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Imagine playing 18 holes of golf in under 38 minutes
Could you imagine playing 18 holes of golf in under 38 minutes? That's exactly what PGA professionals Will Robson and James Harding accomplished when they produced a remarkable blend of low scoring and elite fitness to win the 2026 British Speedgolf Pairs Championship at Mid Herts Golf Club.

Distance is not the key to playing better golf
Do you know how far you hit the golf ball? It turns out that most of us probably don’t strike it quite as far as we think we do. New data has shown the importance of accuracy over distance as the pathway for amateur golfers to play better.

What makes Aaron Rai such a compelling major champion
Aaron Rai was not the most likely or the most obviously fashionable of major winners, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that the Englishman is the champion that the game needed today.

Do golfers stick to the rules when searching for a lost ball?
These days, golfers have three minutes to search for a lost ball, but do they really stick to those rules and why are so many reluctant to hit provisionals? It's one of the biggest causes of and easiest fixes for slow play.

Europe's finest golfers make their mark on the PGA Tour
It is turning out to be quite a year for European golfers on both the PGA Tour and in the sport’s world rankings. Aaron Rai's PGA Championship victory is just the latest in what has been a special season thus far - as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains.

What you need to know about the Walton Heath Trophy 2026
The Walton Heath Trophy is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the elite amateur calendar with separate events for both men and women being staged at the celebrated venue. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook wanted to learn more about it.

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.

Major championship golf courses should be tough. The PGA of America got it right
England's Aaron Rai ultimately conquered that test, but many of the players had complaints about Aronimink during the PGA Championship. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that major championship courses should be tough and that the PGA of America got it absolutely right.

Why I thought the PGA Championship was great TV
The PGA Championship at Aronimink was a fascinating spectacle, but there were divided views regarding the setup of the course and the challenge it presented to the world's best players. But Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook explains why he loved it.

Financial pressures are increasing on golf clubs and golfers will pay for it
Like any business, golf clubs have to navigate the increasingly choppy waters of an uncertain economy and world affairs that can ultimately hit all of us in the pocket, but it's getting harder for them and it's often golfers themselves who will have to pay for it.

Discover one of the most respected golf clubs in the South West of England
Set within the Bristol countryside yet situated just a short distance from the city centre, Bristol & Clifton Golf Club has long been regarded as one of the standout golf venues in the region. Take an inside look behind what makes this place so respected.

What TaylorMade's ultimate fitting experience will cost you
TaylorMade's spectacular The Kingdom at The Grove - which offers the most impressive fitting experience that golfers can enjoy - is now officially opened to the public, with prices revealed.

Unique golf and wine experience launched in Kent
If you're someone who loves championship golf courses, enjoys luxury accommodation and relishes quality wine, then you are going to be intrigued by a new package that has been created in Kent.

Members of English and Scottish golf clubs can qualify for Turkish grand final
Golfers this summer will have the oppportunity to qualify for a grand final amateur event staged at Turkey's Gloria Golf Resort courtesy of individual rounds at venues throughout England and Scotland.

How this golf club went above and beyond for charity
The Big Golf Race will once again become a common sight at clubs around the country as golfers take on marathon challenges to raise vital funds to support Prostate Cancer UK. But what can those venues do to help golfers make a difference? Carlisle Golf Club in Cumbria is showing just what is possible.

One of the most practical and affordable golf trolleys is back for 2026
The Cube push trolley from Wishbone Golf has become renowned for being both practical and affordable for golfers, with that reputation set to continue with the third generation of this acclaimed product.

Abacus reveals new men's performance polo shirts
Every UK golfer will know too well that they can experience four seasons of weather in any one round. Abacus Sportswear has taken this into account with the launch of its latest men’s polo shirt collection, designed for golfers who play through changing weather.

Eight golfers will play 1,402 holes in just four days
Eight golfers will take on an extraordinary challenge in the dramatic landscapes of Lofoten, Norway this June. They will play 1,402 holes of golf in just four days.

The best fairway woods that you won't have heard of before
Takomo Golf is a brand that you might not be familiar with, but the quality is undeniable. Designed to make launch easier, improve consistency and inspire confidence from both the tee and the turf, their new Ignis D2 Fairway Wood builds on the manufacturer's understated, performance-led approach to equipment design.

Closed Italian golf resort will be transformed and relaunched in 2027
Portugal’s largest golf course operator, Details - Hospitality, Sports, Leisure, has been growing substantially in recent years, and that journey has now taken them abroad, with the company taking over the management of an Italian venue that was known as Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa.

What you need to know about Titleist's new GTS drivers
Engineered to deliver increased ball speed and stability for even more confidence off the tee, many golfers out there will be thrilled by the promise of the new GTS drivers from Titleist.
What it takes to make a golf course the best it can be
Highly Recommended on Golfshake, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club has been making significant enhancements in recent times, and that drive to improve course conditioning, infrastructure and member facilities has been given a further boost in 2026.

