November 2003

Cover Story
20 Ways To Become A Short Game Guru
Australian PGA pros give you the best pitching, chipping, bunker-play and putting tips to help you slash strokes off your short game.


Features
Aussies’ Cup Ambush
Five Aussies head an African safari to the Presidents Cup with a Golden Bear and Tiger in their sights, writes Brendan James.

Back From The Brink
A few years ago Peter Fowler thought his game had gone bush. But now “Chook” is swinging better than ever and has eyes on the US PGA Tour.
Karalee Tilvern reports


Australian Open Preview:


Monster Mash
Peter Thomson is tipping high drama at Moonah Links. But will that help make the inaugural championship at its new home a success?
Rob Ferris reports

Hole Lot Of Trouble
Moonah Links designer Peter Thomson reveals the 10 toughest holes The Leviathan layout, host to the Australian Open.

Working Class Hero
The sky’s the limit for US Amateur champion Nick Flanagan. But, as he tells Rob Ferris, he’s happy to keep his feet on the ground.

Win The Skin(s) Game
With summer approaching, Rob Ferris looks at the best ways to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays while on the fairways.

Equipment
Clubs Road Test #1 Prosimmon Icon irons.

Clubs Road Test #2 - Adams Redline 460cc driver.

Travel
Course Review
Rob Ferris samples Riverside Oaks, north-west of Sydney.

Course Review
Nigel Wall laps up the delights of a golfing paradise in Fiji.

Departments
Opening Shot
Around The Traps
Letters To The Editor
Inside The Ropes
Great Greens, Reds & Whites
Rules Forum
Moment Of Truth
Trophy Cabinet
Product Line
Corporate Box
Golf Getaways
Results & Tee Times

Special
The Great Ball Review
Golf Australia reviews the latest golf balls on the market.

Instruction

Adam Scott’s Tip From The Tour
Contributing pro Adam Scott answers your latest questions on how to improve your game.

Gary Edwin’s Celebrity Clinic
Teaching editor Gary Edwin tells you why you should take a punt on Wallaby Matt Burke’s golf swing.

Cherie Byrnes’s Tip From The Tour
Buried but never dead (in the sand).

Junior Journal

Groove the perfect putting stroke.