In the january Issue of Golf Australia

COVER STORY

AUSTRALIA’S 50 BEST COURSES
It’s always controversial and this year will be no different. Our biennial ranking of the nation’s 50 best courses definitely has some surprises and is sure to be a talking point at the 19th hole.

FEATURES

THE QUEST
Michael Campbell has had one win since capturing the 2005 US
Open. He tells Brendan James he has new game plan and a new swing to help fulfill his burning ambition to win a second major title.

WHO IS MATT JONES?
This is the question many Australian golf fans have been asking
since the Sydneyside emerged as one of our new hopes on
PGA Tour in 2008. Jeff Centenera unmasks this unknown talent.

TESTING TIMES
Developments in golf equipment technology have move swiftly
in recent times. To keep up with the manufacturers, the Royal
& Ancient Club of St Andrews has appointed a NASA scientist
to head up its testing facility. Dominic Pedler reports.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB TEST #1: MIZUNO MP-57 IRONS
Finally, forged game-improvement irons for the masses.

CLUB TEST #2: PING G10 DRIVER
An attractive driver that also performs well. Gotta like that!

TRAVEL / COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: SETTLERS RUN
Greg Norman’s latest addition to the Australian golfing
landscape is a certain hit, according to Brendan James.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Andrew Marshall boards a 1966 London double decker bus
for a unique golfing tour around the seaside links courses in
Northumberland, in England’s north east.

GOLFING GETAWAYS

This month, stay in luxury beside the course at Victoria’s
acclaimed Thirteenth Beach, checkout a free golf promotion at
Kooindah Waters, go on a China golfing adventure or simply
experience some of the best value golf in Australia at Rich River.

INSTRUCTION

TOUR TIP: SWING LONG ON THE FLOP
Golf Australia touring pro Anna Rawson reveals the secret to
playing successful greenside fl op shots.

CAMBO! WHAT MAKES HIS NEW SWING TICK
Michael Campbell’s long time coach, Jonathan Yarwood, reveals
the swing changes his charge has been working on to get rid of
mistakes common to most players. He also shows how some
slight changes in your technique could improve your game.

BETTER GOLF AT YOUR FINGERPRINTS
The way we learn how to play golf is changing rapidly. The way
PGA professionals can tutor and manage the learning process
has entered the Internet Age, thanks to an Australia company
that is striving to ignite golf tuition at the grass roots level.

LOSE YOUR SLICE FOREVER
Golf Australia Teaching Editor Dale Lynch says you don’t need
to put up with a slice swing anymore. He offers a series of drills,
swing thoughts and tips that will help you turn that horrible slice
into a well struck draw.

FIT FOR GOLF: EXPLODE OFF THE TEE
Golf Australia contributing physiologist Trent Malcolm says
your drives can explode off the tee if you devote some time to
strengthening your core muscles. He provides several easy and
advanced exercises you can use to start fuelling longer hits.

PGA PERSONAL LESSON: THE TEED UP BUNKER DRILL
Golf Australia contributing pro David Milne offers a unique drill
to experience the sensation of hitting successful bunker shots
without going anywhere near the sand.

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS: IMAGES FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF
AROUND THE TRAPS
60 SECONDS WITH ... SARAH KEMP
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
WINNER’S CIRCLE: BRENDAN JONES
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR
RESULTS & WORLD RANKINGS
PARTING SHOT: JOHN HUGGAN

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