Beeston Fields Golf Course in Nottingham is facing an uncertain future after confirmation that its owners are exploring the potential for future housing development on parts of the site, which has been described as a betrayal. Phil Grice of Custodian Golf explains how this reflects a wider challenge for golf clubs in Great Britain.

We all have people we love playing golf with. But sometimes we're paired up with others - those playing partners who can frustrate the living daylights out of you. There are those with certain characteristics that will make you want to avoid them like the plague.

TaylorMade Golf has launched its new TP5 and TP5x golf balls, which feature microcoating technology that changes the way the balls are painted to ensure they perform exactly how they were designed.

TGL - what is it, what is it all about, and why should you watch it? Golfshake's Fin Tait takes a closer look at the innovative indoor golf league, which features Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and explains why it's worth your time.

January was a challenging month if you're a golfer - as the weather in the UK and Ireland was consistently bad. But just how much has that impacted keen players? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook believes that it might benefit him.

For this week's View From The Fairway, Golfshake's Derek Clements takes you into the start of his tenure as Senior Captain at Dunston Hall Golf Club in Norfolk.

World number one Scottie Scheffler headlines the field at the WM Phoenix Open, where huge crowds are once again sure to create a lively atmosphere at TPC Scottsdale. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to an event that always produces moments to remember.

The DP World Tour remains in the Middle East for the Qatar Masters, where Patrick Reed will be hoping to continue his strong run of form, but England's Matt Wallace could be the main challenger to the former Masters champion.

The 2026 LIV Golf season gets under way in Saudi Arabia this week amid chaos and with a new format. Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed are gone, but Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm will be the main attractions as a critical year begins for the circuit.

Just a week after missing the cut at the American Express, England’s Justin Rose stormed to an extraordinary seven-shot victory at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

American Nelly Korda overcame brutal weather to win the LPGA season-opening Tournament of Champions in Orlando after the final round was scrapped.

A playoff disaster by Scotland’s Calum Hill handed the Bahrain Championship to Germany’s Freddy Schott as American Patrick Reed narrowly missed out on back-to-back wins on the DP World Tour.

KBS has just launched its new TGBlack driver shaft - which has been engineered to offer something special for those golfers who require control, stability, and a penetrating flight off the tee.

Golf has been increasingly targeted towards a younger audience, but isn't that missing the major benefits that older people bring to the game? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that marketing the sport to a senior demographic makes perfect sense.

It's been a grim few weeks of weather in the UK, but what impact has that had on golf courses, and could it potentially delay when winter restrictions and measures are ultimately lifted?

It's fair to say that many golfers love to moan about things, but how justified are their complaints? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares some of the most common complaints and judges whether there is any merit to them.

Norway's Kristoffer Reitan is ready for his debut campaign on the PGA Tour after signing up to become a brand ambassador for Original Penguin, a division of Perry Ellis International.

Wilson Golf's DYNAPWR driver family has already received significant acclaim - but that reputation will only further grow after the launch of the new DYNAPWR Max+ driver, which has been carefully engineered to deliver the straightest and most forgiving performance in the manufacturer's long history.

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has confirmed that he has left LIV Golf and will return to the PGA Tour in time for the 2027 season. But what does this mean for the game and the ongoing power struggle? Golfshake's Derek Clements reports on the latest events, while Matt Holbrook shares his raw opinion on Reed's statement.

Unveiling its spectacular new 18-hole championship golf course in Cyprus, Limassol Greens is excited to reveal a layout that is situated next to the five-star resort of City of Dreams Mediterranean, and is set within an ambitious lifestyle development.

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour this week, but what can we realistically expect from the American in his first appearance and during the rest of the season? Golfshake's Fin Tait shares his thoughts.

The Golf Foundation does tremendous work to support many initiatives around the game and that effort will be further enhanced after England's Charley Hull secured a significant charity donation of approximately £75,000 after finishing joint second at the recent Tito’s Shorties Classic in America.

Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested and reviewed hundreds of products through the years, so when he's excited about something, you know it must be good. That is exactly how our resident PGA Professional felt about the new Wilson Staff Model irons, and especially the all-new Staff Model XB.

