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In the may Issue of Golf Australia
COVER STORY
KARRIE WEBB’S MAJOR SPIN
As she proved at the Women’s Australian Open, Karrie Webb lives for the big moments. As she tells Jeff Centenera, the majors – and the greatest major champions – are in her sights.
FEATURES
BLAST FROM THE PAST: ELK BLOWS THE BEST AWAY
Steve Elkington not only won the 1997 Players at Sawgrass, he smashed the best field in golf. Brendan James looks back.
THE FORGOTTEN ONE
He was World No.1 and won the British Open, and then David Duval wondered if that was all there was to life. Now, a newly motivated family man is back on the path, says Rick Weber.
JOHN DALY: IS THIS THE END?
When it comes to John Daly, hope turns to despair in the blink of a downswing. With Butch Harmon cutting ties due to Daly’s behaviour, Brendan James asks if the Wild Thing’s time is up.
TONY HALLAM: VIEW FROM THE TOP
The head of golf’s national organising body sits down with Brendan James to discuss the need for more mergers in the game’s administration, the MFS fall-out and tackling slow play.
MERITON SYDNEY INVITATIONAL REVIEW: SCOTT SHINES IN SYDNEY
Victorian Scott Laycock had a pleasant stay in Sydney, playing golf with friends and winning the country’s richest pro-am event.
GOLF’S REAL HAZARDS
Water? Bunkers? Out of bounds? They’re nothing to fear compared to real on-course dangers. Lewis Mills explains how to deal with them, from a paralysis tick bite to a lightning strike.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB TEST: NIKE SLINGSHOT 4D IRONS
Our testers swing away with Nike’s new game improvement set.
HERE’S THE PITCH: WEDGE GUIDE
If you need a new tool around the greens, or your grooves are worn out, check out our guide to the best new wedges.
TRAVEL / COURSES
CENTREFOLD: TPC OF SAWGRASS
Gimmick or not, there are few more dramatic holes in tournament golf than Sawgrass’ par-3 17th island green, a challenge which every aspiring Players champion must pass.
INSTRUCTION
ANNA RAWSON: A STRONG VS WEAK GRIP
Golf Australia touring pro Anna Rawson explains how the way you hold the club affects the larger shape of your swing.
COACH’S CORNER: HOW BEN HOGAN STILL INFLUENCES THE MODERN GAME
More than a half century after Ben Hogan last won a major, his technique and mentality continue to have lasting impact. Golf Australia teaching editor, and Hogan devotee, Gary Edwin breaks down the Hawk’s swing in this photo sequence taken in 1955.
NIKKI GARRETT: GET A BETTER FEEL FOR LONG PUTTS
Golf Australia touring pro Nikki Garrett shows you how her routine on the greens helps her eliminate three-putts.
PGA PERSONAL LESSON: THE KEY TO A GREAT SWING
The swing is a simple motion if you set up with a correct spine angle, says Golf Australia contributing pro Rohan Dummett.
FIT FOR GOLF: FROM THE GYM TO THE COURSE
Get on your feet in work-outs to get the most benefit for golf, Golf Australia contributing physiologist Trent Malcolm writes.
TOUR TIP: GETTING UP AND DOWN THE BRETT RUMFORD WAY
Brett Rumford has claimed dramatic Tour victories thanks to his sterling short game. The Swing Doctor looks at the West Australian’s method for perfect pitch shots.
REGULARS
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS: IMAGE FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF
AROUND THE TRAPS
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
60 SECONDS WITH ... JASON DAY
WINNER’S CIRCLE: TIGER WOODS
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR
GOLFING GETAWAYS
RESULTS AND WORLD RANKINGS
PARTING SHOT: JOHN HUGGAN
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