april 2007
2007 US MASTERS PREVIEW COVER STORIES
GEOFF OGILVY’S
MASTERPLAN
In an exclusive interview with Martin Blake, reigning US Open
champion Geoff Ogilvy reveals his game plan to become the first
Australian to win The Masters.
THE A TO Z OF
MASTERS CHAMPS & CHOKERS
Brendan James looks back at the greatest moments and the shockers
that have been written into Masters folklore during the past 73
years.
EL NINO GROWS UP
Sergio Garcia tells Kevin MItchell he has given up his party-going
ways to concentrate on his quest to win that first elusive major
championship title.
MASTERSTROKES:
TAKE A LESSON FROM AUGUSTA’S
CHAMPIONS
There is plenty to learn from the champions who have slipped the
Green Jacket over their shoulders. The Swing Doctor presents tips
featuring Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson,
Seve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo and many more.
MASTERS BOUND:
WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM AARON BADDELEY’S
WINNING SWING
Aaron Baddeley’s win in the FBR Open has him on target to
take his place in the Masters field. Here, we examine the swing
that has him bound for Augusta.
FEATURES
ELITE AMATEURS ON SHOW
Brendan James looks at the best chances to win the men’s
and women’s Australian Amateur titles.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB ROAD TEST 1 Callaway Golf’s X-20 and X-20 Tour irons.
CLUB ROAD TEST 2 Nike’s
SasQuatch SUMO driver.
TRAVEL / COURSE
reviews
TERREY HILLS G&CC
It is 13 years since the private Sydney club opened for play and
Brendan James reveals the course has filled out and matured in
all the right places.
AUSTRALIAN CLUB
OF THE MONTH
The awesome New South Wales GC – home to the 2007 men’s
and women’s Australian Amateur championships.
IRISH CREAM
Ireland is home to two thirds of the world’s links courses.
Brendan James reveals the Emerald Isle’s best 15 links layouts
every golfer should experience.
INSTRUCTION
PGA LESSON:
POOR PACE KILLS PUTTING SKILLS
Rydges Capricorn Resort professional, David Roche, presents three
putting drills to get your pace and stroke working correctly on
the greens.
CENTREFOLD POSTER
TIP: HENRIK STENSON
We examine how the Swede plays the ‘pop-up’ chip shot.
CHUMP TO CHAMP:
THE ONE-SHOT SHORT GAME
In this continuing series to make a champ out of a 27-handicapper,
Golf Australia contributing pro Lorien Scott reveals simplicity
is the key to a better shot game.
TIP FROM THE TOUR: ESCAPING BAD
LIES
Golf Australia Touring pro Anna Rawson shows how to get up and
down from dodgy greenside lies.
REGULARS
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
AROUND THE TRAPS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
GOLF GETAWAYS
RESULTS & WORLD RANKINGS
WINNER’S CIRCLE: NATHAN GREEN
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