There are so many new drivers on the market that it can feel somewhat overwhelming to peruse through the shelves to find the right club for your game. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has compared five of his favourite drivers from the past 12 months, across a handful of brands, with the prerequisite being that these were the clubs that he has hit the best.

What is it like to be a golf club captain? Golfshake's Derek Clements is now discovering this, having just become the seniors captain at Dunston Hall Golf Club on the outskirts of Norwich. Derek explains the challenges and pressures of the role.

Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook finally managed to play his first round of 2026 - and started in emphatic fashion. Matt describes that experience and also his recent trip to Scotland, where he didn't bring his clubs, but had the game firmly in mind.

There is only one story in town this week as Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open at the magnificent Torrey Pines.

Jayden Schaper looks to continue his astonishing start to the season as the DP World Tour tees it up at the Bahrain Championship this week.

Winner of the Dubai Desert Classic, Patrick Reed has been a regular on the DP World Tour and Asian Tour, but the LIV golfer has also opened the door to a potential PGA Tour return. The former Masters champion divides opinion, but why is he a pantomime villain?

Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour was seen as a blow to LIV Golf, but the reality is that Bryson DeChambeau is the player who truly moves the needle. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the American is key to the circuit's long-term future.

For a time it looked like we might be seeing a contest but in the end World No 1 Scottie Scheffler strolled to his 20th PGA Tour title with a four-shot victory at The American Express.

It wasn't pretty in the end but former Masters champion Patrick Reed won the Dubai Desert Classic by four shots from England’s Andy Sullivan after a final round of 72. He finished on 14 under par.

Playing golf in the depths of a British winter demands that you make more than a few compromises. You will regularly encounter winter tees, be required to use mats on the fairways, and, perhaps worst of all, be asked to putt on temporary greens, but does this really ruin the experience?

Golf is a tough game, we all know that. And the winter makes it significantly tougher, so much so that many golfers can barely remember the last time they played golf come January. But you absolutely should carry on playing golf through the winter, for many reasons, here’s why!

The proposed closure of Ifield Golf Club drew protests from members, but what does this situation mean for the game? Phil Grice, Head of Venues at Custodian Golf, looks at the stark questions raised by this story.

The European Club once had a reputation for being one of the finest golf courses in Ireland, but that standing will soon be restored following its rebranding as the Brittas Bay Club, with its stunning layout now being reimagined by renowned architect Kyle Phillips.

Wilson Golf's Staff Model golf balls are always a popular item on the market and that will undeniably be the case once more in 2026 as the manufacturer has enhanced its franchise by introducing a new pair of tour-standard products in the form of Staff Model and Staff Model X.

When you look at the behaviour regularly seen in other sports, golfers might feel that their game is superior, but in many respects, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains, golf behaviour still leaves much to be desired

Goswick Links is one of England's most acclaimed golf courses, but there is something new coming, as the venue is well through the process of constructing its par-3 7th designed by renowned architects, Mackenzie & Ebert, that replaces the existing par-3 9th hole.

The stunning Curracloe Links at Ravenport Resort doesn't open for play until the spring of 2027, but golfers can already check for availability and tee times for the opportunity to play Ireland's newest spectacular links.

When it comes to manufacturing the best putters on the market, Odyssey is right at the summit of the tree, and that considerable reputation will only be further emboldened following the launch of their new Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square and Ai-DUAL putters.

Scotty Cameron has long crafted some of the most celebrated putters in the game and its new Phantom mallet collection continues that status, while the Studio Style range has much to offer too.

Cobra Golf has already revealed new drivers and irons this year, but now it's time for putters in the form of the 3DP TOUR Putter Family and the MIM Putter Family.

GPS watches have become hugely popular in golf, but providing something unique for younger golfers in their journey to track their game and performance, Garmin has revealed the Approach J1, which is the first device purpose built for juniors.

Cobra Golf's KING family is one of the most celebrated in the game and that reputation will be further enhanced following the unveiling of the new KING and KING MAX irons.

Vokey Design wedges are the most played on tour, with the newly launched SM11 models making their debut at this week's American Express and Dubai Desert Classic events. But what makes these new wedges special?

