COVER STORY
TIGER WOODS: WHAT’S NEXT MAESTRO?
On the 10th anniversary of Tiger Woods turning pro,
Bill Elliott looks at the achievements of the World No.1
and ponders what he can deliver in the next decade.

FEATURES
STEVEN BOWDITCH IS FIGHTING BACK
Rising star Steven Bowditch reveals his battle against
depression and a swing infected with the shanks. In
this exclusive interview with Brendan James, the
23-year-old has vowed to prevail and fulfil his dream
of succeeding on the US PGA Tour .

BOMBS AWAY!
Brendan James profiles Australia’s reigning Long
Drive champion Mark ‘Bomber’ Bylsma, who is
priming himself for a tilt at the world title this year.

BRITISH OPEN REVIEW
Brendan James reports on all the drama from Royal
Liverpool in the 135th British Open championship.

EQUIPMENT
CLUB ROAD TEST
TaylorMade r7 steel and titanium fairway metals.

TECH TALK: STEEL V GRAPHITE SHAFTS
Golf Australia’s resident equipment expert, The
Professor, reveals all you need to know about shafts.

NICE FOOTWORK
We showcase some of the latest shoes on the market.

TRAVEL / COURSES
PACIFIC DRIVE
NSW’s North Coast not only offers pristine beaches,
majestic scenery and wonderful food, but the golf
courses are pretty special too. Denis Gallagher reports.

AUSTRALIAN CLUB OF THE MONTH
Adelaide’s beautiful Glenelg Golf Club.
Read the review online

INSTRUCTION
TIP FROM THE TOUR: BRETT RUMFORD
5 GUARANTEED GREENSIDE STROKESAVERS
Golf Australia contributing pro and European Tour
player Brett Rumford offers advice on how to play
effective shots from five awkward greenside positions.

CENTREFOLD POSTER TIP: TIGER WOODS
If you want the perfect backswing, copy Tiger Woods’
position from the 2005 British Open at St Andrews.

TIP FROM THE TOUR: CRAIG PARRY
Golf Australia contributing pro Craig Parry reveals how
to play the hardest pitch shot in golf.

PGA PERSONAL LESSONS

DAVID RECKLESS – Riverside Oaks GC, NSW
Forget the backswing extension.

LISA NEWLING – Royal Sydney Golf Club, NSW
The basics of shot shaping.

WAYNE KESBY – Windsor Golf Club, NSW
Improve your impact position.

FIT FOR GOLF: LOOKING AFTER YOUR FEET
Podiatrist Dr Peter Lumb reveals what you need to do
to avoid foot and leg injuries on the golf course.

COMPETITION
WIN SRIXON EQUIPMENT AND PLAY
WITH ROBERT ALLENBY IN THE
AUSTRALIAN PGA PRO-AM AT HYATT COOLUM
Subscribe to Golf Australia this month and you will go
into the draw to win a pro-am spot alongside Robert
Allenby at the Australian PGA. You will be fitted with new
Srixon equipment and flown to the Sunshine Coast’s
Hyatt Coolum Resort to take your place in the field.
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REGULARS
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
AROUND THE TRAPS
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
GOLF GETAWAYS
RESULTS & WORLD RANKINGS
WINNER’S CIRCLE: JOHN SENDEN