If you're looking for a golf trolley, it doesn't get better than Stewart Golf, and the brand has just released its new V10 Remote, which combines the unmistakable Stewart chassis design with groundbreaking Active Terrain Control technology.

Portugal is home to many incredible golf resorts and venues, so it was quite a moment when Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort was named Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel at the 2024 World Golf Awards, an honour received following a period of large investment into the hotel’s facilities.

If you've been reading Golfshake for a while, you'll probably be aware that Dundonald Links is among our favourite places, and that opinion was backed up at the 2024 World Golf Awards with the venue being named Scotland’s Best Golf Hotel for the second year in a row.

What is the best golf course that you haven't played? You probably haven't thought of this place before, as it hasn't been around for long, but it might just be The Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta.

Halfway houses are a common feature at both historic golf courses and resort venues, and many of them have gone down in legend, but there is a new kid on the block at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, whose halfway house was named the World's Best at the 2024 World Golf Awards just 15 months after it opened.

Like it or not, we are now in the grip of winter. We have many bleak weeks and months ahead and the key is to be ready for it. Here are ten things you are going to need to play golf this winter.

Golf club memberships can be invaluble and rewarding, but there are times when golfers take the decision to leave a particular club, but when would that be the right call? Here are some factors that would make leaving your club justified.

Men's professional golf has been in turmoil for several years, turning off viewers and spectators, but the DP World Tour reminded everyone in 2024 that it's a compelling product that Golfshake's Derek Clements believes needs to be at the forefront in the future.

Joaquin Niemann will defend his Australian Open title this week at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne. The men's event is played in a unique format alongside the women's Australian Open at the same time on the same venue.

Elvis Smylie kept his nerve to hold off his boyhood idol, Cameron Smith, to win the Australian PGA Championship by two strokes at Royal Queensland Golf Club, just a month after his first professional victory at the WA Open.

It's that time of year when retailers slash their prices as part of Black Friday - and that means there are loads of potential savings for golfers. Amazon is a good place to start - as there is something for everyone to pick from.

Whether we like it or not, golf course closures are inevitable during winter, and sometimes the weather makes it unappealing to play anyway. But when that happens, here are some things that you could be doing instead!

Indoor golf venues have been appearing throughout the UK, becoming increasingly popular and bringing a different form of the game to both keen players and newcomers who wouldn't otherwise ever pick up a club. Where should you start? We have picked out some of the best-rated venues throughout the country to give you a flavour of what's available.

Tyrrell Hatton has been among the players named in the GB&I team to face Continental Europe in the 2025 Team Cup, but given that the Englishman still faces a ruling about his tour membership, Derek Clements believes it's premature and sends out the wrong message.

If you're hoping to keep your game in shape this winter, spending time at the range is essential. We share some helpful tips and discuss the benefits of dedicating hours during the coming weeks and months at your local facility.

Attayga Golf was established by Harry Butler, a former US Collegiate golfer based in the UK, who has sought to address a gap in the market by offering customised shaft wrap products. Golfshake Ambassador Mel Davies has taken the opportunity to test the product for himself and he shares his thoughts in this review.

Justin Rose is competing at the Link Hong Kong Open this week, and he is hopeful that a first win of the year will help to stake his claim for a place in 2025's European Ryder Cup team.

Just what is going on? In the space of just a couple of days the PGA Tour’s player board has ratified the changes that will see field sizes reduced from 2026, Sergio Garcia thinks he is going to be representing Europe at the Ryder Cup next year and Donald Trump says he can solve all of golf’s problems.

Many golfers decide to hang up their clubs when the clocks change. But Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that is a mistake, that you should continue playing throughout winter by setting yourself these targets.

Cleveland Golf has brought back one of its most iconic designs in the form of the all-new HiBore XL Drivers, which have deployed Artificial Intelligence to create its unique, triangular chassis, while enhancing forgiveness and maximising distance.

The LPGA Tour season will conclude spectacularly as the leading 60 players in 2024 are set to compete for the most lucrative prize in women's golf in the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club's Gold Course.

Following a couple of months away from competing, Ludvig Aberg returns to Sea Island to defend the RSM Classic title he won in such sensational fashion 12 months ago as the PGA Tour Fall Season draws to a close.

