The very nature of TPC Sawgrass means it is a course that can bring even the world’s best golfers to their knees. The 17th hole, the world-famous island green par three, has claimed many victims, but disaster lurks everywhere.

There have been many incredible finishes at The Players Championship but two stick in the mind. One involved Rickie Fowler, regarded at the time as one of the most promising golfers of his generation, while the other belonged to Craig Perks, a New Zealander who, at best could be described as a journeyman.

The Players Championship has long enjoyed a prestigious and iconic place in the game, but what are some pieces of trivia that you may not know about it? Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out the following facts for your attention.

Russell Henley produced a stunning eagle at exactly the right time to pip Collin Morikawa, shooting a final round of 70 to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler weren't handed invites to play at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but recent PGA Tour winner Rafael Campos was. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why Campos fully deserved his place over the two bigger names.

Scotland's Calum Hill secured his second DP World Tour title after a sensational final round of 62 and a playoff victory to claim the Joburg Open, defeating home favourites Jacques Kruyswijk and Shaun Norris.

Spain's Sergio Garcia hopes winning the LIV Golf Hong Kong title will help persuade Europe captain Luke Donald to pick him for the 2025 Ryder Cup. The Spaniard shot an impressive seven-under-par 63 to finish 18 under, sealing victory by three strokes from South Africa's Dean Burmester.

The 2025 Ryder Cup is one of the most hotly-anticipated in years, but who is going to qualify for both teams? Things will change as the year progresses but we thought it might be fun to look at how things currently stand and predict who will and won't be there.

Many golf fans of the 1970s and 80s associated Ram Golf with legends such as Tom Watson, Nick Price, Gary Player and Raymond Floyd, but the manufacturer has been revamped to deliver something exciting for golfers today. Ram's Axial Forged Irons are targeted towards better players and are available at an exceptional price.

Josh Berry was an 18-year-old amateur when he earned his DP World Tour card at Q-School, but while making it onto the Tour is tough, staying there is even harder. That story is engagingly told in a new four-part documentary that follows Josh’s incredible journey as he battles through the highs and lows of his rookie season.

Golf Ireland and The R&A have launched The Road to The Open at Royal Portrush, which is an initiative that has been engineered to harness the legacy of The Open’s return to Northern Ireland this summer.

Since it was launched back in 2017, the Golf Foundation has welcomed 33,823 kids in GolfSixes League fixtures across the four Home Nations, with the benefits now obvious after the Suffolk Golf Union revealed that half of their recent under 16 squad all started the game through the initiative.

Many of us go through most of our lives with golf at the heart of it, but how does the game change as we age? Golfshake's Derek Clements has been playing for over 60 years and he describes the ways in which your relationship with golf evolves as you get older.

It once seemed unlikely, but Bryson DeChambeau has undeniably become one of the most popular golfers on the planet. Fin Tait looks at the impact of the American's YouTube channel, the manner in which he reinvented himself, and his possible chances at the Masters.

The TaylorMade P790 irons have been around for a while and they have gone through several generations, but is the new, fifth edition of these irons truly superior to what came before? Ryan Rastall has the answers for us.

The prospect of improving your game, shooting better scores and lowering your handicap will be a chief objective for most golfers in 2025. Looking at everything from scoring, fairways hit, greens-in-regulation, putts-per-round and even how many pars and birdies you should be making, these are the targets you must have in order to reach the next level.

PING has released nine highly forgiving putters that have been created with a face insert that was inspired by athletic-shoe technology. The results of this engineering can be seen in the new Scottsdale putter family.

If you're looking for an easier way to remove and insert new sets of spikes on your golf shoes, then Softspikes has the answer through its new Xtractor Wrench Kit and Tour Wrench.

It's always a noteworthy day when Under Armour releases new golf shoes, and that's what golfers have to relish following the launch of the Gold Edition Drive Pro Series for the Spring/Summer 2025 season.

COBRA Golf has launched its exciting new KING Wedges for 2025, which feature Metal Injection Molding construction, multiple new grinds, Flight Window Technology, Progressive Spin Technology, and a new Speed Notch that’s 67% larger than in previous models.

There are so many golf tournaments on TV, it can be too much of a good thing, but there are some events that remain must-watch experiences in the men's professional game, either from the comfort of your sofa or in the flesh.

