COVER STORY
BURYING THE GHOSTS OF CARNOUSTIE
The British Open returns to the notoriously tough Carnoustie course in Scotland. Three of the links’ victims from the 1999 Open, including Australia’s Rod Pampling, are hoping to exact some revenge.

FEATURES
WHERE GOLFERS DARE
Andrew and Paul Marshall present a photo essay on their venture to Chile for the World Snow Golf championships set against the backdrop of the spectacular Andes Mountains.

STAYING ON COURSE
Avoiding colds and fl u in winter is getting harder than ever. Jeff Centenera spoke to the experts to find out how you can stay healthy and on top of your game during the cold months.

EQUIPMENT
CLUB ROAD TEST
King Cobra FP irons

IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT
The Professor, Golf Australia’s equipment expert, examines the question of whether you can buy straighter and longer tee shots. PLUS, we road test some of the latest big and square headed drivers now available in Australia.

TRAVEL / COURSES
COURSE REVIEW: JOONDALUP CC
It’s not hard to continually marvel and be amazed at the Western Australian course designed by American Robert Trent Jones Jnr, Brendan James reports.
Read The Review

CENTREFOLD: PACIFIC HARBOUR G&CC
Queensland’s newest public access course, Pacific Harbour, is winning wide acclaim for its quality. We take a look at the testing par-5 11th hole with its designer Ross Watson.

AUSTRALIA’S 50 BEST COURSES YOU
CAN PLAY FOR UNDER $50
We searched the length and breadth of Australia – from Ulverstone in Tasmania, to Alice Springs and the suburbs of our capital cities – to find the 50 best courses you can play seven days a week and still get change from $50.

GOLFING GETAWAYS
This month we showcase weekend escapes to Barnbougle Dunes on Tassie’s north coast, golfing tours to Italy and Egypt as well as the formation of a spectacular golfing trail in Vietnam.

INSTRUCTION

TIP FROM THE TOUR:
ANNA RAWSON CONQUERING SPEED ON THE GREENS
Golf Australia contributing pro Anna Rawson reveals a method you can use to ensure your putts always make it to the hole.
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HOW TIGER’S SWING ROARS
Using exclusive swing sequence images from Golf Australia’s photographer on Tour, Matthew Harris, The Swing Doctor unveils the key power moves you should be copying from the World No.1.

STAND & DELIVER
Golf Australia Teaching Editor Dale Lynch offers tips and drills you can use to improve your stance and become a better ball-striker.

CHUMP TO CHAMP
Our extensive makeover of hack golfer Bob Sim continues as he is fitted with a driver using the hi-tech Callaway Opti Fit System.

REGULARS

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
AROUND THE TRAPS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
RESULTS & WORLD RANKINGS
WINNER’S CIRCLE: NICK FLANAGAN