AUGUST 2005

COVER STORY

six ways to plug that power leak

Big hitting professional, Aaron Davision, reveals how you can hit longer shots by simply overcoming some common misconceptions about what makes a powerful golf swing.

FEATURES

THE DEVIL & ST ANDREWS
Tom Ramsey catches up with Bruce Devlin who unveils his latest creation, a seaside course just a drive and a pitch from the Home of Golf, St Andrews.

US PGA PREVIEW: A BOLT FROM THE BLUE
John Daly heads to the 87th PGA Championship with victory and a spot in the Presidents Cup in mind. Brendan James writes that the “Wild Thing” can shock the golfing world again.


SWAMPY’S TOUCH
Graham Marsh talks to Brendan James about his latest Australian designs, Twin Creeks and Bass Coast, and reveals his philosophy on making golf courses fun to play.


US OPEN REVIEW: LIVING THE OPEN DREAM
Michael Campbell realised a childhood dream in winning the 105th US Open. Denis Gallagher reports on how the Kiwi tamed Pinehurst and the world’s best players to make history.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB ROAD TEST #1
Cleveland CG2 Irons.

CLUB ROAD TEST #2
Callaway 454 Big Bertha Driver.

BALL ROAD TEST
Maxfli Noodle Tour.


TRAVEL

PEREGIAN SPRINGS GC
Queensland’s newest private course is a pleasureable experience, writes Brendan James.
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INSTRUCTION


THE DRILL SERGEANT
Golf Australia Teaching Editor, Mark Gibson, is ‘The Drill Sergeant’. This month, he shows how to get the most out of your putting practice.

TIP FROM THE TOUR
US PGA Tour winner, Geoff Ogilvy, offers advice on the ideal transition from your backswing to downswing.

BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Who will be the first to reach A-grade – a man or a woman? This month, our two combatants are custom-fitted with Callaway clubs, to help them on their journey to the top grade.

PGA PERSONAL LESSONS
David Saunders
Narrabeen Driving Range, NSW:
Shooting the puck.

Mark Paterson
Avondale GC, NSW:
Make a natural weight shift.

Kurt Stegbauer
Sutherland Shire Golf Academy, NSW:

Get your chips up and over.

JUNIOR JOURNAL
How to punch shots for better wind play.



SPECIAL LIVING ON COURSE

We showcase the best fairway living addresses in Australia.



DEPARTMENTS

TEEING OFF
AROUND THE TRAPS
SRIXON TRIVIA QUIZ
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES
RULES FORUM
GOLF GETAWAYS
RESULTS & TEE TIMES


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