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Set Yourself These Winter Golf Targets

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 Launches New HiBore XL Drivers

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.


CME Group Tour Championship 2024 Preview

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.


The RSM Classic 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis

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.


BMW Australian PGA Championship 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis

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. 


Takeaways From a Memorable DP World Tour Season

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.


I Love it When Golfing Underdogs Have Their Day

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.


Magnificent Seven LPGA Titles in 2024 For Nelly Korda

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. 


Emotional Rafael Campos Secures Life Changing Victory in Bermuda

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 Wins DP World Tour Championship to End 2024 Season

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.


DP World Tour Qualifying School Will Remain at INFINITUM

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.


Paying Ryder Cup Golfers Appearance Money is a Disgrace

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.


Stunning Yas Links Praised by DP World Tour Stars

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


Odyssey Launches New Ai-ONE Square 2 Square Putters

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.


Why Dubai is a Must Visit For Golfers And Sports Fans

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.


5 Simple Golf Exercises to Protect Your Back

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.


The Best Winter Golf Green Fees in The UK

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.


Why Golfers Gave Up Their Club Memberships in 2024

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.


New Golf Course Set to Open at Cabot Highlands in 2025

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.


Garmin Unveils New Golf Launch Monitor With Simulator

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.


How to Keep Your Golf Equipment in Great Condition

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.


What Makes a Great TV Golf Commentator

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?


Think Less! Golf! by Dean Harris Book Review

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.


Abacus Releases Stylish Windproof Padded Golf Jacket

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.


Discover Some of 2024's Best Golf Photos

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.


DP World Tour Releases Full Schedule For 2025

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.


Will Rory McIlroy Finally Win The Green Jacket? 2025 Masters Could Be His Year

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?


What Things Should Be on Your Golf Bucket List

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.


No One Has Played Better Golf For Longer Than Bernhard Langer

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.


Butterfield Bermuda Championship 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis

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.


DP World Tour Championship 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis

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.


Not Everyone Will Like PGA Tour & LIV Golf Merger

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 Golf Become Too Easy For The World's Best Players

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 Ends Champions Tour Season With Remarkable Win

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 Wins Second PGA Tour Title of 2024

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 Completes Sensational Abu Dhabi Championship Victory

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 PX8 StormForce Rain Jacket, Helm Quilt Jacket, Zerofit Base Layer Review

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.


Which Personality Types Play The Best Golf

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.


Golf Club Takes Drastic Action to Combat Vandalism

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.


Nike Tiger Woods 2004 Driver vs 2024 Golf Driver

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.


INFINITUM is Ready to Host DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage

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.


When US President Barack Obama Played The Old Course at St Andrews

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 Oxfordshire Golf Course Will Close in 2025

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.


I Don't Mind Fairway Mats But I Can't Stand Winter Greens

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.


Are We About to See Official PGA Tour & LIV Golf Merger

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?


What to Make of New PGA Tour Field Size Proposals

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.


World Wide Technology Championship 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis

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.


Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis

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.


What Next For Golfers Who Have Lost Their Tour Cards

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.


Dramatic Finale to 2024 Challenge Tour Season

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.


Charley Hull What's In The Bag & Player Profile

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.


The Strangest Things That Happen to Golfers

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!


Improve Your Game With New Golfshake Fitness & Training Coach

Play More, Play Better is our motto so we are delighted to introduce Jon Hodgkinson, as the new Golfshake Fitness & Training Coach. Jon is a Titleist Performance Institute certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach specialising in improving flexibility, rotation, and strength.


Golf Club Membership Survey 2024/2025

With the peak golf season now behind us and thoughts turning to the the return of the warmer weather in 2025, now is the perfect time to gather your thoughts on golf club membership.


Treat Yourself With These Golf Equipment Purchases

Reflecting on the past year of golf equipment and some of the standouts that have been tested and reviewed by our Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall, we have picked out a series of drivers, woods, irons, wedges and putters that might just give you a well-earned treat.


