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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.
More
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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