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In the FEBRuary Issue of Golf Australia
COVER STORY
WHY YOU NEED THE X-FACTOR
How do the pros hit it so far, so effortlessly? They all understand the critical X-Factor for creating power. Golf Australia contributing pro Mark Snooks shows where ‘X’ marks the spot in your golf swing.
WOMEN’S SEASON PREVIEW
BING LEE/LG NSW OPEN: LAURA THE EXPLORER
You can never be surprised at where Laura Davies tees it up. She talks to Jeff Centenera about the lengths she’ll go to play.
MFS WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN OPEN: SARAH’S STAR SHINES
Sarah Kemp is bound for the big time of the LPGA Tour and an Open win would be a great parting gift, writes Brendan James.
ANZ LADIES MASTERS: THE DEAL BREAKERS
Karrie Webb seems unbeatable at Royal Pines, but a chasing pack of young stars thinks otherwise, writes Brendan James.
FEATURES
INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY
Swede? Indian? Daniel Chopra is golf’s quintessential journeyman and now a US Tour winner. He tells Jeff Centenera that there’s a fair bit of Australian in him too.
HOT KIWIS SNATCH SCRAMBLE
The region’s most popular pro-am event has seen the title head across the Tasman for the first time, Jeff Centenera reports.
SUMMER OF GOLF REVIEW
MASTERCARD MASTERS: BADDS EYES TOP TEN
Aaron Baddeley caps his best year yet at home in Huntingdale.
NEW ZEALAND OPEN: FINCH WINS AS CHOOK FALTERS
Richard Finch was a new winner, but the old names delighted.
CADBURY SCHWEPPES AUSTRALIAN PGA: PETER THE KING OF COOLUM
On the verge of quitting, a resort visit did wonders for Peter Lonard, who collected his third PGA, writes Jeff Centenera.
MFS AUSTRALIAN OPEN: HAPPY AS PARRY
Few players coveted the Stonehaven Cup like Craig Parry, Finally, the trophy is his, writes Brendan James.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB TEST #1: CALLAWAY HYPER X DRIVER
One of Japan’s favourite drivers hits the global market.
HOT IRONS
If drivers are toys, irons are tools. Our latest club guide has the new offerings for when you need to go to work on the fairways.
CLUB TEST #2: PING G10 & i10 IRONS
Ping’s new line of irons have a familiar ring.
SMOOTHY AS SILK
The story of an Australian buggy that’s taking on the world.
TRAVEL / COURSES
COURSE REVIEW: PARADISE PALMS
Major changes are coming for one of Queensland’s finest and most challenging layouts, writes Brendan James.
CENTREFOLD: PACIFIC DUNES (USA)
Designer Tom Doak takes a fond look at one of his sweethearts, the 11th hole of this golfing haven on the US Oregon coast.
INSTRUCTION
TOUR TIP #1: DEEP BUNKERS MADE EASY
Golf Australia touring pro Nikki Garrett shows you how to set up and make a successful escape from deep bunkers.
PGA LESSON #1: THE HEAD DOWN MYTH
Golf Australia contributing pro Scott Davis offers a great drill that dispells the myth of keeping your head down.
FIT FOR GOLF: BOMB YOUR LONGEST DRIVES
A strong torso will help you bomb it and Golf Australia contributing physiologist Trent Malcolm shows how to strengthen key muscles.
TOUR TIP #2: CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT
Select your target and get lined up correctly every time, just like Golf Australia touring pro Anna Rawson.
PGA LESSON #2: HOW TO HIT SOLID CHIPS
Need to improve your little shots around the green? Use a tee in practice, as Golf Australia contributing pro David Milne shows.
REGULARS
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS: IMAGES FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF
AROUND THE TRAPS
60 SECONDS WITH ... ROBERT ALLENBY
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
WINNER’S CIRCLE: PETER LONARD
PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR
GOLFING GETAWAYS
PARTING SHOT: JOHN HUGGAN
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