IN THE FEBURARY 2009 ISSUE

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THE RETURN OF SPIDERMAN
The last time Camilo Villegas was in Australia, he was an unknown rookie pro. He returns this month as a top- 10 player and the star attraction of the Johnnie Walker Classic in Western Australia, says Brendan James.

FEATURES

WHAT THE PROS REALLY THINk:  
exclusive australasian tour poll
Who is the best ball-striker around? Are drugs really a problem on Tour? Would pros like to wear shorts in competition? The answers may surprise you.

ALPG SEASON PREVIEW

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  KARRIE’S KNOCKOUT BLOW
Already a major winner, Karrie Webb fi nally became her nation’s champion after a compelling duel in 2000 at Yarra Yarra, writes Brendan James.

MAJOR SHOWDOWN
The Ladies Masters celebrates its 20th anniversary with perhaps its best ever fi eld, writes Brendan James.

THE HONEYMOON IS OVER
Newlywed Sarah Jane Kenyon is bound for the LPGA Tour next season, and is looking to head stateside in a winning state of mind, reports Brendan James.

MAJOR SHOWDOWN
The Ladies Masters celebrates its 20th anniversary with perhaps its best ever field, writes Brendan James.

THE RISE AND RISE OF KATHERINE HULL
Katherine Hull admits she let complacency set in. The talented Queenslander no longer accepts it, she tells Brendan James.

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IN PROFILE: TOURNAMENT PROMOTER, BOB TUOHY
Having a hand in launching the careers of such names as Norman, Webb and Sorenstam, Bob Tuohy has an eye for talent. when he speaks, writes Rod Morri, it pays to listen.

HOLDEN SCRAMBLE NATIONAL FINAL: ABLE TASMANIANS
Tasmania’s Riverside Golf Club had made history in making it to the finals of the region’s largest pro-am teams event. On the Sunshine Coast, they made some more, writes Jeff Centenera.

SUMMER OF GOLF REVIEW: AUSTRALIAN MASTERS: ROD STRIKES GOLD
Winless at home for nearly a decade, Rod Pampling steadily closed out victory and the Huntingdale era, writes Brendan James.

AUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: OGILVY AT HOME, AT LAST
No more questions: Geoff Ogilvy is his country’s champion professional after triumphing on a thrilling Sunday at Coolum, writes Jeff Centenera.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN: CLARK OPENS ACCOUNT
South Africa’s Tim Clark was all packed up and ready to go home, and then an hour or so later he was the Australian Open champion.Brendan James recaps a most unsual championship.

TRAVEL AND COURSES

TRAVEL COURSE REVIEW: HUNTER VALLEY G&CC
After a decade-long period between visits, Brendan James finds a very different layout among the vineyards.

CENTREFOLD: ROYAL ST DAVID’S
The links of Wales are often overshadowed by those of the other home nations. But there’s no looking past this majestic course, and its 15th.

HAWAII: BIG IS BEAUTIFUL
Forget your typical image of Hawaii – golf amid the lava flows of the Big Island is strikingly different. Brendan James heads to the Kohala Coast, where some of the game’s greats have made their mark.

GOLFING GETAWAYS
This month, see New Zealand in luxury, a comprehensive approach to WA and the Sunshine Coast, and school’s in at Sanctuary Cove.

EQUIPMENT REVIEW

MIZUNO MP-52 FORGED IRONS
Our road testers try the sleek, new offering from the acknowledged masters of forged irons.

FT-9 DRIVER
Callaway’s latest composite material driver is built for players. Our testers go deep with it.

INSTRUCTION

SWING SEQUENCE: HOW CAMILO VILLEGAS CRUSHES IT
Golf Australia’s Resident Swing Therapist, the Swing Doctor, examines how the Colombian’s superb strength and flexibility shape his powerful technique.

START WITH THE FINISH: AARON BADDELEY
To finish your swing like Aaron Baddeley, you have to do a lot of things right to get there. Work back from the end and you’ll ingrain good feel and muscle memory.

HOW TO HIT THE HIGH-SPIN WEDGE: ROBERT ALLENBY
Wouldn’t you love to hit that one-bounce-and-stop-dead shot that the pros do? You can, when you’re set up like Robert Allenby.
Read the review here.

THE SQUARE UP: ERNIE ELS
Many club golfers have already made a mistake before taking their stance. Aim correctly, like Ernie Els, in your pre-shot routine.

PGA PERSONAL LESSON: REPLACE YOUR SWIPE WITH A HIT
Good tempo encourages proper technique in the full swing. Golf Australia contributing pro Chris West shows how the step-through drill can help get your swing moving in the right direction.

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
TOP SHOTS: IMAGES FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF
AROUND THE TRAPS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHN HUGGAN
WANDERING GOLFER: TED LAZARUS
RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES
GOLFOPOLY: GOLF BUSINESS WITH JEFF CENTENERA
WINNER’S CIRCLE: HENRIK STENSON
SUBSCRIPTION: JOIN OUR EAGLE CLUB AND WIN A WEEKEND AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HUNTER VALLEY
PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR
RESULTS AND RANKINGS
COMING UP IN WORLD GOLF