostate Cancer UK calling on golfers located across the UK to participate in the challenge and raise funds that will support life-saving research into the most common cancer throughout the nation.

It's most unlikely that you will have the opportunity to play Augusta National Golf Club itself one day, but what's now being offered at the nearby Augusta Municipal Golf Course may well be the next best thing.

There was shock within the golfing community of the North East of England when it was revealed that Dinsdale Golf Club, a venue with a significant history of 116 years, would shut for the final time at the beginning of April.

Motocaddy has another exciting release for you as its SE electric trolley has received a major upgrade for 2026. The brand's entry-level model combines modern automotive-inspired styling with trusted performance at an exceptional price point.

Many parts of the country have faced an extraordinarily wet period of weather, which has led to routine course closures, and other measures impacting golfers. But as we look forward to spring - the question is, when will these affected golf courses finally dry out?

Another week, another Signature Event and another elite field. The PGA Tour season is now in full swing and this week the best of the best rock up at Riviera for the Genesis Invitational, the event hosted by Tiger Woods.

The Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee recently caused a stir when he argued that The Players Championship is above the sport's established four majors, but for Golfshake's Derek Clements, if there was to be a fifth major, it should be in Australia.

Patrick Reed has dominated the early weeks of 2026 on the DP World Tour, but the American has skipped the Magical Kenya Open. But who will take advantage of his absence? Golfshake's Derek Clements previews the event.

Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook wasn't paying much attention to golf when Anthony Kim was winning on the PGA Tour, but he was stunned by the American's dramatic and emotional victory at LIV Golf Adelaide.

American Collin Morikawa birdied the final hole to claim the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am title for his first PGA Tour success in more than two years.

As improbable comebacks come, this one takes some beating. Anthony Kim, who disappeared from the scene after being one of the most promising golfers on the planet, shot a final round of 63 to claim the LIV Golf Adelaide title in front of record crowds for his first victory in almost 16 years.

England's Charley Hull produced a stunning finish to win the PIF Saudi Ladies International by one shot and claim her fifth title on the Ladies European Tour. The 29-year-old world number five picked up six shots in the final eight holes - including an eagle on the 12th and birdie at the last - to card a seven-under par closing round of 65. 

Public golf in the UK has long been a gateway into the game, but municipal courses have faced an uncertain future. However, one operator has successfully challenged that idea and has brought several struggling venues back to life.

The Legends Tour has marked the unveiling of its schedule for the 2026 season by confirming an exciting new chapter following the announcement that Staysure has become title sponsor.

Golfshake's Ryan Rastall put Titleist's new Vokey SM11 wedges to the test during a visit to Penina Golf Resort in Portugal. Breaking down all you need to know about them, Ryan explains the full range, and discovers just how they perform by hitting a range of shots in the Algarve.

Royal Birkdale will stage the 154th Open this summer, but you could feel part of that celebration too thanks to an incredible new opportunity created by the club for golfers based in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland to play this remarkable layout.

FootJoy has brought back its iconic Pro/SL golf shoe for 2026 in a reimagined design that was engineered with direct input from leading tour players to offer golfers ultra lightweight comfort with improved connectivity to the ground.

Almost 1,400 golfers are set to enjoy a fabulous Harry Colt-designed course in a variety of engaging formats across what is sure to be a wonderful week this summer.

Motocaddy has revealed a trio of new remote-control golf trolleys for the 2026 season in the form of M7 GPS REMOTE, M7 REMOTE and ME REMOTE.

Engineered to set a new benchmark for compact, durable stability in a push golf trolley, the new Blade Trio from BIG MAX is packed with features that should appeal to many golfers.

Some golf courses across the UK have been closed for weeks due to heavy and persistent rainfall, but just how bad has it been? When you see these comments and experiences shared by other golfers, it's surely one of the worst winters that courses have suffered in recent memory.