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6 Things to Know About LIV Golf Adelaide 2025

Looking ahead to LIV Golf Adelaide 2025, here are some things that will give you a flavour of what you should expect from what has undeniably been the circuit's most successful event to date.


PING G440 vs G430 Irons Review

Launched for the 2025 golf season and beyond, the new G440 irons from PING have been engineered to offer golfers game-improvement performance in the style of a players model. But are they really better than the previous G430 irons? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall discovered for himself.


Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Hosts Prestigious Events in The Algarve

Palmares Ocean Living & Golf has underlined its status as one of the leading gems in the Algarve after it was chosen to stage a series of prestigious tournaments this winter.


The Best Waterproof Golf Jackets, Trousers, Warm Layers, Winter Hats For 2025

If you want to play golf throughout the entire year - and we know that many of you do - then it's essential to have the right clothing to successfully navigate all seasons and conditions. We have brought together a range of jackets, trousers, layers and hats that should do just the trick for you in 2025 and beyond.


Things That Some Club Golfers Neglect or Completely Ignore

What sort of golfer are you? Do you plan things meticulously or do you leave things to chance? We reckon that many club golfers are actually pretty disorganised. Here are some of the things that too many golfers neglect or completely ignore!


The Genesis Invitational 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The Genesis Invitational shall bring together the PGA Tour's finest players on the South Course at Torrey Pines. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what should be an intriguing week.


Rory McIlroy is Right That There is Too Much Golf on TV

There has been much said about declining interest in professional golf, but Rory McIlroy is among those who believes that one major factor is that there are simply too many events on the schedule. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the Northern Irishman is exactly right.


Major Exemptions For LIV Golfers is Just Common Sense

New exemption categories have been announced for both the US Open and Open Championship, which creates a pathway for golfers from LIV to qualify for the two historic majors in 2025. Golfshake's Derek Clements welcomes this news and believes that it's just common sense.


Thomas Detry What's In The Bag And Player Profile

Belgium’s Thomas Detry strolled to a magnificent seven-shot victory at the WM Phoenix Open - his first success on either the PGA Tour or DP World Tour.


Adrian Meronk What's In The Bag And Player Profile

It has not all been plain sailing for Poland’s Adrian Meronk since he signed for LIV Golf but he put it all right by winning the season opener in Riyadh, going wire to wire.


Haotong Li What's In The Bag And Player Profile

Haotong Li secured his fourth DP World Tour title in dramatic fashion, holing a 15-foot birdie putt on the final green to claim the Qatar Masters.


Charity Golf Survey 2025

Leading research agency Sporting Insights are running a survey about golf related charity activities.


PING G440 Fairway Woods Review

After reviewing their latest drivers, Golfshake's Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall has now turned his attention to the new G440 fairway woods from PING.


TaylorMade Introduces New Tour Response Golf Balls

TaylorMade has introduced its new Tour Response golf balls in time for the 2025 season, which feature exciting innovations and brighter hi-vis designs.


What Critics Get Wrong About AimPoint Express

Does AimPoint contribute to slow play on tour? That's what some pundits and even players believe. But are they correct? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook is a user and proponent of AimPoint Express and he describes the process and challenges some of the myths against the system.


What Your Golf Club Could Learn From Mine

What makes a good golf club? Is it the course? Is it the clubhouse? Or the social scene? Maybe it’s a question of value for money? How important is the food and drink in the clubhouse? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that he has found the answer.


LIV Golf Secures UK Television Deal For 2025 Season

In what is a significant development for the circuit, LIV Golf has announced that it has signed a deal with ITV to broadcast its 2025 season on free-to-air television in the UK.


Galvin Green Launches 2025 Golf Apparel Collection

Galvin Green has a new golf apparel collection for this year in the form of 2025 Part One, which consists of responsibly sourced garments that are dominated by traditional argyle patterns and advanced technical fabrics.


Wilson Releases New DUO Soft TRK360 Golf Ball

Wilson has launched its new DUO Soft TRK360 golf ball for 2025, which features seam alignment technology to enhance your performance on the greens.


