OCTOBER 2005

COVER STORY
Golf Australia contributing pro and PGA Tour winner, Geoff Ogilvy, explains the importance of a good weight shift in hitting accurate and powerful shots.

"One area of the golf swing often misunderstood is the movement of body weight throughout the motion. Golfers tend to run into difficulties when they attempt to SHIFT their weight during the swing. The mere mention of “weight shift” or “weight transfer” will cause an average player to conjure up an image involving some lateral movement of body weight, back and forth, during the swing. This swing thought can create some serious problems.

A sway – or reverse pivot – is created when the head is kept still, with the player making a conscious effort to transfer weight with the legs or lower body." Read Geoff Ogilvy's exclusive tip in the October issue of Golf Australia - order your back issue at www.mymagazines.com.au

FEATURES

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Cast your vote in the 2nd annual Golf Australia Readers’ Choice Awards and win a Gold Coast golf holiday.

PRESIDENT’S CUP PREVIEW: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Brendan James reports, six Australasians lead an International team hoping to defeat a stellar United States lineup on home soil.

THE CHIEF CHECKS OUT
Retiring head of the Australian Golf Union, Colin Phillips, talks to Terry Smith about his sometimes controversial career.

LEGENDS FROM A GOLDEN AGE
On the eve of the Centenary Australian PGA, Denis Gallagher speaks to some past champions, to find out what winning the PGA means to them.

US PGA REVIEW: PHIL PROLONGS AUSSIE DROUGHT
Phil Mickelson’s PGA victory pushed Australia’s dry spell in majors to beyond a decade. But, as Brendan James writes, there is hope in sight.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB ROAD TEST #1
Alpha C1 Pro Forged irons.

CLUB ROAD TEST #2
Alpha RX 460 Driver.

BALL ROAD TEST
Srixon Z-URS ball.

TRAVEL

COURSE REVIEW: PACIFIC DUNES GC
The James Wilcher-designed Pacific Dunes offers a challenging, yet fair, test as Brendan James discovered.
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INSTRUCTION
GARY EDWIN: TAKE A STANCE
Golf Australia Teaching Editor, Gary Edwin, reveals positioning your feet correctly is vital for an effective swing.

JUNIOR JOURNAL
Glen Whittle toys with bunker play.


THE DRILL SERGEANT
Golf Australia Teaching Editor, Mark Gibson, offers an indoor drill to keep your head still and make more putts.
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BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Lorien Scott puts the short game of our combatants to the test as they continue their quest to reach A-grade.

PGA PERSONAL LESSONS
Peter Coté: Hope Island Resort, Queensland:
Less is more, for longer drives.

Gary Booby: Sutherland Shire Golf Academy, NSW:
Filling the body angle gap.

Ramon Kasur: Tempe Driving Range, NSW:
Take a good look at yourself.

SPECIAL: HOW TO MIX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE
Golf Australia presents the essential guide to organising a successful corporate golf day.

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

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