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In the june Issue of Golf Australia
COVER STORY
MASTER BLASTERS
How do the pros crush it so far and straight off the tee? The Swing Doctor, Golf Australia’s resident swing therapist, reveals the secrets of the game’s best drivers.
FEATURES
AS GOOD AS IT GETS
With a US Open and two world championship wins, Geoff Ogilvy has established himself among the world’s elite. But as John Huggan notes, this thoughtful character could turn out to be an even more important figure in the game’s history.
US OPEN PREVIEW: TIGER’S PLAYGROUND
As major championship golf arrives at a familiar Tour stop, Torrey Pines, Jeff Centenera looks at the question everyone is asking: can Tiger Woods possibly be beaten on this course?
BLAST FROM THE PAST: GRAHAM’S NEAR PERFECT DAY
David Graham played one of the great US Open final rounds in 1981– and wishes he could’ve seen it, writes Brendan James.
SPECIAL REPORT: JOIN THE CLUB
The game’s national organising body says more occasional golfers have to be converted into regular-playing club members. Brendan James looks at the new approaches that clubs across the country are taking to add value to club membership.
US MASTERS REVIEW: IMMY FOILS TIGER’S SLAM
Trevor Immelman rebounded from a health scare to go wireto- wire at Augusta, hold out Tiger Woods and realise long-held expectations of his potential, writes Brendan James.
AUSTRALIAN AMATEUR REVIEW: ROYAL HEIRS
Fatherly influence helped Kristie Smith and Anders Kristiansen make some history at Royal Adelaide. Jeff Centenera reports from an event that has become one of the best in amateur golf.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB TEST: NIKE SUMO2 HYBRIDS
Our testers swing away with Nike’s new long iron replacement.
TRAVEL / COURSES
CENTREFOLD: TORREY PINES SOUTH
The host of this month’s US Open occupies a scenic spot on the California coast. The views don’t get better than at the picturesque 3rd, until you have to play this tough, long par-3.
FABBALOUS STOCKHOLM
The average golfer’s knowledge of the game in Sweden is the names Sorenstam, Parnevik and Stenson. But the home of Abba is also a place for quality golf, writes Andrew Marshall.
INSTRUCTION
NIKKI GARRETT: PRACTISE CHIPPING WITH ONE HAND
Keep the ‘dish’ in your right hand for better greenside play, says Golf Australia touring pro Nikki Garrett.
PGA PERSONAL LESSON: THE SEARCH FOR A BETTER SWING IS OVER
The secret to a good golf swing is simple – don’t hit it with your arms only, says Rohan Dummett, who shows you a drill to get your whole body moving the correct way.
TIP FROM THE TOUR: SWING BAREFOOT FOR BETTER BALANCE
Sam Snead had the right idea about practising with your shoes off, says Golf Australia touring pro Anthony Summers.
FIT FOR GOLF: THE FIRST TEE FIRE-UP
Your mates may laugh at you stretching before you hit your opening drive. But Golf Australia contributing physiologist Trent Malcolm writes it’s the best pre-round preparation you can do.
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS: IMAGES FROM THE MASTERS
AROUND THE TRAPS
60 SECONDS WITH ... NICK O’HERN
WINNER’S CIRCLE: GEOFF OGILVY
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
SUBSCRIBE & WIN: A GEOFF OGILVY US MASTERS
TOUR BAG & A KING COBRA SPEED LD DRIVER
PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR
GOLFING GETAWAYS
RESULTS AND WORLD RANKINGS
PARTING SHOT: JOHN HUGGAN
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