IN THE JANUARY 2010 ISSUE FEATURES ERNIE ELS THE BIG EASY AT 40 “The younger guys today are lucky. They won’t have to play against Tiger in his prime.” The South African refl ects on his great career so far to John Huggan. AUSTRALIAN OPEN REVIEW STATE OF BLISS: AN OPEN CHAMPION AT NSW The latest contest for the Stonehaven Cup played out on the dramatic stage of Sydney’s La Perouse coast. Brendan James recaps the action. AUSTRALIAN MASTERS REVIEW HE CAME ... WE SAW ... HE WON After a heady week at Kingston Heath, Australian golf now has a Tiger Woods story of its own to tell, writes Jeff Centenera. TRAVEL & COURSES COURSE REVIEW: YERING MEADOWS The new home to Melbourne’s Croydon GC boasts 27 holes, designed by Ross Watson, and a walnut grove, writes Brendan James. CENTREFOLD: ST. ANDREWS’ CASTLE COURSE This David McLay Kidd design differs to its neighbours at the Home of Golf as a cliff-top layout looking out over St Andrews Bay. The stunning views include the one from the par-4 9th. GOLF GETAWAYS This month, twice is nice at Bonville, a dream golf trip to Britain and tennis champion Par Rafter out on the Round Trip. INSTRUCTION TIPS FROM THE TOUR CHECK ONE, TWO AT THE TOP The Swing Doctor, Golf Australia’s resident therapist, looks at Geoff Ogilvy’s checkpoints. SIM’S UPHILL SAND BLAST It’s all too easy to leave an uphill bunker too short, but not if you play it like Michael Sim. SNAP TO IT! Mat Goggin is one of the best drivers of the ball in golf, and his leg action is a reason why. RYO’S NO-ARMS DRILL If you’re thinking too much about what your arms are doing, try this Ryo Ishikawa drill. HOLD THE FACE SQUARE Club golfers tend to rotate the face too much on chips and pitches. As the example of Brendan Jones shows, keep the face square. THE MENTAL GAME BEYOND BREATHING As the old coach’s saying goes, don’t forget to breathe. Golf Australia contributing psychology coach Steven Latham explains how to enjoy the walk for better focus on the course. LEE WESTWOOD MY SCORING SECRETS The Race to Dubai champion knows how to plan for the long haul. Here, he clues you in on how he approaches course management. FIT FOR GOLF TRAIN PROPERLY FOR GOLF Slaving away on the bench press won’t help your game, says Golf Australia contributing physiologist Trent Malcolm. He shows you an activity known as functional exercise to add to your gym work. PGA PERSONAL LESSONS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PIVOT The critical move in the backswing will set up whether you hit the ball with consistency, says contributing pro Scott Smith. SAVING SHOTS ON COURSE A mediocre round of ball-striking can be turned into a decent score with simple decision-making, contributing pro Gary Booby explains. REGULARS TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES WINNER’S CIRCLE: MICHELLE WIE AROUND THE TRAPS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHN HUGGAN INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON GOLFOPOLY: GOLF BUSINESS WITH JEFF CENTENERA RULES FORUM: ANDREW LANGFORD-JONES SUBSCRIPTION: SUBSCRIBE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF TWO LUXURY HOLIDAY PACKAGES PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR RESULTS AND RANKINGS COMING UP IN WORLD GOLF