PING G440 Drivers Review

Part of its new G440 range for the 2025 golf season, PING has revealed three drivers that should offer something for every golfer, with these models achieving the lowest centre of gravity in a PING driver to date. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested and reviewed the MAX and SFT for us, covering the vast majority of golfers.


Famous Vilamoura Golf Courses Have Been Rebranded

The famous golf courses of Vilamoura have become iconic, but it's a fresh era for these prestigious layouts as they have unveiled a bold, new identity.


How to Get Back Into Golf After a Winter Break

What about those of you who have taken the winter off and are thinking about returning to the course as spring approaches? Will you simply haul out the clubs and head for the course? Or will you do it properly? Here are a few tips we believe you might want to follow if you are emerging from hibernation...


Entries Are Open For Lancashire Open For Golfers With a Disability

The inaugural Lancashire Open for Golfers with a Disability is set to be a significant highlight of the season in the North West of England, and entries are now open for the event to be staged at Lytham Green Drive Golf Club, from September 17-19, 2025. 


Essential Things For Your Golf Club to Get Right in 2025

What do golf clubs need to be doing to keep our business in 2025? Here are some essential things that all venues should be looking to get right in 2025 to ensure that they deliver the best possible experience to both members and visitors.


Slow Play is Killing Pro Golf And This is What Needs to Happen

We're just a month into the new PGA Tour season and already the curse of slow play has become the story, with rounds taking longer and broadcasters calling it out publicly. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the time for action is now, and what needs to be happen.


LIV Golf Riyadh 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

A new LIV Golf season kicks off this week in Riyadh, the first of a 14-tournament schedule that will take the circus to all parts of the globe. And while many of its stars have been in winter hibernation, Tyrrell Hatton has been a busy man.


WM Phoenix Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The WM Phoenix Open returns this week with the tournament organisers promising that the over-the-top scenes we witnessed 12 months ago will not be repeated. Eyes will be on the crowd, but there is an intriguing golf tournament too, which Golfshake's Derek Clements has previewed for us.


Qatar Masters 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The DP World Tour's International Swing continues at the Qatar Masters, where former champions Ewen Ferguson, Jorge Campillo and Eddie Pepperell will be among those hoping to roll back the years.


Rory McIlroy Secures First Title of 2025 at Pebble Beach

An imperious Rory McIlroy led a European masterclass to win the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He won the tournament with a total of 267, 21 under par, three shots ahead of Ireland’s Shane Lowry, with England’s Justin Rose a shot further adrift after a dramatic chip for an eagle at the final hole.


Laurie Canter Claims Playoff Victory at Bahrain Championship

Pablo Larrazabal suffered heartbreak when he failed to par the final hole in regulation play and ultimately lost the Bahrain Championship in a playoff to England's Laurie Canter.


Wilson Dynapwr Carbon Driver vs Callaway Elyte Driver

With another new driver being announced for 2025, Golfshake Equipment Expert and PGA Golf Professional Ryan Rastall decided to see how the new 2025 Wilson DYNAPWR driver stacked up and performed against the new Callaway Elyte driver.


How to Get Someone You Know Into Golf

The chances are that you love golf, and sharing that gift is one of the most rewarding things that you can do in this game. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares a couple of inspiring tales on introducing someone that he knew to the sport.


When Golf Slaps You in The Face

Golf is a game that has a habit of slapping you in the face when you least expect it. You can be cruising along, all going well and then disaster strikes. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares a few cautionary tales that he has experienced.


The 5-Minute Golf Warm-Up Routine You Should Be Doing

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson shares a simple and effective warm-up routine that will benefit all golfers before their next round.\  


Wilson 2025 DYNAPWR Fairway Woods Review

Part of their exciting DYNAPWR range for 2025, Wilson Golf has launched two new fairway woods onto the market, Carbon and Max, which are set to be a major hit with consumers this season and beyond. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested and reviewed them for us.


