JUNE 2005

COVER STORY
LONARD’S STAR IS FINALLY RISING
With his maiden victory on the US PGA Tour now behind him Peter Lonard is primed to continue the good form at the US Open, writes Brendan James.


features
US OPEN PREVIEW:
TEE FOR NO. 2
The 2005 US Open returns to Pinehurst No.2, where great shotmaking is rewarded and surviving knee high rough and near unplayable greens is not a pre-requisite for victory.


US MASTERS REVIEW: ONE DOWN, THREE TO GO
Brendan James analyses Tiger Woods’ win and suggests he is in his best ever position to claim the Grand Slam.

SUMMERS SHINES,
BARNES STORMS!
Denis Gallagher reviews the rain plagued but ultimately successful $100,000 Sydney Meriton Invitational.

EQUIPMENT
CLUB ROAD TEST #1
Carnegie Clark Evotech irons.

BALL ROAD TEST
Bridgestone Tour B330.

CLUB ROAD TEST #2
TaylorMade r7 Quad HT driver.

COURSE REVIEW
BONVILLE INTERNATIONAL GOLF RESORT
Brendan James discovers the NSW north coast layout is starting to realise its full potential as one of Australia’s great inland courses.
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GOLFING GOLD
Beautiful fairways one day, perfect greens the next. Brendan James and Denis Gallagher reveal where to play and stay on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

instruction
COACH’S CORNER: GARY EDWIN
How to slam dunk your chip shots.
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HOT TIPS TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES
Golf Australia’s resident therapist, The Swing Doctor, delivers timely advice on how to stay in control on the course when the weather turns nasty.

TIP FROM THE TOUR: GEOFF OGILVY
Golf Australia contributing pro Geoff Ogilvy offers a step-by-step guide to making sand shots easy.

PGA PERSONAL LESSONS
Rob Farley
Wembley Golf Complex, Western Australia:
Align yourself like a pro.

David Milne
Joondalup Resort, Western Australia:
Get a good start on your ball fi ight.

Kylie Moulds
Hudson Park GC, NSW:
Take the low road on chip shots.

TIP FROM THE TOUR
Find your own putting grip for more confidence on the green.

JUNIOR JOURNAL
Getting rid of the dreaded reverse pivot.

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