With the winning putt at the DP World Tour Championship barely holed to mark the conclusion of the 2024 season, the 2025 DP World Tour campaign gets under way at the Australian PGA Championship. 

It was quite a season on the DP World Tour. Rory McIlroy ultimately finished as the number one player, but there were so many stories beneath him that illustrated just how special and entertaining the circuit can be, as Derek Clements reflects in his seasonal review.

Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau won the major championships, but for Golfshake's Derek Clements, it's the underdog stories of Rafael Campos, Paul Waring and Justin Lower in recent weeks that make the game truly special.

Nelly Korda claimed her seventh title of the year as she caught England’s Charley Hull to win the LPGA Annika for a third time. 

Rafael Campos changed his life for ever by winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course. He started the week on the cusp of losing his PGA Tour card. He ended it with a full two-year exemption, an invitation to The Masters and the Tournament of Champions and the small matter of a cheque for $1.2m.

Rory McIlroy put some bitterly disappointing near-misses behind him as he won the DP World Tour Championship by two shots and the Race to Dubai by a country mile.

The DP World Tour's Qualifying School Final Stage once again delivered drama, joy and agony, and this marathon six-round event will remain at INFINITUM in Spain for another three years.

Reports have emerged this week that American players are likely to be paid around $400,000 if they're part of the 2025 Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he is disgusted by the idea.

Last week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship was a thriller and the players unanimously praised the condition of the stunning Yas Links golf course.

It's always an exciting day when Odyssey Golf launches new putters and fans of the brand will love to see the Ai-ONE Square 2 Square family that have been designed to be the best zero torque putters in the game.

Those of you looking to play some iconic bucket list golf courses or be thrilled by fantastic sporting events should take a look at Dubai, the best-known of the United Arab Emirates.

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson helps you to play golf without pain by sharing these five simple golf exercises designed to protect your back.

If you have a dream list of courses that you want to play, you might be put off by their cost throughout the peak months of the season, but in winter, venues typically slash their green fees - often dramatically - making them significantly more affordable to visit.

Some golfers decided to cancel their memberships this year, while others wanted to join a club, but found that they couldn't. Why has this happened and what does it mean for the game? We surveyed those golfers to find out the reasons.

Joining Castle Stuart Golf Links near Inverness, the Cabot Collection has confirmed that the Tom Doak designed Old Petty, the much-anticipated new course at the venue, is set to open for preview play at Cabot Highlands on August 1st, 2025.

Providing an incredible experience for golfers, Garmin has revealed its all-new Approach R50 premium launch monitor and golf simulator, which allows you to tee it up 365 days a year at home or at any driving range.

What should you do to look after your clubs and golf accessories, especially throughout the winter months? Golfshake's Derek Clements has plenty of experience of both what to do and what not to do and shares his advice.

When you watch golf on TV, you will hear the voices of many different commentators who describe the action and share their insights, but what makes someone great at that unique and challenging role?

Everyone knows that golf is a mental game, with your thought process and decision making dictating so much about how you will perform on the course. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes he has found the answers after reading Think Less! Golf! by Dean Harris.

It's that time of year when you will be reaching for padded and quilted jackets, and Swedish premium outdoor sports brand Abacus Sportswear has a new offering that is perfect for the golf course.

Golf courses are wonderfully photogenic places that are full of colour, scenery and even wildlife. It can sometimes be a distraction during a round as you take out your phone and capture what you've seen, but the images can be memorable. That was certainly the case for talented amateur photographer and greenkeeper Joe Simpson at Ipswich Golf Club, who was announced as the winner of the annual BIGGA Photographic Competition for the third time.

The DP World Tour has just released its schedule for the 2025 season, which will see a minimum of 42 Race to Dubai tournaments in a minimum of 26 different countries, including the return of the Austrian and Turkish Opens, as well as a selection of new tournament venues.

Looking ahead to next year's Masters, Rory McIlroy is always the story as he once again attempts to complete the career grand slam. But with a planned reduced schedule and different focus, could 2025 finally be his time at Augusta National?

Winter is the perfect time to start looking ahead, so why not draw up a golf bucket list? We all have things that we want to do and achieve in golf, so perhaps you should get yourself a piece of paper or open up your laptop and get your thoughts down.

How does he keep doing it? During a professional career that has spanned half a century, Bernhard Langer continues to set records in golf. Kieran Clark makes the argument that the Bavarian has played to a higher level - for longer - than anyone else in history.