Disability Golf's Premier Matchplay Event to Visit Spain in 2026

The Cairns Cup is considered to be the premier matchplay event in disability golf, featuring elite golfers with disabilities competing in a contest between Teams USA and Europe. It has now been confirmed that the 2026 edition will take place at the prestigious San Roque Golf Club in Spain.


Sun Mountain Reveals New 2025 Golf Bag Range

Sun Mountain has revealed its new golf bag range for 2025, including the exciting VLO Technology hybrid bags, a new-look H2NO waterproof line and brand-new E-LITE collection.


How a Golf Lesson Could Change Your Game

With the promise of lighter nights not too far away this is the ideal time of year to set some targets for 2025. Surely most of us want to finish the year as better players than we started it? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why more golfers should consider booking lessons.


Wilson 2025 DYNAPWR Drivers Review

Wilson has released a trio of new DYNAPWR drivers for this season in the form of DYNAPWR LS, DYNAPWR Carbon and DYNAPWR Max, which are each fully adjustable, with heads incorporating a six-way adjustable hosel and interchangeable weights. Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested and reviewed each of the drivers for us.


Wilson 2025 DYNAPWR Irons Review

Wilson has expanded its popular DYNAPWR family by introducing two new irons, the game-improvement DYNAPWR and game-improvement plus DYNAPWR Max. Ryan Rastall has tested and reviewed both sets of irons for us from his Indoor Performance Centre at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds.


Wilson Launches New 2025 DYNAPWR Woods & Irons

Wilson has entered 2025 in style by advancing its acclaimed DYNAPWR franchise of drivers, woods, hybrids and irons that have been engineered to deliver something for every golfer.


What It's Like to Play Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach is one of the most iconic and famous golf courses on the planet, but what is it like to play this revered layout? Golfshake's Derek Clements had that experience back in 2008 and he shares his memories of that day.


TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway Woods Review

Having been surprised by the results during his review of the drivers, Golfshake's Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall was looking forward to testing TaylorMade's new Qi35 fairway woods 


Golfers You Will See at The Driving Range This Winter

If you are spending more time at the driving range this winter, the chances are that you will have encountered a wide variety of characters, many of whom stand out from the crowd. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares some of the most intriguing that he has seen.


Why Are Golf's Bad Boys Popular With Fans

Looking at the behaviour of certain golfers and their widespread popularity, Golfshake's Derek Clements is left wondering why so many of the game's apparent bad boys have so many fans.


Has Greg Norman Changed Golf For The Better

Former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has declared that he has changed the game more than people realise, but has he done so for the better? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts on what the two-time major champion has accomplished, and its impact on the sport.


AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

World number one Scottie Scheffler headlines an impressive field as the PGA Tour returns to the legendary Pebble Beach, with Rory McIlroy making his first American appearance of the season. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to an iconic event.


Bahrain Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Defending champion Dylan Frittelli will tee it up alongside fellow DP World Tour winners Thorbjorn Olesen, Jorge Campillo, and former Masters champion Patrick Reed at the Bahrain Championship.


Alejandro del Rey What's In The Bag And Player Profile

Alejandro del Rey shot a final round of 66 to secure his maiden DP World Tour title with a four-shot victory at the 2025 Ras Al Khaimah Championship.


Harris English What's In The Bag And Player Profile

Harris English held off a final-round charge from Sam Stevens to claim his first PGA Tour title since 2021 with a one-shot win at the Farmers Insurance Open.


YouTube Star Rick Shiels Becomes LIV Golf Ambassador

The world's most popular golf content creator, Rick Shiels has signed up with LIV Golf to become an ambassador for the league, with this partnership engineered to bring fans closer to the players, teams and courses of the circuit.


Srixon ZXi Driver, Fairway Wood & Hybrid Review

Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall has reviewed the new Srixon ZXi driver, fairway wood and hybrid, sharing tech insights, a product overview and feedback after comprehensive testing from his Performance Centre at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds.