The PGA Tour's Signature events continue to divide opinion, with former US Open winner Lucas Glover being one of the most vocal critics. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at both sides of the argument and explains why he sides with the American.

Did the third season of Full Swing on Netflix offer engaging insights into the professional game and the world's best golfers? Golfshake's Derek Clements reviews the new episodes and explains why they fall short of drawing new fans to the sport.

It's the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy who make the headlines, but as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains, it's the lesser-known, surprise winners on tour who keep the sport interesting and give us the most engaging stories.

Another week and another signature event. The Arnold Palmer Invitational brings together the PGA Tour’s elite stars and they are once again in for a tough test at Bay Hill.

LIV Golf’s third tournament of the season takes place in Hong Kong this week, with Joaquin Niemann and Adrian Meronk having each claimed an early-season victory.

The DP World Tour remains in South Africa for the Joburg Open, where home players have typically thrived. But a significant international challenge from the likes of Marcel Siem, Ewen Ferguson, John Parry, Marco Penge and Nicolas Colsaerts could threaten that.

Joe Highsmith nearly missed the cut at the Cognizant Classic but stormed through the field over the weekend to claim his maiden PGA Tour victory at PGA National.

After the tournament organisers at the South African Open finally gave in to the weather and decided that the course was unplayable, 54-hole leaders Dylan Naidoo and England’s Laurie Canter returned to the course for a playoff and home favourite Naidoo claimed a famous and highly emotional victory with a brilliant birdie.

New Zealand's Lydia Ko moved clear of the rest of the field in the final round to win her first HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore as Charley Hull faded.

Friday was a day to remember for Englishman Dale Whitnell who made two holes-in-one during his second round at the South African Open Championship.

TPI-certified personal trainer and biomechanics coach, Jon Hodgkinson shares five of the best exercises to help you gain more speed and power in your golf swing.

We all have things in our lives that we would want to change, things that we regret. And some of those could involve golf! Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared the biggest golfing regrets of his life.

Golfshake's Derek Clements has played many of the finest golf courses on the planet. But the layouts that stick in his mind are the ones that surprised him. You could even call them his own hidden gems. Here are ten of the best that he thinks you should play.

Motocaddy has released three new premium golf bag models just in time for the 2025 season.

Renowned for pushing the boundaries of comfort, style and innovation within their golf shoes, ECCO GOLF has introduced the ECCO GOLF BIOM H5, which is a performance shoe that has been built for the elements.

Award-winning manufacturer Toulon Golf has unveiled its new Putter Collection for 2025, which have been engineered to be soft in look, soft in sound and soft in feel.

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is helping to discover and develop the future generation of leaders in the sport by opening up the application window for its 2025 Scholarship programme that could make an invaluable difference to the prospects of young people who wish to forge a productive career in the game.

Few golfers in the history of the sport have been as enduringly popular and inspirational as the great Severiano Ballesteros, who remains one of the most iconic players that we've ever seen. That legacy has been recently celebrated by the launch of SEVE, an apparel collection to be worn both on and off the course.

COBRA Golf has revealed its new 3D Printed TOUR Irons, which have deployed 3D printing technology to refine the design to deliver the forgiveness that aspirational golfers need with the sleek look and soft feel of a players blade.

The Big Golf Race makes a welcome return this summer, with Prostate Cancer UK calling on golfers throughout the UK to take on a challenge that can help to fund life-saving projects such as TRANSFORM, which is the most ambitious prostate cancer screening trial in over 20 years.

As widely predicted, Anna Nordqvist has been named as captain of Team Europe for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

Like it or not, we can probably expect to see more golf courses closing in 2025. There are all sorts of reasons why clubs close their doors for good. It seems pretty obvious that for courses that are facing proper challenges, some lateral thinking might be required.

If we are to believe the rumours and talk, then it appears that a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is imminent and could even be announced before the Masters. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he believes that we're now at this advanced stage.

Shane Lowry, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth are part of the field at the Cognizant Classic, which is the start of the PGA Tour's Florida Swing, which is the signal that the first major of the year is rapidly approaching!

Shaun Norris is determined to add his name to the illustrious list of South African Open champions as he joins a field that iincludes defending champion Dean Burmester at Durban Country Club.

Do you want to see the world's best golfers tested to their limit? Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he enjoyed the recent Genesis Invitational from Torrey Pines and why it should be a template for more of the biggest events in the sport.

