JANUARY 2005

Cover Story
Australia’s 25 Best Resort Courses 2005
The golfing landscape has changed considerably since our last biennial ranking in 2003. Who tops the leaderboard? Who makes the cut, and more tellingly, who doesn’t?

Features
Wet ’n’ Wild
Rain may have flooded the Gold Coast region leading up to the ninth annual Mitsubushi World Masters, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the 942 over-35s who turned up to have some fun. David Gleeson reports.

Wizard Of The Oz.
Brendan James reports on all the drama and action from the Hillross Centenary Australian Open at The Australian GC.

EQUIPMENT
Clubs Road Test #1
Ben Hogan Apex F•T•X irons.

Clubs Road Test #2
Brosnan’s Magnate Plus II driver.

Ball Road Test
Dunlop’s LoCo Pro.

Course Review
Growling Frog
Melbourne’s newest public access course may have an unconventional name, but it does have an impeccable pedigree, reports Brendan James. Plus, its location 30 minutes from the CBD is bound to make it a must-play public access course.

INSTRUCTION
The Modern Swing
Golf Australia contributing professional Dale Lynch explains why the finishing positions of today’s best pros look so ifferent to the ones of 20 years ago, and outlines why you should be striving for this with your swing. And he has some great tips to help you swing it like the stars of today.

Gary Edwin: Step Out And Make A Hit
A simple drill that will help you develop a feel for the correct body angle throughout the swing.

Race To Single Figures
Golf Australia teaching editor Mark Gibson gets V8 Supercars champion Marcos Ambrose to apply his new
skills out on the course.

Junior Journal
Practising in the nets does have its advantages, writes Glenn Whittle.

Cherie Byrnes’ Tip From The Tour
A simple tip for no-risk chipping.

PGA Personal Lessons
Rob Farley:Use tees to stop sway
Stuart Leong: Tee it high to let it fly
David Milne: How to use your “sixth” finger.

Departments
Opening Shot
Around The Traps
Letters To The Editor
Inside The Ropes
Rules Forum
Trophy Cabinet
Junior Journal
Golf Getaways
Results & Tee Times

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