It's always an exciting day when Odyssey putters are released and that's what we have for you in the form of the new line of Ai-ONE Square 2 Square models.

It was the MT irons that put MacGregor on the map in the world of golf back in the 1960s, and the new MT-86 Pro and MT-86 OS irons respect and honour the aesthetics and clean lines of the originals, but packing a host of modern technological enhancements that takes their performance to new levels for a wider range of golfers.

For years, many golfers had been critical about how regularly their clubs communicate with them, but our recent survey has found that venues are now doing a far better job at keeping in touch with their members, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains.

No one who witnessed Rory McIlroy winning the Masters in 2025 shall forget the emotional scenes when the Northern Irishman ended his major drought and finally slipped inside the Green Jacket. The question now turns to who could next join the immortals and complete the career Grand Slam?

It goes without saying that all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy as he arrives at one of his favourite golf courses and attempts to win the PGA Championship for a third time. The tournament is being staged at Quail Hollow on a course where the Masters champion has won four times.

This year's PGA Championship has the potential to be a classic with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau all coming to Quail Hollow in winning form. But who should you be backing to lift the Wanamaker Trophy? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared his ten picks to win.

Most of the attention will be on the biggest names at this year's PGA Championship - and rightly so - but that doesn't mean that someone from the pack couldn't surprise them all and snatch the Wanamaker Trophy. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out some outsiders that he's keeping an eye on this week.

If you were to ask Rory McIlroy to play any venue where he would fancy his chances of adding to his major tally then you can be sure that Quail Hollow would figure pretty near the top of that list.

The PGA Championship is a major that has produced both its fair share of unlikely winners and some highly improbable finishes. Here, we pick out six of the best.

It was meant to be the latest instalment of the Scottie Scheffler Show at last year's PGA Championship. Instead, we witnessed a thrilling shootout between Xander Schauffele and Bryson Dechambeau.

The top levels of professional offer riches and glory to those who are successful, but it can be a difficult road for others. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at why some tour golfers ultimately decide to walk away from the game.

Winning the Truist Championship, Austria's Sepp Straka achieved a new milestone in his career by clinching a Signature Event on the PGA Tour. But what golf clubs does the European Ryder Cup star play with? We take a closer look to see what's in his golf bag!

Ryan Fox is a New Zealand professional golfer who has now won on both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, with his most recent success coming in the Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic, where he dramatically defeated Harry Higgs and Mackenzie Hughes in a playoff.

Young French golfer Martin Couvra is one of the rising talents in the European game and recently secured his maiden victory on the DP World Tour at the Turkish Airlines Open. Affiliated with TaylorMade, the 22-year-old uses some of the most popular golf clubs in the game, but what exactly is in his bag?

Our first survey article highlighted the positive outlook for golf in 2025. But with membership fees continuing to rise, what’s driving the increases—and do golfers still feel they’re getting fair value in return?

Today's professional golfers are often accused of behaving like robots. Many of them show little or no emotion on the course. They fail to interact with the galleries and spend most of their time looking like they would rather be anywhere other than on a golf course. Thankfully, the game has also seen some characters.

Prince's in Kent famously staged The Open in 1932, won by the legendary Gene Sarazen, and it will step back into the spotlight in 2030 when it hosts the 53rd Walker Cup between Great Britain and Ireland and the United States of America.

The picturesque and welcoming Bentham Golf Course in North Yorkshire has reported an impressive increase in membership numbers, with a rise of 12.7% from last year.

These days, all of the manufacturers produce irons that are tailored to a variety of golfers, creating game improvement clubs for higher handicappers and those who require forgiveness, but the brands also engineer models that have the better players in mind. Here are the standout irons for low handicappers that are available to buy in 2025.

The INFINITUM Resort in Catalonia has revealed more about its ongoing renovations to its acclaimed Hills course, which are set to take this fabulous layout to the next level.

Sun Mountain consistently offers expert craftsmanship and attention to detail in its products, and its new premium design infinity vinyl Matchplay collection of golf bags are no exception.

What do you consider to be your biggest strength on the golf course, the skill that you most feel comfortable with? That was a question we posed to our audience on social media and we may have been a little surprised by the results.

It was a month injected by the spectacular scenes of Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters, and then propelled by unseasonably warm temperatures in the UK, so it perhaps shouldn't be a surprise that April was a record-breaker for golf in England.

The Turkish Airlines Open returns to the DP World Tour schedule this week for the first time since 2019. It is a tournament with a rich and storied history and has produced some world-class champions.

