HOW TO HIT THE PERFECT SHOT EVERY TIME
Golf Australia contributing professional, Robert Allenby, reveals the preparation that goes into producing the ‘perfect shot’, whether it is from the tee, fairway or green.

FEATURES

KICKING GOALS
Nathan Green loves his soccer. As Brendan James discovered, our latest star on the US PGA Tour turned to the ‘world game’ to resurrect his career.

SECRET SCRAMBLE BUSINESS
What are the secret strategies behind winning the Holden
Scramble? Denis Gallagher spoke to past champions to get
their tips for winning the event.

THE 25 STRANGEST GOLF STORIES EVER
From bizarre deaths and injuries to great shot-making feats,
Brendan James and Rob Pegley present golf’s weirdest yarns.

TRAVEL

COURSE REVIEW: PACIFIC HARBOUR G&CC
Ross Watson’s newest creation has something to offer every
golfer, Brendan James reports.

VINE DRIVE
Brendan James and Denis Gallagher reveal some of Australia’s best regions where you can sample quality greens
as well as tasty reds and whites.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB ROAD TEST #1
Mizuno MX-900 irons.

CLUB ROAD TEST #2
Nike Sasquatch SQ driver.

BALL ROAD TEST
Volvik Crystal.

INSTRUCTION

TIP FROM THE TOUR: 4 SECRETS TO HELP NAIL YOUR IRONS
One of world golf’s hottest players, Golf Australia contributing professional Geoff Ogilvy, hasn’t always been a brilliant iron player. His coach, Dale Lynch, reveals what changes Ogilvy made to become a pure ball-striker and how you can implement them to improve your swing.

THE DRILL SERGEANT
Golf Australia Teaching Editor Mark Gibson shows you how
to find extra strength and flexibility with a ‘clean sweep’.

BATTLE OF THE SEXES
Golf Australia Teaching Editor Lorien Scott works some
offbeat visual imagery into the improvement program of our
combatants as they enter the final three months of their race to an A-grade handicap.

InstructionJUNIOR JOURNAL
Glen Whittle shows how swinging a piece of rope can help improve your tempo.


PGA PERSONAL LESSONS
David Milne
Joondalup Resort, WA
Avoid getting ‘Tiger-trapped’ on the downswing.

Peter Lightbown
Macquarie University Driving Range, NSW
The magic of relaxed arms.

Colin Hunt
Twin Creeks G&CC, NSW
How to overcome your fear of sand for better bunker play.

DEPARTMENTS

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

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