America's Brian Campbell enjoyed a huge slice of luck as he beat Aldrich Potgieter in a playoff to win the Mexico Open.

South Africa’s Jacques Kruyswijk strode to an emotional maiden victory on the DP World Tour, keeping his cool throughout the final round to claim the Magical Kenya Open.

In our latest driver comparison video, Ryan tests three new 2025 low spin golf drivers at his indoor fitting studio at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds. Featured in the head-to-head comparison are the TaylorMade Qi35 LS, Wilson Dynapower LS Carbon, and Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond.

Do you know just how quick your swing is? The average male amateur golfer has a swing speed of around 95mph, which is why Golfshake's Ryan Rastall has tested four of 2025's best new drivers at that level to see which of them performs best for the majority of golfers. 

Nine-time major champion Ben Hogan remains one of the most legendary figures in the history of the game, and the latest set of clubs to emerge from Ben Hogan Golf celebrates his legacy, with the new Legend Irons being designed with the single purpose of helping more golfers hit better shots more often.

When it comes to rangefinders and GPS devices, Garmin is rightly considered to be one of the finest brands in the game, and Golfshake Ambassador Mel Davies has discovered why after testing and reviewing two of their latest and best products, the Approach S62 Watch and Approach Z30 Rangefinder.

Headcovers can be practical, stylish, and even personal, meaning that it's a pain to lose them on the golf course, which is something that most of us have probably done. The Drop Not clasp could be the solution, as Golfshake Ambassador Mel Davies found out.

Former US Open champion Lucas Glover recently claimed that AimPoint should be banned on the PGA Tour because it takes too long and that no one has improved on the greens by using it. The guys behind the system have now shared numbers and analysis that disprove those claims.

We're still in the infancy of the new year, but golf courses in the UK have already announced closures in 2025, which continues a trend that we've seen during the past 18 months.

Etching the next chapter of its P·Series irons tale, TaylorMade has released its exciting, new P·790 irons. Dubbed Players Distance, these irons offer increased carry distance, premium forged feel, and a larger sweet spot to provide golfers with added consistency and performance.

Providing golfers with enhanced control on the course, Seed Golf has released the second generation of its SD-05 golf ball, the manufacturer's softest feeling ball yet.

OGIO Europe has revealed limited-edition new colourways for its All Elements Silencer and Hybrid golf bags.

Tour Edge has launched its new line of game improvement golf clubs, the Hot Launch 525 Series, which have been engineered to offer golfers more distance and forgiveness.

The HyperFlex range of golf shoes from FootJoy has been incredibly popular, but given the manufacturer's commitment to innovation, there are new versions available this year to deliver tremendous comfort, traction and performance.

Motocaddy has released new versions of its most popular electric golf trolley - the S1 and S1 DHC - coming two decades after the initial launch was considered a true game changer.

PowaKaddy has launched its new electric golf trolley collection for 2025, showcasing next-generation GPS innovation and a host of new technologies.

Wilson has revealed eight new golf bags in time for the 2025 season, which provides a range of options for both cart and carry categories, all of which have been meticulously crafted to combine style and functionality.

We have all done it. We have all hit shots that have ruined our scorecards and instantly regretted the decisions we have made. And the truth is that even the world’s best golfers are guilty of it. These are the strategic mistakes that all golfers consistently make.

The PGA Tour heads south to Mexico this week, and with most of the leading names taking the week off, it's an opportunity for someone to take their chance to claim a career changing victory.

England's Joe Dean returns to the Magical Kenya Open this week with some fond memories. Although the tournament was won by Darius van Driel, it was Dean who stole the headlines with his runner-up finish and he's back for more.

It may not seem likely at the momnet, but for Golfshake's Derek Clements, there are reasons to feel optimistic about the professional game, whether it be the strength of European golf, the prospect of a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV, and the LPGA Tour introducing measures to deal with slow play.

After feeling ill when in contention at Torrey Pines three weeks ago, Ludvig Aberg made up for that in some style, returning to the same venue and posting a final round of 66 to pip Maverick McNealy by a shot to land the Genesis Invitational for his second PGA Tour title.

Chile's Joaquin Niemann shot a final round of 65 to claim the LIV Golf Adelaide title, finishing on 13-under par to win by three shots. Niemann trailed by three shots at the start of the day's play at The Grange Golf Club, coming out on top after prevailing in a battle with Abraham Ancer to win his third LIV Golf title.