IN THE MARCH 2010 ISSUE justin rose: How i nail my irons The English star’s old swing was good enough to win the European Order of Merit, but he wanted better. Here’s how he improved it. Ace of clubs James Nitties has beaten the odds in his career, and his star potential is evident even to those outside of golf. But as Jeff Centenera found out, the 27-year-old defies being categorised. leap of faith At 25, Martin Kaymer is already a top-ten player. So why isn’t he mentioned in discussions of golf’s best young stars? Paul Mahoney asks the German himself. major movers Three reigning major champs, including Swede Anna Nordqvist, and 16 of the world’s top-50 give this ANZ Ladies Masters its best ever field, writes Brendan James. AUSTRALIAN OPEN PREVIEW BRINGING THE TROPHY HOME For a change, Karrie Webb is not the defending Women’s Open champ. But she’s still the one to beat, writes Jeff Centenera. renaissance man Artist, educator, businessman and philanthropist – supporting golf is just one part of Haruhisa Handa’s remarkable life. COMMONWEALTH’S SUPER SIX The Women’s Open moves along to yet another grand, old site on the Melbourne Sandbelt. We shine the spotlight on the half-dozen holes that will decide the championship. FEATURES THE RACE FOR ASIA Every part of the golf world is convinced the future of the game lies in the Asia-Pacific. But predictions are easy, and realising them are challenging, OneAsia chief Ben Sellenger tells Jeff Centenera. THE GRINDERS, mark II One of Australia’s top grinders, Anthony Summers, again trains his eye on his colleagues and predicts who will be rising up leaderboards this year. Plus: he looks back at his predictions of last year. courses and travel COURSE Review: HAMILTON ISLAND GC It’s taken two decades, but this iconic Queensland destination now has its world-class golf course, writes Brendan James. centrefold: royal PORTRUSH This Irish links is the only course outside of the British mainland to host the Open Championship. With the likes of its 14th, it’s easy to see why. equipment COBRA S2 DRIVER It looks like a driver that arrived from the future. Our road testers see how Cobra’s new big stick goes in the present. CLEVELAND CG15 WEDGE Let the pros worry about their grooves. We try out Cleveland’s new wedges, with a face that can’t help but spin the ball. INSTRUCTION brace the back knee The Swing Doctor, Golf Australia’s resident therapist, looks at how Phil Mickelson maintains his angles from the ground up. clearing the way To hit the ball with maximum force, you have to clear the hips fully, as Norwegian Suzann Pettersen shows you here. putt to win like allenby Robert Allenby has risen back into the world’s top 20 with his play on the greens. The Swing Doctor looks at what the Australian PGA champ is doing to make more putts. the secret to great tempo There are fast swings, slow ones, odd moves and classic motions. Duncan Lennard talks to the man who has found a common thread that links the swings of all the great players. lag your long putts closer It’s an overlooked part of the game, says contributing pro Scott Smith, and amateurs commonly make these four mistakes. mirror, mirror on the club See yourself in the face of your sand wedge, contributing pro Kurt Stegbauer says, to set up better bunker shots. TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES top shots: images from the world of golf WINNER’S CIRCLE: robert karlsson AROUND THE TRAPS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR rules forum: andrew langford-jones inside the ropes: mike clayton huggan’s alley: john huggan wandering golfer: ted lazarus golfopoly: golf business with jeff centenera SUBSCRIPTION: Subscribe now for huge discount savings on the cover price pro shop: latest golf gea RESULTS AND RANKINGS COMING UP IN WORLD GOLF