In the MARCH Issue of Golf Australia

COVER STORY

UNTOUCHABLE
Tiger Woods’ pursuit of Jack Nicklaus’ major record has put the rest of the field in his shadow. As Woods embarks on the second act of his career, John Huggan wonders what will happen next.

FEATURES

MOONAH CLASSIC PREVIEW:

PRICE IS RISING
Aron Price is the next young pro likely to join the parade of Aussie graduates from the Nationwide Tour to the lucrative PGA Tour. With the co-sanctioned event heading to Moonah Links for the first time, he talks to Jeff Centenera.

HOLYWOOD IDOL
The pride of Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy, doesn’t look a minute older than his 18 years. But early success won’t ruin a phenom deeply in love with the game, writes Matt Dickinson.

SNOW BALLS
Golf is taken to new heights at the Chivas Snow Golf Championships at St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

TRAVEL / COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: TWIN CREEKS
While the bunkering will get you talking, it will be the fairness of the challenge of this Graham Marsh design you will long remember, writes Brendan James.

CENTREFOLD: SPRING CITY
We take a look at the mighty, uphill par-4 finish to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Mountain course – one of two at this Chinese resort rated among Asia’s finest.

12 GREAT MATES GETAWAYS
What could be better than hitting the road, and some golf balls, with your best buddies? How about a footy final, a big race or a vintage drop thrown in? Check out these great travel plans.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB TEST: NIKE SQ SUMO DRIVERS
Nike’s new drivers have a big footprint and they make their mark.

INSTRUCTION

TOUR TIP #1: CHIPPING FROM LONG ROUGH
The Swing Doctor looks at how great scramblers like Rory Sabbatini get up and down from the deep greenside rough.

FIT FOR GOLF: STRETCH YOUR DISTANCE
It’s no surprise poor fl exibility will inhibit on-course performance. But the solution, according to Golf Australia contributing physiologist Trent Malcolm, is some simple stretching.

NIKKI GARRETT: GETTING A GOOD GRIP
A powerful, athletic swing starts with how you put your hands on the club, Golf Australia touring pro Nikki Garrett says.

ANNA RAWSON: AVOID BAD PRACTICE HABITS
Be precise with your alignment during practice sessions, says Golf Australia touring pro Anna Rawson.

PGA PERSONAL LESSON #1: STOP MAKING GOLF’S BIGGEST MISTAKE
Overswinging the club leads to inaccurate shots and less power. Golf Australia contributing pro Mark Snooks shows you what causes this problem and reveals some methods to tighten up your action and improve your ball-striking.

TOUR TIP #2: ESSENTIAL ANGLES
Why is Karrie Webb’s swing so good? It has alot to do with
good body angles, observes The Swing Doctor.

PGA PERSONAL LESSON #2: AIM FOR ONE PLANE
Golf Australia contributing pro David Milne shows you how to establish a better set up to improve your swing plane.

Regulars
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS: IMAGES FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF
AROUND THE TRAPS
WINNER’S CIRCLE: DANIEL CHOPRA
60 SECONDS WITH ... ADAM SCOTT
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR
GOLFING GETAWAYS
RESULTS
PARTING SHOT: JOHN HUGGAN

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