Rory McIroy has a fabulous record at the Truist Championship (formerly the Wells Fargo), having won it four times. It was his first tournament success on the PGA Tour and he returns this week as the defending champion.

With golf participation on the rise and data from our most recent survey indicating a potential boom year in 2025, we now take a look at more detailed insights into golf club membership - and what golfers themselves are saying about it.

In our latest video review, Golfshake Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall tests out the all-new heads to 2025 Srixon ZXi iron range at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds. Known for delivering high-performance clubs year after year, Srixon is back with the ZXi series - this time, with a cutting-edge tech package that aims to meet the needs of a wide range of golfers.
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We wanted to find out a little bit more about the habits of golfers and how they engaged with the game, uncovering some key differences in the behaviours of golf club members compared to those who aren't members of a particular venue.

Fairway woods are tremendously useful clubs that can help you to become more consistent off the tee or indeed be a great option from longer yardages when irons aren't viable on approach shots. Highly adaptable, you can deploy them in a variety of conditions, meaning that having a good one is essential for your golf bag.

Not every golf course has them, but halfway houses are popular facilities that exist at some venues, serving drinks and food at the midway point of the round. However, not everyone is a fan of them, including Golfshake's Kieran Clark, who explains why he believes that they are completely unnecessary.

There is a perception that many of today’s leading tour professionals are like automatons, robots who come off a production line, with little or no personality. But that hasn't always been the case. Golfshake's Derek Clements reveals the golfers in history that he would pay to watch.

How could golf look at the beginning of the next decade? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared some tongue-in-cheek predictions for the next five years, some of which might shockingly be more accurate than you initially believe.

Having extended hours of daylight means that there is time for every golfer to play in the peak season. Whether you're someone who relishes the chance to sweep away the dew as the sun rises or prefer chasing after those rays as they start to dim in the late evening. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has decided to promote the virtues of twilight golf.

World number one Scottie Scheffler headlines the field this week in Texas at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where the two-time Masters champion will be searching for his first victory of 2025.

LIV Golf heads to South Korea this week with several of its leading lights still licking their wounds after The Masters. Joaquin Niemann is surely the individual favourite, but for names such as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka, a good week would be welcome ahead of the second major of the year.

Social media can be a force for good, but it also has a dark side. Just ask any famous person. Rory McIlroy is among those who are routinely targeted by trolls - often with personal abuse - and Golfshake's Derek Clements just can't understand it.

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald did not get much wrong during the build-up to his team’s resounding victory in Rome two years ago. And by appointing the legendary Jose Maria Olazabal as a vice-captain, he's played another masterstroke this time.

PGA Tour golfer Wesley Bryan, who is part of a successful YouTube channel with his brother George, was recently banned by the circuit after playing in an online exhibition match that was affiliated with LIV Golf. Derek Clements explains why that was a massive overreaction. 

Since it opened for play in 2020, Dumbarnie Links has drawn critical acclaim on the south coast of Fife, with many describing it as a modern masterpiece. Despite that, things have continued to evolve, and changes have been made to the 10th hole just in time for the 2025 season to make the experience of playing here even better.

It will take some time to fully process what we witnessed on Sunday at the Chevron Championship. The final 90 minutes were remarkably dramatic, culminating in a five-way playoff that saw Japan's Mao Saigo claim her first major title.

If you're one of the many golfers who see spring as the start of the golf season, maybe it's time to upgrade your golf essentials. To help get you back out on the course, we've rounded up some of the best Amazon golf deals available right now. From golf balls and gloves to stylish golf shoes and golf-focused GPS watches, there's something for everyone. Check out some of the best offers available right now.

England Golf recently unveiled a fascinating series of statistics that offered a view into the typical member of a golf club, revealing how old they are and even what handicap they possess.

The majority of golfers are part of the mid-handicap range and when it comes to creating irons, the manufacturers have products that should work for you. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has identified a selection of irons that he believes are ideally placed to deliver optimum performance to this broad spectrum of golfers in 2025.

When Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters, his childhood dream became reality. But what comes next? Having cemented himself in the history of the sport, let's look at what ambitions remain for this modern legend of the game.

Former world number one golfer Lee Westwood has joined a host of famous names to lead the call for golfers to sign up to Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race this year.

Renowned for its high-performance, adventure-ready clothing, Craghoppers has made an exciting move into the world of golf, introducing a new range for men and women that deploys its technical fabrics to suit the specific needs of golfers.

