In an exclusive interview, Jason Day talks about the preparation and strategy he will need to win at Augusta as part of our huge 28-page 2016 Masters preview.
2016 MASTERS PREVIEW SPECIAL
THE CONTENDER
GREEN DAY
In one of the most anticipated Masters Tournaments in history, Jason Day is leaning heavily on his past to make his future green. Ben Everill reports.
TEAM DAY GAME PLAN
Jason Day and caddie/coach, Col Swatton, places importance on every hole at Augusta. But here, the team identify six holes they believe could be crucial to winning the Masters.
AUGUSTA’S SECRET ROUTES
Jock Howard reveals the way Alister MacKenzie and Bobby Jones intended the course to be played – and the secrets to scoring well.
FULL GREEN JACKETS
Steve Keipert ranks the best and worst Masters Tournaments from the past 30 years.
PROFILE
CHANGE OF HEART
Craig Parry was looking forward to putting his feet up in retirement but, as Rick Weber reports, the lure to compete on the PGA Tour Champions was too much.
MERITON SYDNEY INVITATIONAL REVIEW
BLYTH’S SPIRIT
Adam Blyth used a cool head and some online savvy to clinch a narrow victory as the Meriton Invitational returned home to Sydney.
TRAVEL & COURSES
COURSE REVIEW: SPRING VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Spring Valley (pictured above) recently became the 10th Melbourne Sandbelt course to be ranked in the top-45 courses in Australia. Damian Shutie explains why.
MY FAVOURITE COURSES: MATT GRIFFIN
The former Victorian Open champion stays loyal to his roots while including a pair of American ‘bucket list’ gems.
ADELAIDE: LET YOURSELF GOLF
Steve Keipert and Brendan James explore the world-class sandbelt courses, including Royal Adelaide (pictured below), and some gems to be found in the Hills to the east of Adelaide.
TOP-100 SPOTLIGHT: STONECUTTERS RIDGE GOLF CLUB
Four years after opening for play, this Greg Norman and Bob Harrison design continues to impress in our ranking.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB TEST #1: TAYLORMADE M2 DRIVER
There was no mistaking the thoughts of our testers after using this driver.
CLUB TEST #2: NIKE VAPOR FLY IRONS
If you’re looking for forgiveness and pure feel, you’ll be interested to see what our testers said about these irons.
DRIVING FORCE
Once thought to be nearing extinction, the revival of the driving iron is now complete, writes Steve Keipert.
INSTRUCTION
TOUR TIP: RORY MCILROY
Rory McIlroy’s putting grip change is proof that making a minor technical change to your swing or stroke can help.
LEARN TO LOVE YOUR WEDGE: LUKE DONALD
Luke Donald shares the pitching and chipping fundamentals that took him to World No.1.
TOUR WINNER TIPS & DRILLS
36 European Tour winners reveal their favourite tips and drills to help improve your game.
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
AROUND THE TRAPS
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN
IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY
THE WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY
PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT
SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: WIN AN MGI ELECTRIC BUGGY, BAG BOY GOLF BAG & SURESHOTGPS HERO, WORTH $3,154
GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL
WINNER’S CIRCLE: ADAM SCOTT
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