Given that the Masters returns to the same venue each year, previous history there means a lot, and that's what the likes of recent former winners Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm will be hoping to count on at Augusta National.

Golfshake's Fin Tait recently shot his lowest ever round of golf, which was made possible by several key approaches that he adopted. Perhaps these are some lessons for us all to take forward.

The clocks have sprung forward, our beloved fairways and greens are primed to become rejuvenated by warmer, sunnier conditions. It's already happening - and the opportunity is there for you to grasp full advantage of that moment. We're encouraging everyone to play golf this week - and here is why!

Some would call them bandits, others say cheats, but how much of a problem is handicap manipulation at golf clubs, especially in scramble events? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he's now giving up on open fourball scrambles after several dubious incidents.

With the Masters dominating everybody's thoughts, we will be getting some useful form pointers at this week’s Texas Open, the last chance for players to prepare for Augusta, with the likes of Ludvig Aberg, Collin Morikawa and Tommy Fleetwood in action.

The golf season is here and Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook is ready for it. Although he would like to have an aesthetically pleasing swing, recent lessons have shown that it's not required to play this game well.

Gary Woodland produced a remarkable story when he won the Houston Open just weeks after opening his heart to the world about his battle with PTSD following brain surgery. The emotional 41-year-old secured his first PGA Tour victory since 2019 and is now set to compete in the Masters.

DLF Golf & Country Club, home of the Hero Indian Open, is one of the toughest courses tackled all year by the DP World Tour, and it once more made some professional golfers look like hackers.

Speculation that Tiger Woods could play in the Masters or even lead the USA at the Ryder Cup in 2027 has surely ended after the 15-time major champion was arrested on DUI charges after a car accident in Florida. Golfshake's Derek Clements asks whether the American legend can ever come back from this?

Golfshake's Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall has selected his favourite drivers of 2026, explaining what makes each of them special, before revealing what he believes is the absolute best on the market this year.

Heading to Spain on a golf trip, Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken wanted to fend off flying insects and mosquitoes, so he thought that the insect repellent golf clothing of Craghoppers would be the solution. He has described how successful that was in this new review.

Ben Hogan Golf has launched its new GS53 premium golf ball, which pays homage to Hogan's legendary achievement in 1953 when he won the Masters, the US Open, and the Open Championship in the same year.

How do golf clubs adapt for the future? Mendip Spring Golf Club in Somerset pride themselves on being more than just a golf club - and this venue might just be an example for others to follow, as we have recently discovered at first hand.

TaylorMade has revealed its new premium milled SYSTM2 putters, which have been created to offer exceptional feel, predictable roll, and consistent all-around performance.

Golf is a game of good intentions. We make mistakes and promise to ourselves that we will not do it again, but how often do we actually learn our lessons? Here are some decisions that all golfers regret making at some point.

As the evenings are getting noticeably lighter, the days longer and the sun more visible, Callaway Pre-Owned has begun their biggest sale of the year to set you up for the golf season. You can now enjoy up to 50% off drivers, irons, hybrids, wedges and putters.

Wilson Golf has launched something new and exciting in the form of The 1914 Carry bag, which weighs just 5 lbs and has been crafted with premium weather-resistant PU leather, meaning that it's both lightweight yet exceptionally durable, delivering a refined look and ideal versatility.

Now available to purchase, Shot Scope has released its new LM1 Launch Monitor, which has been engineered to provide accurate, easy to understand performance data in a compact, affordable device.

The golf season is here and that means it's time to plan your schedule. Many of you will be booking rounds across the land to experience some of the finest layouts, while the more competitive minded among you should be searching for opportunities to enter open events. But we have found something special that combines both.

Charity days are part of many golf clubs, and Brett Vale in Raydon, Suffolk, is no exception, with this venue announcing their association with Parkinson's UK and their fund-raising for the charity at the club's forthcoming Charity Golf Week.

Located on Scotland's Isle of Islay, The Machrie is one of the most distinctive golf courses that you could play, and thanks to a series of breaks launched for 2026, you could experience the magic of this Hebridean island.

Oscar Jacobson has revealed its spring/summer 2026 collection, which offers garments to golfers that have blended Scandinavian precision with sartorial elegance, delivering the premium craftsmanship that you expect from this acclaimed brand.

Presenting a refreshed look for golfers to embrace this season, Ashworth has unveiled its 2026 collection that consists of three ranges - with the spring line available immediately.

Launching its SS26 golf shoe collection, New Balance Golf has something exciting for golfers this year, introducing sporty styles and refreshing colours for men and women.

Golf's Greatest Holes is back for its fourth series, with the first episode due to premiere on Sky Sports on Wednesday 25 March at 20:00 GMT, showcasing some of the most iconic holes in Scotland chosen by Paul McGinley and Chris Hollins.

When you ask golfers to name their biggest frustrations, their complaints around the difficulties of booking a tee time are hard to ignore, but why is this becoming so difficult?

