OCTOBER 2008

COVER STORY

CURE YOUR SLICE FOREVER

There are as many slice cures around as there are average golfers. But the only way to really get rid of your slice long-term, says Golf Australia teaching editor Sean Somers, is to firstly understand what kind of slicer you are and then you can begin overcoming the problem.

FEATURES

GOLF’S MOST FASHIONABLE PLAYERS

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS

Play good, and look even better. Golf Australia spotlights the dozen best dressed players in the game, and how you can acquire some of their style.

ANNIKA SORENSTAM

MOVING ON

Annika Sorenstam has redefined women’s golf. But as she walks away from the game, the Swede seeks to associate her name with a wider legacy, writes Neil Drysdale.

WORLD AMATEUR TEAMS PREVIEW

TAKING ON THE WORLD

Australia’s top amateurs fl y the flag proudly across the globe. Now the golf world is coming to them as the prestigious World Amateur Team Championship arrives in Adelaide. Jeff Centenera looks at a tournament filled with the stars of the future.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1958 EISENHOWER TROPHY

A legendary Australian team won the inaugural World Amateur competition over the Old Course at St Andrews. And even more impressively, they won the approval of a golf god, writes Brendan James.

BUSINESS OF GOLF SPECIAL SECTION

THE WANDERING GOLFER

PLAYING WITH THE BOSS

Lose on purpose? Play as hard as possible? Don’t mention, or do talk, about work? Ted Lazarus explores the proper etiquette of heading out for a round with the chief.

CORPORATE DAYS

ARE YOU BEING SERVED?

Golf clubs all over the country are competing for a bigger piece of the corporate market. Being able to deliver a quality course and good service are critical to enticing clients eager to host golf events. Our guide to some of the best venues for corporate days looks at what they do to attract business.

IN PROFILE

TROON GOLF’S HUD HINTON

The game faces a big challenge in attracting new players. But according to the president of the world’s largest upscale club manager, getting them to come back will take just as much work.

TRAVEL & COURSES

CENTREFOLD: THE GRANGE (WEST COURSE)

The renovated West course boasts a more open feel, and the lengthened par-5 10th is an example of new strategic options.

BIG RIVER COUNTRY

The northern rivers area of New South Wales is abundant with natural wonders: subtropical rainforests, white sandy beaches and fl owing rivers. It also has nearly a dozen excellent golf courses spread throughout the region, writes Brendan James.

GOLFING GETAWAYS

Golf’s member nations come together at Mission Hills in China, the Shark tees it up again in West Australia at the Johnnie Walker Classic and it’s tournament time in Norfolk Island.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB TEST

ADAMS INSIGHT XTD A3 DRIVER

Adams’ insight? Build a driver that was inspired by the company’s range of popular hybrids. Our club testers take this square-headed driver out to the tee.

PRO SHOP

BURNING FAIRWAYS

Check out TaylorMade’s woods, as well as putters, GPS and more.

INSTRUCTION

NIKKI GARRETT

POSE FOR THE CAMERA

One mark of a good golf swing is how well balanced the player is throughout the action. Golf Australia touring pro Nikki Garrett says if you can hold your finish neatly and in balance, you’ll probably improve how you strike the ball.

PGA LESSON

DON’T LOSE YOUR POSTURE

You’ve looked up too early, but your head is not the problem, says Golf Australia contributing pro Simon Deep. It’s about keeping your posture in check – and here’s a drill to help you do it.

TIP FROM THE TOUR

THREE HYBRID SHOT-SAVERS

Hybrids can do a lot more than replace long irons. Golf Australia touring pro Anthony Summers shows some greenside situations where it’s a better choice than the wedge.

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS: IMAGES FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF
AROUND THE TRAPS
SUBSCRIPTION: JOIN OUR EAGLE CLUB AND WIN AN AUSTRALIAN OPEN PRO-AM SPOT WITH JOHN SENDEN
60 SECONDS WITH … MICHAEL CAMPBELL
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHN HUGGAN
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
WINNER’S CIRCLE: KATHERINE HULL
RESULTS AND RANKINGS
COMING UP IN WORLD GOLF