The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall Season nears its conclusion at the Bermuda Butterfield Championship where many players are looking to secure their places in the biggest events next year while others are just trying to secure their card on the circuit.

Rory McIlroy will tee it up at the Earth Course for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship ahead of his likely coronation as rankings winner for the sixth time.

There have been claims that an agreement between the PGA Tour and PIF, which funds LIV Golf, is finally on the verge of being done, but Golfshake's Derek Clements has concerns about what this potentially means for the game.

Has professional golf become too easy? Following another low scoring week on both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at whether courses should be made more difficult to counter the advances in technology and performance.

Bernhard Langer produced what is surely the most remarkable victory on any tour in 2024 as he birdied the final hole to win the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship - at the age of 67!

Austin Eckroat won the World Wide Technology Championship to secure his second PGA Tour title of the year, shooting a brilliant nine-under 63 for a one-stroke victory over Justin Lower and Carson Young.

Paul Waring saw off the cream of Europe’s golfers with a sensational two-stroke victory in the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links.

ProQuip is the Scottish-based specialist in waterproof golfing gear best known as the supplier to Ryder Cup squads and they have everything you could possibly need for winter golf. Andy Waple has tested and reviewed their latest range for us.

When you're on the golf course or watching the best players, you will see many very different characters with a huge mix of personalities. But are there any particular types who are more successful than others? Golfshake's Derek Clements attempts to answer this difficult question.

Vandalism is a problem that doesn't seem to be going away, but what can golf clubs do to protect themselves? Howley Hall in Leeds has taken dramatic and expensive measures to fend off vandals and to ensure that its course remains in the best possible shape for both its members and visitors to enjoy.

If you could directly compare a driver from 20 years ago against one of the leading models of 2024, how much will have changed in those two decades? That's what Golfshake's Ryan Rastall discovered when he tested his old Nike Ignite Tiger Woods Limited Edition driver against the Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond that he uses and loves today.

It's a week full of pressure and opportunity as the DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage makes a return to Spain and the Costa Dorada's stunning INFINITUM for a sixth successive year.

Many famous people have played the legendary Old Course at St Andrews, but for Golfshake's Kieran Clark, none of these moments were greater than when former US president played the iconic layout in 2017. Here is a full account of a day that no one who witnessed it will forget.

Historic North Oxford Golf Club, which was established back in 1907, is set to close next year after the 70-acre site was chosen to be part of a major housing development.

What begins to change at your golf course when winter makes its typically unwelcome appearance? You might start to see important maintenance projects getting underway, alongside the introduction of other measures like winter tees, fairway mats, and, perhaps most disappointing of all, the spectre of temporary greens.

It is being widely reported that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have reached a $1 billion peace deal that could finally unify the sport once again. But are these stories - following years of uncertainty - likely to be accurate?

The PGA Tour has proposed to reduce both the size of fields and the numbers of cards it guarantees from the current rankings. While Golfshake's Derek Clements understands the reasoning for some of the changes, he also fears that some young players and a whole bunch of lower-ranked golfers are going to feel that they have been short-changed.

After a week off, the PGA Tour returns with the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico, the first of a run of three tournaments that will bring down the curtain on another season and decide exactly who gets to play in next year’s Signature Events.

Another thrilling season on the DP World Tour is almost over. This week sees the first of the two year-ending playoff events, with a star-studded field gathering for the Abu Dhabi Championship before it all reaches its climax at the DP World Tour Championship next week, when Rory McIlroy is set to be crowned as Race to Dubai champion for a sixth time.

Several notable golfers lost their cards following the conclusion of the regular DP World Tour season. Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a closer look at Edoardo Molinari, James Morrison and Eddie Pepperell and discusses what could be next for them.

In a thrilling finish to the Challenge Tour season, Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan held his serve to shoot a final round of 68 to reach 23 under par and win by one at the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final from Dane Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Spaniard Angel Ayora at Club de Golf Alcanada.

England's Charley Hull ended a two-year title drought in style, shooting a final round of 66 to win the Aramco Team Series event in Riyadh.

When you think about it, strange things happen to golfers both on and off the course. Golfshake's Derek Clements recounts his experiences of this crazy game and shares several tales that encapsulate the absurdity of it all!