April 2006

COVER STORY

THE KEYS TO GEOFF OGILVY’S MASTERFUL SWING
PGA Tour winner Geoff Ogilvy makes his Masters debut on April 6. His coach, Dale Lynch, reveals the keys to his improved driving, which will see him among the contenders at Augusta.

FEATURES

2006 US MASTERS PREVIEW: THE CURSE BREAKER?
Mike Clayton examines the Aussie chances at Augusta and reveals why rookie Geoff Ogilvy can re-write history and win the coveted green jacket.

2006 US MASTERS PREVIEW: GROWING PAINS
Brendan James looks at the latest round of changes to the Augusta National course and how they will determine the winner of this year’s Masters.

POWER GAMES
Does golf have a power problem? Golf Australia presents an in-depth look at all facets of the distance debate.

BRINGING THE CUP HOME
The Australian Amateur championship is no longer dominated by home grown talent. Denis Gallagher reports.

TRAVEL

COURSE REVIEW: TWIN CREEKS G&CC
Brendan James gets a sneak peek at Graham Marsh’s newest creation – a bunker-riddled gem in Sydney’s western suburbs. Read It Online >>

WELSH RAREBITS
Southern Wales offers a great variety of links and parkland
courses, as well as a few interesting delicacies, as Denis
Gallagher discovered.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB ROAD TEST #1:
Callaway X-Tour irons
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CLUB ROAD TEST #2:
Piranha FB440 driver.

BALL ROAD TEST:
TaylorMade Speed.

INSTRUCTION

TIP FROM THE TOUR: PETER O’MALLEY
One of the game’s best ball-strikers reveals what
makes the ideal takeaway.

THE DRILL SERGEANT
How to give your ‘chicken wing’ follow-through a towelling.

BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Teaching pro Lorien Scott gets personal with our combatants as the deadline to reach a single-figure handicap draws near.

PGA PERSONAL LESSONS
Peter Lightbown
Macquarie University Driving Range, NSW
Overcoming paralysis by analysis.

Colin Hunt
Twin Creeks G&CC, NSW
Add greater variety to your bunker play.

David Milne
Joondalup Resort, WA
For more power, stay connected.

JUNIOR JOURNAL
Glenn Whittle says keep the clubhead low for solid chip shots.
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DEPARTMENTS
TEEING OFF
AROUND THE TRAPS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
RULES FORUM
GOLF GETAWAYS
RESULTS & TEE TIMES