IN THE JANUARY 2009 ISSUE OF
GOLF AUSTRALIA

cover story

RANKED: THE BEST COURSES ANYONE CAN PLAY
This country is blessed with many layouts open to the public. Golf Australia’s biennial ranking now also incorporates the best resort courses in the land. Did your favourites make the grade?

FEATURES

INSTRUCTION: MIND GAMES
The pros not only have great swings – they also use their minds to help them play great golf. Sports psychologist and Golf Australia contributor Steve Latham shares the mental techniques of golf’s best.

ADAM SCOTT: SWING SHIFT
In a changing golf world, Adam Scott’s status is also on the move. From the next big thing to established star, Jeff Centenera ponders what Scott’s transitional moment will bring.

THE YEAR IN PICTURES
The past 12 months have seen many epic moments: Tiger’s US Open win, Padraig Harrington’s major double, Greg Norman’s run at Birkdale. These are the images that will be long remembered.

GOLF COURSEDESIGNER: BOB HARRISON
It has been two decades since the World’s No.1 golfer teamed up with a promising young course designer from Sydney. Having built renowned courses with Greg Norman in every corner of the world, Bob Harrison talks to Rod Morri about how nice it is to work closer to home on his latest project.

20 BOOKS TO READ IN 2009
As the saying goes, the quality of a sport’s literature improves the smaller the ball. There’s plenty of good writing about golf indeed, particularly in this selection chosen by Golf Australia’s editors.

course review

COURSE REVIEW: THE SANDS TORQUAY
Stuart Appleby’s co-design on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is a good bunker player’s paradise.

CENTREFOLD: BETHPAGE BLACK
The US Open returns to this public access beast in New York next year, and with holes like the par-4 6th, is sure to be a major test again.

GOLF COURSE DESIGNER BOB HARRISON
It has been two decades since the World’s No.1 golfer teamed up with a promising young course designer from Sydney. Having built renowned courses with Greg Norman in every corner of the world, Bob Harrison talks to Rod Morri about how nice it is to work closer to home on his latest project.

GOLFING GETAWAYS
This month, a new place to stay at one of the West’s best, and offers at great golf regions all along the eastern seaboard.

equipment review

BRIDGESTONE J36 PREMIUM FORGED IRONS
Our road testers try this innovative set of player's irons, which encourages golfers to mix and match to their preference.

Instruction

TIPS FROM THE TOUR: ELBOW YOUR SLICE
There are good golf swings with a flying right elbow, and some without. If you struggle with a fade or are looking to hit a draw, try keeping that elbow in at the top, like Sergio Garcia.

GET HANDSY IN SAND
How do the mechanics of a bunker shot differ to that of chips or pitches? It’s all in the hands.

TIGER’S NOT-SO FANCY FOOTWORK
The pictures tell the story – the world’s best golfer keeps his feet on the ground throughout the swing.

ROLL IT, DON’T BOUNCE IT
Do you feel like you’re walking the plank when you’re over a short putt? Golf Australia contributing pro Des Shearer has an aid to help you hole out more.

CONFIDENCE IS ROUTINE
The key to playing confident golf is being able to remember your experiences.