TaylorMade P Series Irons Comparison Review

TaylorMade has released a fresh version of its P770 irons alongside the brand new CB, which has effectively succeeded the previous MB model, but what's changed and how do they compare? Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has the answers.


Have You Had Bigger Nightmares on The Golf Course Than This

Golfshake's Kieran Clark thought it would be fitting to reflect on some notable horror stories that he has experienced on the golf course, some of which you could find relatable, while others you may see yourself feeling pity towards him for.


What You Can Do to Help Your Golf Course This Winter

The relationship between golfers and greenkeepers should be a collaborative and mutually supportive one, and that is especially true during those months of the year when growth is low, temperatures are cold, and rainfall is substantial. Here are some ways that all golfers can help their courses throughout this winter season.


Prescription Sports Glasses For Golf Review

Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken was looking for perfect eyewear on the golf course, which is where a leading American company, SmartBuyGlasses.com came to help. Andy reviews the process and the results of the glasses he received.


14 Major Golf Championships Will Be Held in Scotland During Next Decade

Ensuring that major championship golf will retain a significant place in the heart of Scotland, The R&A has agreed a new partnership with the Scottish Government and VisitScotland who will contribute a combined £11 million towards staging The Open, AIG Women’s Open and the Senior Open in the nation between 2024-2034.


Iconic Lisbon Golf Resort Receives Major Rebrand

Aroeira has long been considered among the jewels of golf in Portugal, and the iconic Lisbon venue is embarking on a significant rebrand after been given the new identity of PGA Aroeira Lisboa.


Some of The Issues Golf Clubs Still Need to Address

Golf clubs have made a lot of progress to become more inclusive and accessible, but are there areas where they could still improve? Golfshake's Derek Clements believes there are several issues that need to be addressed.


Why The World's Top Golfers Deserve a Break

Whether it's the PGA Tour or DP World Tour, the schedule can be relentless, but in a rare event this week, both circuits don't have a tournament on. While you may find it hard to muster much sympathy for the world's best golfers, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why they deserve a break.


Soren Kjeldsen Ends Lengthy Career on DP World Tour

The Genesis Championship was the final regular event in the 2024 DP World Tour season. And there were a whole range of emotions on display. For some, they did enough to keep their cards for 2025, for others it signals the end of the road. For now at least.


Aramco Team Series Riyadh 2024, Preview, Picks & Analysis

The Aramco Team Series reaches its climax this week. And Charley Hull will be looking to cap her 2024 season with a win as she prepares to go head-to-head against major winner Georgia Hall at Riyadh Golf Club.


Ben An Edges Out Tom Kim To Win Genesis Championship Following Playoff

Korean stars Ben An and Tom Kim gave home fans a final round to remember at the Genesis Championship, with An coming out on top after Kim’s putt to win on the 72nd green lipped out.


Who Is Zozo Championship Winner Nico Echavarria And What Did He Win

Nico Echavarria claimed the Zozo Championship title for his second PGA Tour victory, shooting a three-under 67 to win by a shot over Max Greyserman and Justin Thomas at the Narashino Country Club in Inzai.


What Is Ready Golf And What Can You Do To Improve Pace Of Play

It is abundantly clear from our recent survey on slow play that most, if not all, of you want to see us playing ready golf as part of the solution to finally speeding things up. Here are some useful tips, guidelines and what you need to know to play ready golf.


Why People Don't Join Golf Clubs And Why They Should Reconsider

There are many reasons why people decide not to join a golf club including many preconceived misconceptions.  Why some choose to opt out of membership, could this feature make you change your mind?


What Can Golfers Do To Speed Up Play

We asked for your views on slow play and boy did you respond - over 2,000 of you. But more than that, you also came up with solutions which, if implemented by golf clubs across the land, would most definitely have the required effect.


Tunisia


Early Birdie


Speed Stix

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