Algarve golf club takes clubhouse experience to another level
Clubhouse experiences are key to setting a venue apart from the pack, and that is exactly what Salgados Golf Club in the Algarve is seeking to accomplish with the addition of new activities and upgraded food and beverage concepts.

Is it time to give the PGA Championship a break?
The PGA Championship likely isn't anyone's favourite major, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook is coming to the defence of this event and explains how it's better than you think and why it's time to cut it some slack.

The QHotels Collection becomes hotel golf partner of Prostate Cancer UK
Helping to drive awareness and raise vital funds, The QHotels Collection has become the Official Hotel Partner of Prostate Cancer UK in Golf, which will introduce a series of initiatives designed to engage golfers, societies and corporate groups across the portfolio of QHotels resorts.

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.

10 picks to win the 2026 PGA Championship
Picking major winners is not easy but the cream usually rises to the top. Here are the 10 players who should be fighting it out for the title come Sunday at the 2026 PGA Championship.

10 outsiders to watch at the 2026 PGA Championship
The PGA Championship has a history for providing unexpected winners. Here are 10 outsiders in this week’s field who might be worth an each-way flutter.

My six favourite PGA Championships
The PGA Championship has produced many moments of drama, heartbreak and sublime golf over the years. Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared six of his favourites.

How Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 PGA Championship
Twelve months ago, world number one Scottie Scheffler strode to a five-shot victory in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, holding off the likes of Jon Rahm. While the winning margin of five strokes suggests his third major was a formality, a different story threatened to unfold.

The excitement of joining a new golf club
Sharing his latest weekly update, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook reveals that he's just joined a different golf club, which he's naturally excited about. It's a major decision for any golfer but one that can be hugely rewarding.

How Rory McIlroy won his two PGA Championships
Rory McIlroy has a rich history with the PGA Championship, having lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in both 2012 and 2014. Let's take a look back at how he secured those major titles during an earlier period of his remarkable career.

Unknown rewrites DP World Tour record books
Winning golf tournaments is meant to be difficult. But try telling that to South Africa’s Yurav Premlall. The relative unknown will never have another week like the one he has just enjoyed at the Catalunya Championship where he ripped up the record books and won by a scracely-credible FOURTEEN shots.

LIV golfers begin to map out their futures
Now that LIV Golf is facing an uncertain future, with this being potentially its last season, we're already getting an indication of what some of its leading players, including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, could be doing next.

Are these the most comfortable adidas golf shoes yet?
Ahead of the new golf season, adidas made the exciting announcement that the brand was bringing back its popular Adipower franchise for 2026, but just how good are these shoes? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested them to find out.

Surrey golf course to permanently close after years of financial losses
Golf has been played on the 18-hole course at Gatton Manor in Surrey since it first opened in 1969, but that lengthy story will now come to an end with the layout set to permanently close following years of financial losses.

How you could play 100 holes of golf in a day for charity
Playing 36, 72 or even 100 holes in one day might sound like a lot for any golfer, but when you have the support of friends and a wider community to raise money for charity it can become the most rewarding of experiences.

Trophies stolen from historic golf club during clubhouse burglary
The revered Coxmoor Golf Club in Nottinghamshire, one of the most celebrated venues in the Midlands, has this week been the victim of criminal actions as its clubhouse suffered a break-in, resulting in the theft of numerous trophies and valuable pieces of silverware.

Redesigned Hampshire golf course is now a must play
Celebrating the completion of a £20 million redevelopment, Masters champion Ian Woosnam, Solheim Cup star Charley Hull and Walker Cup player Charlie Forster officially opened the new Basingstoke Golf Club on May 2.

Have you considered playing alpine golf?
How cool would it be to play alpine golf? Tirol in Austria is a region that is rich in variety, featuring everything from relaxed valley courses to challenging alpine layouts. And there is a great pass available that can make this trip a reality for you.

How golfers watch, follow and discover the game in 2026
Take part in our latest survey exploring how golfers watch, follow, and engage with the game. From tour coverage and TV to YouTube, social media, and planning their next round.

Golfbreaks Links Club: A New Way to Save on Tee Times, Events and Golf Breaks
Do you love travelling to play the finest golf courses? Do you have a never-ending bucket list of golf courses you are determined to play one day? If this sounds like you then you will absolutely love Golfbreaks’ latest membership!

OGIO Poker Collection golf bag review
OGIO's new Poker Collection, which is available across all OGIO golf bag models, was inspired by poker chips and playing cards, ideal for those golfers in search of a striking look. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook recently had the opportunity to see and test the new range.

You should play in an Amateur Golf Events tournament like I just did
Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook just had a packed week of golf that included playing both in the Old Links Trophy at St Annes Old Links, and the Amateur Golf Events tournament at Little Aston. Matt explains just why this is an experience that all golfers should consider having.

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.