The Most Overrated Things About Golf

There is so much to love about golf, but that doesn't mean that it's perfect. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has shared some of the things about the game that he believes are overrated.


The Most Challenging Golf Courses I Have Played

What is the most challenging golf course that you have played? Golfshake's Derek Clements has been lucky to play many great ones throughout his life, including some truly tough tests that left an unforgettable impression on him.


Tiger Woods Now Has Perfect Retirement Schedule

News that The 155th Open will staged at St Andrews in 2027 has potentially given Tiger Woods the ideal opportunity to walk away from major championship golf on his terms. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why this could be the perfect time for the legendary American to complete a farewell tour.


The Open Will Return to St Andrews in 2027

Golf's oldest major will make a return to the spiritual home of the game with The R&A announcing that The 155th Open will be staged at St Andrews from 11-18 July 2027.


Revered Essex Golf Course Suffers Devastating Vandalism

Members and staff at Thorndon Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex are currently recovering from the devastating shock of seeing their beloved course vandalised by quad bikes, with six greens and more than half of the fairways of this Harry Colt design being damaged.


adidas Launches New Adizero ZG Golf Shoes

Offering a new spikeless performance shoe aimed to enhance stability, traction and comfort on the golf course, adidas has launched its Adizero ZG.


Are Golf Simulators Really Reflective of Playing an Actual Course?

Golf simulators are good, but do they reflect playing on an actual course? We take a closer look at how accurate they are, whether they can offer a genuine experience, and what things can be done to make them more effective.


Justin Thomas Hits The Nail on The Head

Justin Thomas has written a letter to all his fellow PGA Tour professionals in which he reminds them of the duty they have to the fans to provide a more engaging product on television. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the two-time major champion is absolutely right.


My Funniest Moments on The Golf Course

If you play golf often enough, you will encounter much absurdity and humour. Golfshake's Derek Clements has been reflecting on some of the funniest moments that he has experienced on and off the course.


Garmin Reveals Two New Golf Smartwatches

Garmin has revealed two new golf smartwatches, the Approach S44 and Approach S50, which feature a slim, lightweight build and essential tools for golfers looking to improve their game.


Realistic Golf Goals to Have in 2025

It may still be the depths of winter, but we're already looking forward to the new golf season, which will be here before you know it, meaning that there is no time like the present to set yourself some realistic targets and ambitions for the campaign to come.


Bad Habits That Golfers Can Get Into

If you are a club golfer the chances are high that you have developed some bad habits. We all do. It is all too easy to get into a routine and keep doing things in a certain way because that is what we have always done. Here are some of the worst golfing habits that you can get into.


The SwingPlate Stance Towel Review

Doubling up as a golf towel and useful training aid, the Stance Towel from SwingPlate has been designed to help you perfect your setup and ball position over all shots in the game, being ideal for time spent on the range or practice ground, where you can work on your foot placement. Golfshake Ambassador Mel Davies has tested and reviewed it for us.


Royal Portrush Showcased in New Series of Golf's Greatest Holes

Royal Portrush and its brilliant Dunluce Links will stage The 153rd Open Championship in July, but you can take a closer look at this renowned layout before that, courtesy of the new series of Golf's Greatest Holes.


Women's Golf Day Celebrates Major Anniversary in 2025

This year's Women's Golf Day marks a significant milestone, representing ten years since the launch of the annual event that has helped to provide women around the world with the opportunity to try golf no matter their race, religion, language, geography, or economic status. 


Farmers Insurance Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

The PGA Tour makes its way to Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open, where Ryder Cup star Ludvig Aberg is among the fancied names. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the event from what is a truly spectacular venue.


Ras Al Khaimah Championship 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis

Rolex Series winners Thorbjorn Olesen and Paul Waring will join Spanish stars Jorge Campillo and Pablo Larrazabal at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club.


A Warning For Young LIV Golfers

LIV Golf can offer an incredibly lucrative opportunity to players, but the tale of one young golfer, Eugenio Chacarra, may point to the current limitations of the circuit and why young, emerging stars should consider their options carefully.


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