COVER STORY APPLEBY ERASES THE DOUBTS Stuart Appleby not only shot golf’s magic number – he showed his career’s not done yet, writes Brendan James. FEATURES BATTLE OF THE AGES Old man’s game? Hardly. Golf’s next generation is upon us, and it’s arrived quickly, writes Jeff Centenera. INSIDE AUSTRALIA’S MOST EXCLUSIVE CLUBS To get a game on the nation’s most private courses, it’s not a case of what you know, but who. Our trio of insiders go behind the gates. IN PROFILE: LADIES TOUR PRO KAREN LUNN When Karrie Webb speaks, you listen. Karen Lunn did, and broke a decade-long winless streak. She talks to Rod Morri. 2010 U.S PGA REVIEW: WHISTLING WHILE THEY WORK The pros’ championship crowned the fi nal major winner of the 2010 season after a week full of challenges at Whistling Straits. TRAVEL & COURSES COURSE REVIEW: THE LINKS SHELL COVE Changes made at this layout on the NSW South Coast have made for greater playability, writes Jeff Centenera. CITY HIGHLIGHTS: PERTH In our continuing series of the best golf within 90 minutes’ drive of our capital cities, we turn our attention to the rich variety of courses, old and new, in Western Australia’s metropolis. CENTREFOLD: LOST FARM With its much-anticipated opening only months away, we take a sneak peak at the second course at Barnbougle Dunes. GOLFING GETAWAYS This month, Victoria’s seaside golf village, a trip to the ‘other’ Southern Hemisphere, and AFL star Brendan Goddard on his golf passion. EQUIPMENT CLUB TESTS: TAYLORMADE BURNER SUPERFAST HYBRID No way you can hit a long iron this far. Our testers try out this hybrid. TAYLORMADE BURNER SUPERLAUNCH IRONS As the name says, this iron set is designed to fl y it high and long. HAPPY FEET Like your clubs, the modern golf shoe is meant to help you play better. Our shoe guide looks at some of the latest styles. GPS GUIDE: RIGHT ON THE NUMBER GPS was devised as serious military tech. Now, it helps with life’s little tasks, including which club to pull, writes Jeff Centenera. INSTRUCTION BREEZE BUSTERS: FIVE WAYS TO BEAT THE WIND Golf is a challenge against the elements, and the tougest of these is the wind. Golf Australia teaching editor Sean Somers shows you what you need to do to shoot a good score when it’s really blowing out on course. TIPS FROM THE TOUR: HEAR YOUR PUTTS DROP When practice putting before a round, make sure to give yourself a confi dence boost, says Golf Australia touring pro Nikki Garrett. KEEP YOUR KNEES APART A solid lower body action is one reason why Lee Westwood is such a great driver, observes the Swing Doctor, our resident therapist. PGA PERSONAL LESSONS: VARY YOUR SWING LENGTH Practise hitting different pitches with various clubs for better feel, says contributing pro Cherie Byrnes. THREE STEPS TO A SOLID SHORT GAME You’ve heard it before: an improved short game is the simplest quick way to lower your scores, reminds contributing pro Garry Atrill. REVIEWS TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AROUND THE TRAPS WINNER’S CIRCLE: YANI TSENG HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHN HUGGAN GOLFOPOLY: GOLF BUSINESS WITH JEFF CENTENERA INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON WANDERING GOLFER: TED LAZARUS SUBSCRIPTION: SUBSCRIBE AND WIN A MERCURE PORT DOUGLAS TROPICAL GETAWAY PRO SHOP: LATEST GOLF GEAR RESULTS AND RANKINGS COMING UP IN WORLD GOLF