June 2004

Cover Story

Six Winning Shots & How to Play Them
To be a champion, you need to be able to hit the right shots at the right time. Golf Australia’s resident therapist, The Swing Doctor, looks at six Tour winners and reveals how you can emulate their victory shots.

Features
US OPEN PREVIEW: Third Time Lucky
US Open runner-up Stephen Leaney tells Brendan James how
he plans to go one better this year.

An Aussie Hills Hoist?
As the US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills for a fourth time, Brendan James examines the Australian chances and key holes.

Golf Australia’s Greatest Australian Golf Holes
Some modern gems ruled the West when we ranked WA’s top 20 holes. Compiled by Brendan James.

Forrest Fires
Amateurs were the big winners at the inaugural Meriton Sydney Invitational, writes Rob Ferris.

US MASTERS WRAP: Master-Phil At Last
A thrilling birdie at the 72nd hole snapped a 46-0 majorless streak for golf’s “nearly man”, Phil Mickelson. Rob Ferris reports.

Nick Flanagan’s Diary
US Amateur Champion Nick Flanagan tells us about his amazing experience at Augusta National.

Equipment
Clubs Road Test #1
Precept Tour Premium EC603 irons.

Ball Road Test
Srixon HR-X 333.

Clubs Road Test #2
King Cobra 400 & 440 SZ driver.

Departments
Opening Shot
Around The Traps
Letters To The Editor
Inside The Ropes
Rules Forum
Trophy Cabinet
Product Line
Golf Getaways
Results & Tee Times
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Travel
Course Review:
The New Royal Sydney GC
Sydney’s grand old dame has undergone another facelift. Brendan James reveals the changes.

The Untouchable Ellerston
Nigel Wall gets a rare insight into Kerry Packer’s private “playground” during a round with Great White Shark designer Bob Harrison.

Instruction

Geoff Ogilvy: Here’s The Drill
Three ways to hole more putts.

Gary Edwin’s Celebrity Clinic
Teaching editor Gary Edwin helps Sunrise co-presenter and leading financial commentator David Koch make some “cents” of his golf swing.

Moment Of Truth
Steve Allan: Through the ball.

PGA Personal Lessons
0-9: Getting short from a buried lie;
10-19: Wedge tempo and technique;
20-36: “Brush up” your ball-striking.

Cherie Byrne’s Tip From The Tour
A cure for plenty of ills.

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