June 2006
COVER
STORY
LEARN FROM THE SWING THAT
WON THE U.S OPEN
Michael Campbell’s coach, Jonathan Yarwood, reveals the
key elements you should copy from the swing of the reigning US
Open champion.
FEATURES
GOLF: MADE IN CHINA?
As we all know, golf was first played in Scotland – or was
it? Gary Jones investigates.
U.S OPEN PREVIEW:
ON A WING AND A PRAYER
Can Michael Campbell defy the odds with a successful defence of
his title at Winged Foot? Brendan James writes the course might
be more suited to a left-hander en route to a Mickel-slam?
US MASTERS REVIEW:
PHIL TAKES AIM AT TIGER
Tiger Woods is still the World No.1. But Lawrence Donegan wonders
whether Phil Mickelson is finally closing the gap.
MAGIC MERITON
Denis Gallagher reports on a pro-am tournament that is now an
important part of the Sydney professional gol. ng calendar.
TRAVEL
24 COURSE REVIEW: THE GOLF CLUB
KENNEDY BAY
Brendan James revisits the impressive WA links course and finds
it just keeps getting better.
SOUTHERN SWING
The drive from Nowra to Eden will reward you with stunning scenery
and fantastic golf, Denis Gallagher reports.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB ROAD TEST #1
Bridgestone J33 Forged Combo Irons.
BALL ROAD TEST
Top-Flite Extreme Tour.
CLUB ROAD TEST
#2
TaylorMade r7 425 driver.
WINTER GOLF
SPECIAL
Golf Australia presents the latest wet weather gear,
as well as tips on how to play your best under adverse conditions.
INSTRUCTION
COACH’S CORNER
Teaching Editor Gary Edwin reveals how good body angles will help
your ball-striking as well as your putting.
TEN STEPS TO
KICKING YOUR BAD HABIT
Dr Paul Baxter and PGA professional Chris Graham say that sometimes,
you need to ‘unlearn’ before you can learn
and improve your swing.
PGA PERSONAL
LESSONS
Colin Hunt
Twin Creeks G&CC, NSW
Drop bunker shots stone dead.
David Milne
Joondalup Resort, WA
How to improve your impact.
Peter Lightbown
Macquarie University
Driving Range, NSW
Look at the ball with your eyes – not your head.
JUNIOR JOURNAL
Glen Whittle advises you should make the lob shot a part of your
practice regime before using it on the course.
CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
TEEING OFF
AROUND THE TRAPS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES
RULES FORUM
GOLF GETAWAYS
RESULTS & TEE TIMES
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