This is why golfers spend so much money on a new putter
If you are in the market for a new putter, have you considered Toulon Golf? These premium designs have been acclaimed, but they are undeniably expensive, however Golfshake's Derek Clements has discovered that the quality reflects that price.

LIV Golf returns this week with a huge cloud hanging over it
LIV Golf heads to Virginia this week with a huge cloud hanging over it. You can be certain of one thing - there is going to be a huge media frenzy surrounding the tournament as journalists will want some kind of reaction from players such as Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm regarding the uncertain future of the circuit.

Should golfers be punished like this for bad behaviour?
If you are a golf fan who hates seeing top players throw tantrums on the course, then you're in luck as a new policy set to be introduced at the Open in July could see leading names penalised for on-course misconduct.

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.

Are most of the golf courses on the PGA Tour too easy?
Another week on the PGA Tour, and yet another week of low scoring. Golfshake's Derek Clements is growing weary of saying this but it doesn’t make it any less true - the majority of the courses used on the PGA Tour are too easy.

The best fairway woods that golfers should try in 2026
Fairway woods are the most useful and adaptable of clubs, suitable for use both off the tee and from the short grass, and having at least one in the bag that works for you can be tremendously useful. Golfshake's Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall has chosen the models that he recommends to you this year.

Will Matt Fitzpatrick win his second major this season?
Matt Fitzpatrick's resurgence has been remarkable in the past year, but what could come next? Golfshake's Fin Tait explains why he believes that a second major title could be coming soon for the Englishman.

Where does LIV Golf go from here?
Following weeks of speculation, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has confirmed that it will cease funding LIV Golf after this season, with the circuit now seeking to find alternative funding sources. But how realistic is that and where does LIV - and its players - go from here?

Why Prostate Cancer UK's Big Golf Race means so much
Since it was first launched in 2020, The Big Golf Race has been a spectacular fundraising success, generating over £6 million for Prostate Cancer UK. Everyone who takes part has their own personal story behind them, many of whom have been personally impacted by the disease. Andrew Stokes from Inverness has a tale just like that.

Waiting lists and joining fees are coming back to golf clubs
Back in the day, when seeking to join a club, many golfers will be able to recall the experience of having been required to pay an initial fee in addition to the annual membership cost. But now, the reality is that joining fees and waiting lists have made a comeback just when they were looking like being a relic of the past.

Great news for the AIG Women's Open in 2026
This year's AIG Women's Open, the 50th anniversary of the championship, will benefit from an increased prize fund and extended broadcast hours, which has been revealed in a new announcement by The R&A and American International Group, Inc.

The mini driver that all golfers should try
Mini drivers have grown in popularity and are becoming more popular, but have we just tested the best example yet? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall explains why the Cobra KING TEC Mini Driver could be the club that all golfers should consider trying.

Nelly Korda is playing remarkable golf in 2026
She didn't win any tournaments in 2025, but now, Nelly Korda is back and might just be better than ever before. Golfshake's Kieran Clark looks at what has been a highly impressive season thus far from the American - with the potential of more to come.

The Open will return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028
Following months of speculation, it has now been confirmed that The 156th Open will be staged at Royal Lytham & St Annes from 30 July-6 August 2028.

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.

The new season of Full Swing fails to deliver
Have you watched the latest season of Full Swing on Netflix? Golfshake's Derek Clements recently sat down to watch all of the episodes and it's fair to say that he wasn't impressed by what he saw.

Does appointing Jim Furyk as Ryder Cup captain makes any sense?
Many were surprised to see that Jim Furyk - the losing captain in 2018 - has once again been appointed to lead the United States at the Ryder Cup in 2027. But does this decision from the PGA of America make any sense?

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.

What it's like to attend a golf media day
As part of his weekly update, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook recalls his time spent at Stoke Park for a PR media day that showcased new golf bags from OGIO. Matt describes what such an event involves and what's expected from it.

The gap is growing between golf's stars and its journeymen
Given the number of limited field Signature Events that are being staged between the Masters and PGA Championship, there are concerns that playing opportunities are being restricted on the PGA Tour. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the gap is growing between golf's stars and its journeymen.

Ryder Cup ticket prices smack of greed and exploitation
Ticket prices for the 2027 Ryder Cup were recently revealed and received widespread condemnation. Golfshake's Derek Clements has compared the costs to other events and explains why he believes it's an example of greed and exploitation.

What is behind Matt Fitzpatrick's extraordinary resurgence in the game
What on earth has happened to Matt Fitzpatrick? Last year, the Englishman was languishing in the doldrums, but a remarkable resurgence since then has seen him become one of the world's best golfers.

From nowhere Bernd Wiesberger is back in business
Everybody enjoys a good comeback story. We have seen more than our fair share of them in the world of golf. But perhaps one of the most unlikely of all has come in the shape of Bernd Wiesberger of Austria.

This new material could transform golf bags
BIG MAX has always sought to provide innovation in the world of golf bags. And following years of careful progress, they have now crafted a material that is potentially a genuine game changer.
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