Australia’s top golfer Jason Day is the new World No.1. We look at his ongoing rivals for the crown as well as his swing, pointing out what every golfer can learn from his technique. PLUS, we preview The Presidents Cup and the rich Fiji International.
FEATURES
JASON DAY: A RIVALRY FOR THE AGES
Jason Day’s recent victories has him on the verge of capturing the World No.1 ranking, but he will have to overcome his close rivals Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth.
JASON DAY'S WINNING SWING
“Impeccable” and “perfect” are some of the words used to describe Jason Day’s swing. We look closely at his swing and show what you can copy to improve your game.
PRESIDENTS CUP PREVIEW
NOW WE HAVE A FIGHTING CHANCE
Changes to the format of The Presidents Cup have given the Internationals a better chance of winning the event for a second time.
FIJI INTERNATIONAL PREVIEW
FOX ON THE RUN
Kiwi Ryan Fox has had a breakout year in Europe and will be one of the favourites for the first big event of the Australasian Tour this summer.
DIVOTS FOR DIGGERS
A program to help returning servicemen and women assimilate into ‘normal’ life through playing golf is proving a great success, as Matt Cleary writes.
2015 CLUB MEMBERSHIP GUIDE
When it comes to joining a club, there are plenty of options available.
TRAVEL & COURSES
COURSE REVIEW: MANLY GOLF CLUB
A revitalised layout and refurbished clubhouse has lifted Manly to the top echelon of northern Sydney clubs, writes Steve Keipert.
TEE SHOTS & LOBSTER POTS
Our correspondent Andrew Marshall tours the courses and fine seafood eateries of Canada’s Prince Edward Island.
SEOUL KIND OF FEELING
The home of this year’s Presidents Cup has plenty of golfing options for the visiting player, writes Hal Phillips.
MY FAVOURITE COURSES: RACHEL HETHERINGTON
The eight-time LPGA Tour winner selects an eclectic mix local and overseas courses among her favourites.
CLUB OF THE MONTH: BLACK BULL GOLF CLUB
The Murray’s newest course is now complete and is set to rival the best layouts along the great river, writes Steve Keipert.
EQUIPMENT
CLUB TEST #1: CALLAWAY GREAT BIG BERTHA & ALPHA 816 DRIVERS
They promise greater distance and better accuracy. See what our testers think of these new drivers.
CLUB TEST #2: TAYLORMADE TOUR PREFERRED EF WEDGES
Our testers loved the look of these wedges and after they put them through their paces they were still impressed.
INSTRUCTION
TOUR TIP – BUBBA WATSON: CHEAT ON MONSTER PUTTS
Don’t be afraid to alter your normal putting technique when faced with really long putts.
TOUR TIP – JORDAN SPIETH: NOT SO FANCY FOOTWORK
Copy the footwork of the Masters and US Open champion to improve your ball-stirking.
BREAKING 80/90/100
CHOOSE THE CORRECT SIDE OF THE TEE: JASON WOOD
UPHILL HYBRID CHIPS: LEON FAULKNER
PREPARE & EXECUTE: RICHARD WOODHOUSE
REGULAR SECTIONS
TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES
AROUND THE TRAPS
INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON
HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN
THE WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY
IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY
SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: WIN ONE OF FOUR SPECIAL EDITION SEIKO PREMIER WATCHES
PRO SHOP: THE LATEST GEAR
GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL
WINNER’S CIRCLE: RICKIE FOWLER
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