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MARCH
2005
COVER STORY
HOW TO HIT YOUR LONGEST DRIVES
EVER
The Swing Doctor analyses the form of Australian Long Drive champion
Stephen Kennedy, while Long Drive professional Aaron Davison shows
how the game’s biggest hitters launch their drives and what
you can do to make your tee shots longer.
FEATURES
BATTLE ROYAL
Brendan James looks at a trio who have eyes on a US PGA Tour card
courtesy of a good performance at the Nationwide Tour co-sanctioned
Jacob’s Creek Open in Adelaide.
DOAK DOWN UNDER
Tom Doak is one of the world’s most acclaimed golf course
designers. Brendan James spoke to him about his two new Australian
creations.
BILLY’S
STILL A HERO
The diminutive Billy Dunk was a crowd favourite in the ’60s
and ’70s because of his little battler persona. Terry Smith
caught up with the little master and found he is still winning
battles.
WHERE GOLF MEETS
THE SKY
Royal Nepal Golf Club is like no other course on earth. As Hans-Joachim
Walter writes, it’s not a great course but the experience
is memorable.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB ROAD TEST #1
Nike Distance Series (NDS) irons.
CLUB ROAD TEST
#2
TaylorMade r5 Dual drivers
TRAVEL
COURSE REVIEW: LAKELANDS
GOLF CLUB
The Jack Nicklaus-designed Gold Coast course now offers more than
great golf. You can get a US Masters experience, writes Brendan
James.
WESTERN STARS
Brendan James discovers why Perth is a golf holiday hotspot that
has its fans here and abroad.
INSTRUCTION
TIP FROM THE
TOUR
How Aaron Baddeley prepares to pull the putting trigger.
TIP FROM THE
TOUR
Don’t go changing your body angles.
COACH’S
CORNER: GARY EDWIN
How the modern grip works.
PGA PERSONAL
LESSONS
David Milne
Joondalup Resort, Western Australia:
Are your arms and body synchronised?
Rob Farley
Wembley Golf Complex, Western Australia:
How to keep your legs quiet for chips.
Stuart Leong
The Sandhurst Club, Victoria:
Keep your short game simple.
RACE TO SINGLE FIGURES
Golf Australia teaching editor Mark Gibson shows V8 Supercars
champion Marcos Ambrose how to play smart.
JUNIOR JOURNAL
Position your hands correctly for putts.
COVER PHOTO: BRENDAN JAMES
DEPARTMENTS
OPENING SHOT
AROUND THE TRAPS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES
RULES FORUM
GOLF GETAWAYS
RESULTS & TEE TIMES
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