Golf Australia April 2015

2015 MASTERS PREVIEW

EXCLUSIVE BY ADAM SCOTT

TWICE IS NICE

The 2013 Masters Champion says he is primed for a run at a second green jacket and reveals his ‘aggressive’ game plan. PLUS, we look at the other Australians headed for Augusta National.

RORY McILROY

MY FAVOURITE HOLE

The World No.1 tells why Augusta’s 10th hole is his favourite hole on the planet, despite it ruining his chances of a Masters win in 2011.

ANTONIO MURDACA

LIVING THE DREAM

The young South Australian is making his Masters debut after winning the Asian Pacific Amateur. Here, he talks about his preparation and the excitement of getting to play Augusta.

THE COURSE

SECRETS OF GOLF’S SCARIEST GREENS

Augusta National’s greens traditionally run at 14 on the Stimpmeter. We reveal the easiest and toughest putts players will face at the Masters.

BY THE BOOK

MASTERING THE RULES

Rules expert Kevin Barker looks at a selection of Masters-related incidents to reveal what you can learn.

HENRIK STENSON

STILL LOOKING FOR A MAJOR

Henrik Stenson is hoping to make history as the first Scandinavian player to win the Masters. He talks to James Henderson about his chances.

CONTENDERS & PRETENDERS

10 STEPS TO MASTERS CHAMPION 2015

By studying recent Masters history, it is possible to narrow down the players most likely to be among the challengers on Sunday afternoon at Augusta.

TRAVEL & COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: JOONDALUP RESORT

This 27-hole layout north of Perth covers dramatic terrain that gives rise to plenty of jaw-dropping exciting holes, writes Brendan James.

ON THE ROAD TO AUGUSTA

117 GEORGIAN PEACHES

Located halfway between Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia, Reynolds Plantation offers 117 holes created by six designers, offering a range of challenges and stunning lake views, reports Brendan James.

NEW COURSE

PHUKET’S POLISHED GEM

One of the favourite courses of the Thailand island has re-opened after being completely remodelled and the result is impressive.

GOLFING GETAWAYS

This month: Organised Queensland holidays, Hawaiian golf packages, staying on the Murray River in Corowa and Sydney’s newest driving range. Plus, we put the Top-100 spotlight on Palm Meadows on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

CLUB OF THE MONTH

GOULBURN GOLF CLUB

The small NSW Southern Tablelands club has produced two Australian Open champions and a dual PGA Tour winner. Brendan James takes a look at the underrated course.

EQUIPMENT

CLUB TEST # 1

COBRA FLY-Z+ DRIVER

Our testers were custom-fit into one of these new drivers and were ecstatic with the results. Checkout what our testers thought.

LATEST GOLF GEAR

PRO SHOP

There is plenty of new gear on the market heading into April, including new balls from Mizuno and Bridgestone, clubs from Callaway and Ping as well as remote control buggy from Motocaddy.

CLUB TEST # 2

ODYSSEY WORKS PUTTERS

Can Odyssey’s newest range of putters help our testers hole more putts? See what they had to say after the test.

CLUB TEST # 3

NIKE VAPOR SPEED DRIVER

Nike Golf’s new Vapor Speed looks impressive but how did it play. Read what our test judges had to say after their round.

INSTRUCTION

PGA LESSONS

DEVELOP A STOCK CHIP DISTANCE

PGA Teaching Professional Christian Small has a practice routine that will enhance your short game on the course.

BEST PRACTICE

1 HOUR AWAY FROM A BETTER GAME