With Mount Etna as its backdrop, the experience offered by Picciolo Etna Golf Resort & SPA, Curio Collection by Hilton, in Sicily has been made even greater following the completion of several course improvements and the opening of the hotel and spa facilities.

There has been much discussion about the future of Turnberry as a venue for the Open Championship, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why there is another course that he would far more see stage the game's oldest major one more time.

Much concern has been expressed that the cost of rising green fees at many of our most celebrated golf courses could reduce the opportunity for those golfers who reside in this country the opportunity to experience these masterpieces, but a new initiative launched by the St Andrews Links Trust has opened the door for some.

Returning to winning form in thrilling fashion at Harbour Town, Justin Thomas secured his first PGA Tour victory in almost three years at the RBC Heritage, and part of his resurgent success has been attributed to a key change of footwear.

Ready for the new golf season, PING has revealed a fresh range of cart bags, which includes three updated models - DLX, Pioneer, and Traverse - each offering distinct features to match different styles and preferences.

There is another welcome taste of major championship golf to come this week as the first women's showpiece event of the season, The Chevron, gets underway from The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas. But who should you be keeping an eye on as the week unfolds? Here are some names that we are watching.

The first women's major championship of the season begins on Thursday at The Club at Carlton Woods in Texas, where the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course will stage the Chevron Championship for a third time.

As the dust finally settles on Rory McIlroy’s gut-wrenching victory at The Masters it is worth reflecting on what he has achieved - and what could still lie ahead for the Northern Irishman.  Weekly View From The Fairway by Derek Clements.

Rory McIlroy will join his best friend on tour Shane Lowry on what is likely to be a victory parade at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The newly-crowned Masters champion and Lowry won this tournament 12 months ago and it would be a big surprise if they fail to emulate that feat this time.

The DP World Tour’s Asian Swing concludes this week with the inaugural Hainan Classic, the second of back-to-back events in China. A brand-new DP World Tour event boasting a prize fund of $2.5 million will take place at Blackstone Course, Mission Hills Haikou.

If you are a member of a golf club, you may have received an email from your home nation reminding you of your responsibilities within the World Golf Handicap System. BBC Sport covered this and the reaction may surprise you!

Justin Thomas put three years of hurt and near-misses behind him as he beat fellow American Andrew Novak in a play-off to win the RBC Heritage for his first success his since the 2022 US PGA Championship.

Ashun Wu shot a magnificent final round of 65 to claim the Volvo China Open, 10 years after winning the same tournament for the first time. It was his fifth DP World Tour success.

Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall has picked out the best game improvement irons for 2025, detailing six of his favourites game improver irons released this year.

The push to "grow the game" has led to increased participation and more golf club memberships. But while the sport seems to be thriving, there are growing concerns about the long-term effects of this rapid growth. In this article, we’ll explore the potential challenges and why we may need to be cautious about what we wish for.

Mizuno is renowned for its cutting-edge innovations and that reputation will only be enhanced after the opening of The Foundry, its next-generation research and performance centre designed to revolutionise golf club fitting and performance through the latest technology.

The sensational North Hants Golf Club, one of the most prestigious venues in England, is ready to present an even greater challenge following the completion of a £1.5m course refurbishment.

We certainly won't forget the 2025 Masters, but what could seeing Rory McIlroy finally end his major drought and secure the career Grand Slam mean for golf? Here are some key factors to consider.

The majors are our showpiece events and when it comes to history it is how we judge players. But are these really the only tournaments worth watching, either in the flesh or from the comfort of your armchair? Of course not. Here are some you should tune in to on a regular basis.

Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall has picked out the most forgiving drivers for 2025, describing six of the finest models released this year that have been engineered to provide golfers with support, forgiveness and enhanced distance off the tee.

Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship and one of England's finest venues, has completed a significant clubhouse renovation. With both aesthetic and functional upgrades to the facility in Kent, the newly renovated clubhouse is set to enhance the experience for both members and visitors alike.

Enhancing its status as Your Mediterranean Home For Golf, the incredible Arabella Golf Resort Mallorca has launched its new brand identity that has been created to draw more golfers to the spectacular island.

The Algarve is the most famous destination in the country, but four top golf resorts on the Silver Coast in Portugal have sought to change that perception and establish their region as one of the greatest for golf in continental Europe.

The new Masters champion Rory McIlroy may well be the most thrilling golfer of his generation, but that doesn't mean he is universally popular. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman isn't perfect and how that is part of his appeal.