P2 Grips is an acclaimed putting specialist brand that has a trio of new grips for golfers in the UK and Ireland to benefit from this year as the 2026 season gets underway.

Engineered with those golfers in mind who value greater distances from a players-style iron, PING has presented its new i540, which is now available for custom fittings and pre-order.

Designed for those golfers who would benefit from the support of a super-game-improvement iron, PING has released its G740, a new, distance-packed, high-launching product that was crafted with score-lowering forgiveness and consistency in mind.

Revealing its latest innovation for female golfers, PING has introduced the G Le4 family, which is a set of clubs that has been created and built exclusively for women.

Changing what you expect from a driving range, GolfPod, the most compact technology packed facility of its kind, has opened its first venue at Cranham Golf Course in Upminster.

GolfPlex, the innovative golf venue in Bracknell, has been acquired by Burhill Golf and Leisure Limited, who have taken on the facility as part of its expanding collection of locations.

You may not have heard of Blitz Golf, which is the world's only short-format outdoor golf league, but that will soon change as it makes its debut in the UK later this year.

If you are looking to test yourself this season, and benefit a worthy cause, why not take on a charity golf challenge in 2026? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains some of the options you have to choose from.

There is a remarkable new property coming to Ireland's spectacular West Coast in the form of The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a five-star golf hotel that combines championship golf with immersive wellness and destination dining.

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.

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.

adidas Golf has announced the return of its Adipower franchise for 2026, bringing back one of its most recognisable performance-led footwear names with a range of new models designed to deliver comfort, traction and stability.

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.

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?

Classic brand MacGregor Golf has revealed its new Tour Grind Forged wedges, which have been crafted to offer something special for golfers keen to benefit from premium feel, enhanced spin control and heightened workability around the greens.

Wilson Golf has launched a pair of new INFINITE Zero Torque mallet putters, which have been created to offer immense levels of stability and improved face control, which provides a pure, consistent roll on the greens.

Golf is a sport that has a special code of conduct. It is a game of honour. We trust the people we play with to do so by the rules. Nobody cheats. Except that they do. Have you ever played with a golfer who cheated, and how can you spot cheating on the golf course?

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.

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?

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.

Golfshake's Derek Clements is embarking on a journey this season as Seniors Captain at Dunston Hall Golf Club on the outskirts of Norwich, and it's a busier role than you may have believed!

Looking to find the right balance between competitive focus and pure enjoyment, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has been searching to find the ideal mindset on the golf course - and he now believes that he has the answer.

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.

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.

This has just been another week in the life of Jon Rahm - it started with him accusing the DP World Tour of extortion, continued with him arranging a flight so that eight could compete in LIV’s Hong Kong tournament and ended with the Spaniard winning the title.

Is golf fashion going too far and are clothes in the game simply too expensive? Golfshake's Fin Tait delves into the ever developing golf fashion world and explains why the rules still matter. 

Why do so many footballers take up golf, either during their careers or after they have retired? Ex-Premier League footballer and current PGA Professional Peter Odemwingie has spoken to Golfshake to explain the romantic relationship between football and golf.

We’ve teamed up with Golfbreaks.com for our latest golf survey, focused on golf travel, breaks and trips, and we’d love to hear how you plan, book and travel on a golf break. 

It's been several years now since a group of 25 golf clubs decided to ban the use of plastic tees from their courses. That started a process that has become increasingly widespread, but was the ban justified?

Luke Donald has been confirmed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for a third time - the first man to do so since Bernard Gallacher in 1991, 1993 and 1995. The Englishman led Europe to victory at Marco Simone in Italy and followed it with a historic second triumph at Bethpage Black last year.

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.