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In the APRIL Issue of Golf Australia
COVER STORY
PLAY LIKE A WINNER
In this exclusive extract from the book, Golf Excellence, by Australian author Dominic Wall you can learn the six key elements of what makes a champion golfer and how you can apply these to your game.
2008 US MASTERS SPECIAL GREEN JACKET DESIRED
In an exclusive interview with Brendan James, World No.18 Aaron Baddeley talks about his preparations for Augusta and his game plan to add a Masters Green Jacket to the burgeoning collection of jackets hanging in his wardrobe.
50 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE MASTERS
Did you know that an Australian has actually tasted victory at Augusta? We reveal who that winner was, along with other amazing facts about the Masters.
BLAST FROM THE PAST: JACK’S LAST STAND
Brendan James looks back at the 1986 Masters and arguably the greatest back nine charge in major championship history.
IT’S NOT EASY BEING AUGUSTA GREEN
Former Augusta greenkeeper and now Sydney course superintendent Daniel Cook gives an insight into the preparation of the Masters course. Jeff Centenera reports.
CENTREFOLD: AUGUSTA NATIONAL
We spotlight Augusta’s short par-3 12th hole – Golden Bell.
FEATURE
AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR PREVIEW: PRESSURE POINTS
Jeff Centenera suggests our elite players will have more than winning their national amateur title on their mind with spots in the Australian squad for the World Amateur Team event up for grabs.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB TEST #1: KING COBRA SPEED LD M DRIVERS
Cobra’s next generation Speed drivers are put under the spotlight.
CLUB TEST #2: KING COBRA S9 IRONS
Looking for game improvement irons? Our testers put these latest release irons through their paces.
HYBRIDS IN SEASON
We look at some of the latest technologically advanced hybrid clubs designed to help you make lower scores.
TRAVEL / COURSES
COURSE REVIEW: BARWON HEADS GC
Laid over dunes land on Victroria’s Bellarine Peninsula, Barwon Heads is proof a great course doesn’t have to be an incredibly long par-72, writes Brendan James.
FIVE STAR PARS
Who doesn’t like to be treated like a King now and then? Brendan James and Jeff Centenera show you the best five-star golf resorts to be found throughout Australia and New Zealand.
INSTRUCTION
NIKKI GARRETT: THE IDEAL BALL POSITION
Golf Australia touring pro Nikki Garrett says getting your ball position right can help you be a better ball-striker.
GARY EDWIN: WHAT A RACQUET!
Get your hands and arms working in unison with your turning body by using this tennis racquet drill presented by Golf Australia teaching editor Gary Edwin.
PGA PERSONAL LESSON: SIMPLE SWINGING
Don’t complicate your swing with lots of technical thoughts. says Golf Australia contributing pro Scott Davis.
FIT FOR GOLF: A BALANCED GAME
Through exercise you can improve your balance and your game, according to Golf Australia contributing physiologist Trent Malcolm.
ANNA RAWSON: FOLLOW-THROUGH LOW ON CHIPS
Golf Australia touring pro Anna Rawson shows off a onehanded chipping drill to help combat duffed greenside shots.
rEGULARS
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOT: IMAGE FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF
AROUND THE TRAPS
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
WINNER’S CIRCLE: ADAM SCOTT
60 SECONDS WITH ... STUART APPLEBY
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR
GOLFING GETAWAYS
RESULTS AND WORLD RANKINGS
PARTING SHOT: JOHN HUGGAN
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