World No.1 Jason Day provides an insight into the key moves amateur golfers should copy to hit their most powerful shots. PLUS, we preview the US Open Championship.
OPEN WOUNDS
The US Open returns to its touchstone venue: the diabolically difficult Oakmont Country Club. Steve Keipert previews the year’s second major championship.
A STEP TOO FAR FOR THE US OPEN
The USGA’s Mike Davis has made it his personal mission to transform the image of the US Open by taking the Championship to different courses. But have Davis and his team been too ambitious?
BADDS REBORN
A new coach and outlook on his swing has Aaron Baddeley aiming for the top echelon of the game again, reports Ben Everill.
BIG DAY OUT
Can a bigger hole make golf more enjoyable and cool again? We sent our correspondent, Matt Cleary, to find out.
TRAVEL & COURSES
COURSE REVIEW: NORTH RYDE GC
Steve Keipert makes a long-awaited return to a suburban Sydney course and was impressed with how much it has change for the better.
MY FAVOURITE COURSES: NICK O’HERN
The former Australian PGA Champion chose an global classics in his Top-10.
GOLDEN WEST
Brendan James looks at the best courses golfers can play while visiting Perth and the Peel region, just to the south of the West Australian capital.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Dramatic scenery, beautiful food and plenty of sun are the hallmarks of a holiday to Spain’s Gran Canaria island, writes Andrew Marshall.
TOP-100 SPOTLIGHT: SETTLERS RUN G&CC
This Greg Norman design on the edge of the Melbourne Sandbelt has cemented a place in our Top-100.
INSTRUCTION
EXCLUSIVE: HIT YOUR LONGEST DRIVES EVER, BY JASON DAY
The World No.1 and reigning PGA Champion reveals his keys to generating a more powerful golf swing.
SWING SEQUENCE: DANNY WILLETT
The Golf Australia Swing Doctor looks at highlights of the swing that won the Masters.
TOUR TIP: BUBBA WATSON
Pick your spot to land your chip shots
BREAKING 80/90/100
- Steve Aisbett: Aiming Up
- Daniel Blackwell: Bunker line drill
- Lorien Scott: A step-by-step guide to a better grip
EQUIPMENT
PLAYING WITH … ODYSSEY TOE-UP PUTTER
We let our tester loose with this putter designed to promote a consistent stroke.
DRIVING FORCE
Separating the technology from the playability isn’t always easy when shopping for a new driver. Here’s our guide to make it a little easier.
PLAYING WITH … GOLF SKATE CADDY
Deputy Editor Steve Keipert takes golf’s newest motorised transport for a spin.
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
AROUND THE TRAPS
THE WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY
HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN
IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY
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PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT
GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL
WINNER’S CIRCLE: MATTHEW FITZPATRICK
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