September 2004

Cover Story
The Source: The Secret To A Good Golf Swing
Golf Australia Teaching Editor Gary Edwin helps you find the source to a good golf swing: the right takeaway.

Features
Brendan Jones Makes His Move
Brendan Jones is the latest Australian to book his ticket to the US Tour. But, as he tells Rob Ferris, leaving “home” won’t be easy .

The Golf Australia Readers’ Choice Awards

Don’t miss your last chance to cast your vote and win great prizes!

Australian Open Memories

Peter Thomson tells Rob Ferris about the day he overcame his fear of bunkers to win his first of three Stonehaven Cups.

Golf Australia’s Greatest Australian Golf Holes

Championship courses dominated the NSW/ACT list in the fourth instalment of our quest to find Australia’s best golf holes.

British Open Review
Hot Toddy
He may have called it “ugly” golf, but there was plenty to like about Todd Hamilton’s surprise victory at Royal Troon.
Brendan James reports.

Equipment
Clubs Road Test #1
Titleist Forged 804.OS Irons.
Clubs Road Test #2
TaylorMade r7 Quad driver.
Fairway Friends
Our testers put the latest fairway woods and hybrid clubs on the market through their paces in this Golf Australia advertising special.
Ball Road Test
Top-Flite Strata Tour Soft ball.

Travel
Course Review: Macquarie Links GC
He may have been lacking an exotic backdrop, but that didn’t stop Robin Nelson creating a great layout in Sydney’s south-western suburbs, writes Brendan James.

Course Review: Windaroo Lakes GC
Brendan James revisits Ross Watson’s first layout in Queensland to see how it has matured since opening 25 years ago.

Instruction
Geoff Ogilvy’s Tip From The Tour
“Keep your head down” is common cry on the golf course but it does more harm than good during the swing, especially at impact.

PGA Personal Lessons
“Clear” the way to power;
Lies, uphill lies and strategy;
Leap your way to success.

Race To Single Figures

Staying in front during the swing.
Cherie Byrne’s
Tip From The Tour
Practice with purpose.

Junior Journal

“Pose” for extra power.