in the september 2007 issue of Golf Australia

FEATURES

DOIN’ IT FOR THE KIDS
For trainee pro Daniele Maisano, life hasn’t always been fairways and greens. Now, through the power of golf, he makes a difference in the lives of troubled youths, writes Jim Webster.

IT’S SHOWTIME
From square clubheads, to GPS systems and bending putter aids, Jeff Centenera looks at what’s on offer at the 2007 PGA Expo.

BETWEEN THE LINES
Get your golfing Dad a good read for Father’s Day with literary recommendations from the editors of Golf Australia.

KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON
The weather is about to get warmer and the sleeves a little shorter. Check out the best-looking shirts for the new season.

BRITISH OPEN REVIEW

IRISH DREAM 98
Brendan James reports on the history making play-off victory by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington over Sergio Garcia at the 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie.

TRAVEL / COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: ST MICHAEL’S GC
The popular Sydney seaside layout has looked to the past for its future, with impressive results, says Brendan James.

CENTREFOLD: ELLERSTON GC
Course co-designer Bob Harrison looks at the par-3 2nd, a hole that could only be made on Kerry Packer’s private gem.

CLUB OF THE MONTH: BARWON HEADS GC
The classic Victorian course is a links to compare with any of Britain or Ireland’s finest, Brendan James writes.

THAI-RRIFIC GOLF
There’s a reason why Thailand is producing some good young players – the country has great courses. Brendan James heads to the boom seaside resort town of Hua Hin and fi nds proof.

GOLFING GETAWAYS
This month we have a dream trip to Augusta, a tropical learning experience and high-fl ying way to go to Ireland.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB ROAD TEST #1
Ben Hogan Apex Plus Forged irons.

CLUB ROAD TEST #2
Bridgestone GC Hybrids.

INSTRUCTION

PLAYING TIP: BE PREPARED
Dressing correctly will help you through cold or wet conditions, says Golf Australia contributing pro Anthony Summers.

HAMMER TIME
Golf Australia Teaching Editor Gary Edwin drops the hammer on flawed swing positions, and shows the tools he uses to build a more consistent action.

PGA LESSON: CHANGING ZONES
A pre-shot routine offers a time to think and a time to execute, says Portland GC Head Professional Sean Charleston.

CHUMP TO CHAMP: DRILLED TO PRECISION
Our makeover of hack golfer Bob Sim continues as he focuses on drills to fine-tune the smaller swing changes he has made.

PGA LESSON: PITCHING IN THE WIND
Keeping pitch shots down improves control with your wedge game, The Willows Resort teaching pro Mark Snooks says.

REGULARS

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS
AROUND THE TRAPS
WINNER’S CIRCLE: JASON DAY
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT
RESULTS & WORLD RANKINGS
PARTING SHOT: JOHN HUGGAN