What unpopular opinions about golf do you have? As part of his latest weekly column, Golfshake's Matt Holbrook shares a few of his, which might just be more acceptable than he initially thought!

As the Masters approaches, the PGA Tour heads to the Lone Star State for the Texas Children's Houston Open. The likes of Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry are in the field this week.

The DP World Tour will be feeling pretty smug this week, having secured a commitment from Akshay Bhatia to play in the Hero Indian Open at the DLF Golf & Country Club, which will play host to the storied event yet again.

Sponsor exemptions into golf tournaments can add spectator interest when done right, but there were some examples from the DP World Tour's recent Hainan Classic in China that had Golfshake's Derek Clements baffled.

Matt Fitzpatrick rebounded from a runner-up finish at the Players Championship by securing the Valspar Championship, making one of the real favourites ahead of the Masters at Augusta National. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains what has most impressed him about the Englishman.

There is a perception that professional golfers are pampered individuals. Sungjae Im may have something to say about that as this hardest working of PGA Tour players has faced additional challenges lately.

LIV Golf's tournament in South Africa came down to Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, with the American winning in a playoff. But given events off the course, the question is whether both of these star players are ready to contend at the Masters?

Golf club memberships remain the traditional foundation that the game is built upon. They are the financial lifeblood of venues around the country, but they are becoming increasingly expensive for golfers. Why is it now more costly - and when is someone paying too much?

Golf ball alignment is becoming an increasing focus for manufacturers and Titleist has expanded its offering with four new Alignment Integrated Marking models that will help you to become more precise on the greens.

Engineered to assist with club selection to help you make better decisions on the course, Shot Scope has revealed its new H50 Handheld GPS that offers precise front, middle, and back distances, along with dynamic yardages that account for elevation changes. 

The Masters has the smallest field of the majors, which means that a considerable number of notable golfers won't be competing at Augusta National in April. Here are some of the names who won't be playing for the Green Jacket in 2026.

Every golfer appreciates the health benefits that this game provides, and that message will be taken further by the launch of a project across golf clubs in Scotland to offer physical activity, rehabilitation and respite opportunities for local communities throughout the country.

If you're someone who plays in competitions, the chances are that you're going to face another golfer who is better than you, perhaps even significantly. We take a look at ways you can bridge that gap, manage your game, and use the handicap system to your benefit.

The clocks have sprung forward, our beloved fairways and greens are primed to become rejuvenated by warmer, sunnier conditions. It's already happening - and the opportunity is there for you to grasp full advantage of that moment. We're encouraging everyone to play golf this coming weekend - and here is why!

Providing golfers with impressive technology and levels of performance, Motocaddy has revealed a range of new electric golf trolleys for 2026, which are packed with innovative features.

You may have signed up for Prostate Cancer UK’s The Big Golf Race which aims to raise awareness of the most common cancer in men. If you have done so, you will be getting ready to play 36, 72 or even 100 holes in a day. If you are planning such a golf marathon there are some things you need to do.

Try to contain your excitement but after this week’s Valspar Championship there are just two more tournaments and then it is time for The Masters. The likes of Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka are competing at the Innisbrook, but Golfshake's Derek Clements fancies another European winner here.

Bryson DeChambeau picked up his fourth LIV individual when he beat Richard Lee in a playoff in Singapore and will now head to South Africa this week as a warm favourite to win again.

Excitement is building for The Masters at Augusta National, but despite absolutely loving the tournament each year, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he - perhaps controversially - believes that it's the weakest of golf's majors.

The DP World Tour heads to China this week for the Hainan Classic, where Andy Sullivan, Nacho Elvira, Martin Couvra, and former Open champion Francesco Molinari are part of the field.

Has the World Handicap System ruined club competitions - or is this a problem caused by some golfers who have spoiled things for everyone else? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook explains why he and many players he knows have chosen not to enter handicap competitions this year.

The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass was an engrossing thriller, but the nature of its layout, especially the iconic par-three 17th, demonstrated the extraordinary power that water hazards have over golfers of all abilities.

Vandalism remains a major problem for golf courses in 2026, with different venues being targeted seemingly every week, but is there any solution to an issue that feels almost impossible to solve? Golfshake's Fin Tait believes that there is a long-term strategy that could help to prevent these incidents.

Volvik enjoys a reputation as being one of the most innovative manufacturers of golf balls, and that status will only be further enhanced by the launch of its new Condor range, which consists of six premium multi-layer golf balls that have been engineered to fit with a variety of different swing speeds.

Once more pushing the boundaries of innovation, Galvin Green has just revealed THE LAB, which is a new range of premium performance golf clothing.

England’s largest network of indoor golf simulators, Caddi Club, is celebrating its fourth anniversary, with more venues set to open this year that will offer an incredible experience to even more golfers.

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.