GAMay16_Cover 300x392THE LONG & SHORT OF IT

Adam Scott writes exclusively about his goal to become the best putter in the game.

OH, DANNY BOY

Danny Willett sparked a commanding comeback to win the Masters as Jordan Spieth suffered the first big loss of his career. Steve Keipert reports from Augusta National.

RYAN’S RACE

Young gun Ryan Ruffels is in a race to find form as he attempts to play his way onto the PGA Tour.

PING BLING

We get a sneak peek inside the golden vault celebrating 50 years of victories by Ping players.

TRAVEL & COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: THE EASTERN GC

Damian Shutie was impressed with Greg Norman’s newest design in Victoria’s beautiful Yarra Valley.

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MY FAVOURITE COURSES: JAMES NITTIES

The former Victorian PGA Champion chose an eclectic set of courses for his Top-10.

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FLORIDA’S SWEETEST SONG

Rick Weber is serenaded by the beauty of America’s hottest new golf destination (pictured right).

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK: SOUTH WEST ROCKS CC

The beauty of this NSW North Coast course is definitely worth travelling a long way for.

TOP-100 SPOTLIGHT: SUN CITY CC

With its newly redesigned holes gaining acclaim, this West Australian course is trending upward, writes Brendan James.

INSTRUCTION

JUSTIN ROSE’S GUIDE TO WINNING GOLF

The US Open champion and his coach, Sean Foley, reveal what it takes to become a great player.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 22: Justin Rose of England hits his tee-shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 22, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

TOUR TIP: MINJEE LEE

Minjee Lee demonstrates how shaft lean is essential for a good chipping action.

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  • Lorien Scott: Tick-Tick tempo for consistency
  • Steve Aisbett: Hit the driver up for more distance
  • Daniel Blackwell: Improve your lag putting

TOUR TIP: KARRIE WEBB

Prevent left arm collapse by copying Karrie Webb’s backswing position

ATTACK THE PIN

Improve your iron striking and trajectory to hit laser-guided approach shots.

EQUIPMENT

ON THE IMPROVE

xr-16-fwy-sole-a-2016Game-improvement irons cover a wide section of the irons spectrum and more golfers should be using them

PLAYING WITH … NIKE ENGAGE WEDGES

They’re the wedges Rory McIlroy uses … here’s how they play.

PLAYING WITH … CALLAWAY XR 16 FAIRWAY WOODS

Editor Brendan James likes the ‘Warbird’ look of these weapons.

PLAYING WITH … TAYLORMADE M2 HYBRIDS

There’s been plenty of hype about these clubs. Deputy editor Steve Keipert took them for a spin.

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES

INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON

WIN BUTTON_2AROUND THE TRAPS

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: WIN A 7-NIGHT SUNSHINE COAST HOLIDAY, WORTH $7,100

THE WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY

HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN

IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY

PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT

GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL

WINNER’S CIRCLE: DANNY WILLETT