Rory McIlroy, off the back of one of his most successful ever seasons, comes into 2026 fresh and hungry for another major title, but how likely is he to win another this year and which of them will it be? Jack Whittaker makes his assessment.

As cold and wet weather continues to impact the UK this January, even the most keen of golfers are struggling to find an opportunity to spend time on the course, as Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook explains.

Scottie Scheffler makes his long-awaited return to competitive action at this week’s American Express, which boasts an impressive field. Will the world number one be rusty or will he carry on where he left off last year?

The Dubai Desert Classic is one of the DP World Tour's most iconic events and fittingly, four-time winner Rory McIlroy headlines the field. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to what is always an early-season highlight.

You would normally associate the January transfer window with football, but given the recent moves between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and elsewhere, it's become part of the game of golf and is proving to be confusing for some people.

In this week’s View From The Fairway, Derek Clements writes an open letter to the world of pro golf, worried that our sport has become obsessed with money.

Chris Gotterup began the new PGA Tour season with three birdies on the back nine on the way to a 64 that secured a two-shot victory in the Sony Open in in Hawaii.

Shane Lowry's wait for a victory continues after he found the water on the 18th hole at the Dubai Invitational and lost to Spain’s Nacho Elvira.

12 months ago, Callaway's Elyte driver dominated headlines, but one year on, the new Quantum has sought to take everything to another level. But is it worth upgrading to this latest model? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested and compared both to find out.

When it comes to drivers in 2026, the TaylorMade Qi4D is a standout option, with its tour model being favoured by the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, but we shouldn't discount the new Callaway Quantum family. But how do they compare to each other?

Why was Golfshake's Ryan Rastall surprised by Callaway's new drivers for the 2026 season? Part of their intriguing Quantum family, which have been crafted to deliver heightened levels of performance across the board to offer something tantalising for all golfers.

Part of Callaway's exciting Quantum family for 2026, the manufacturer's new fairway woods are once again set to be a hugely popular addition to the market, but just how well do they perform?

Engineered to offer golfers a significant leap in performance, Callaway has revealed its new Quantum family of drivers, fairway woods, irons and hybrids, which are undeniably among the most exciting equipment releases launched in time for the 2026 season.

There are golfers out there who have played literally hundreds of different courses, but what about the average person? We have looked at the numbers and surveyed keen players to discover just how many designs that you should hope to play in your lifetime.

Are some golf courses making too much money from green fees and visitor bookings? When you see these incredible, unprecedented revenue figures posted in 2025, you can understand why clubs embrace this income stream.

Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour has dominated headlines, but many haven't considered the considerable challenges that face the five-time major champion. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts on a complex situation.

Titleist has just unveiled its new AVX golf ball, which has been crafted to improve control with your short-game by producing more spin around the greens but retaining low levels of spin over longer shots.

Golfers who love the idea of playing in a competitive, but fun, event over several days, playing a trio of fabulous courses, will simply relish the prospect of the 3 Peaks Golf Festival that is launching this summer.

The Yorkshire invitational is returning to Ilkley Golf Club on 16 and 17 September, and it returns with a bang. This year's Invitational will be hosted by legendary European golf figure Colin Montgomerie. 

PING has revealed what they are describing as their straightest and most forgiving driver to date in the form of the new G440 K, which has been engineered to offer faster ball speeds and greater distance.

PING has unveiled its new series of s259 wedges to offer golfers more spin and control into and around the greens, with these being offered in 25 loft/grind combinations in two finishes and are available from today for custom fitting and pre-sale.

Cobra has released its exciting new family of OPTM woods, headlined by four drivers, the OPTM LS, OPTM X, OPTM MAX-K and OPTM MAX-D, which are set to be a hugely popular addition to the market in 2026.

Brooks Koepka will return to the PGA Tour and the door has been left open for Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cam Smith to leave LIV Golf and follow him. But who are the biggest winners and losers in this whole situation? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook shares his thoughts.

Mini drivers are a rising trend in the world of golf, but should you consider putting one in your bag this year? As he prepares for the season ahead, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has made a big change for 2026.