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March
2004
Cover
story
Power To Burn
Every golfer wants to hit the ball further – but advances in club
and ball technology can only do so much. Golf Australia’s resident
therapist, The Swing Doctor, shows you how to incorporate strong moves
made by the stars of the game to give your swing a power boost and add
length to every shot.
Features
Stuart Appleby: Moving On Up
With his home life in order and game at an all-time high, Australia’s
highest ranked player Stuart Appleby is talking majors. As Rick Weber
discovered, Appleby is as happy as ever and ready to take his next major
step.
Reaching
For The Stars (and Stripes)
There’s more than a trophy on the line at the Jacobs Creek Open
in Adelaide – the players are chasing the the biggest ticket in
town: a US PGA Tour card. Brendan James examines the chances of a rising
star and another who is on the comeback trail.
ALPG
Tour Preview
Some of the world’s best female golfers, including Annika Sorenstam,
Laura Davies, Rachel Teske and Karrie Webb, are heading to Australia.
Rob Ferris looks at the chances of the big names (and a long name) at
the ANZ Ladies Masters and AAMI Australian Women’s Open.
Equipment
Clubs Road Test #1
TaylorMade rac HT irons.
Ball Road Test
Titleist NXT Tour.
Clubs Road Test #2
Alpha 830.2 titanium driver.
Departments
Opening Shot
Around The Traps
Letters To The Editor
Inside The Ropes
Great Greens, Reds & Whites
Rules Forum
Trophy Cabinet
From The Gallery
Corporate Box
Product Line
Golf Getaways
Results & Tee Times
60 Seconds With ...
Travel
Course Review
Its name may have changed, but as Rob Ferris found during his visit
to Laguna Whitsundays, the Turtle Point course is still one of best
in the country.
Fantasy
Ireland
With clubs and camera at the ready, Brendan James travelled the length
and breadth of the Emerald Isle to compile a 24-page guide to its best
golf courses.
Instruction
Moment Of Truth
Craig Parry: Pitching out of rough.
PGA
Personal Lessons
• 0-9: A spot of good putting;
• 10-19: Visualise your landing spot on chip shots;
• 20-36: Pace up your putts.
Gary
Edwin’s Celebrity Clinic
He may play rugby league for the Sharks, but as teaching editor Gary
Edwin discovered, Cronulla’s Brett Kimmorley is no Greg Norman.
Junior
Journal
Staying over your shots.
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