Golf Australia September 2015

With summer just around the corner, golfers can improve their swings with former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel exclusively revealing his four keys to the perfect swing. There’s also a 28-page short-game special showcasing great tips and equipment to help slash scores.

FEATURES

CAMERON SMITH: BABY-FACED ASSASSIN

Having announced his arrival on the global stage with one of the shots of the year, the young Queenslander tells James Henderson about his desire to take his career to another level.

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP REVIEW: JASON’S GREATEST DAY

As John Huggan reports from Whistling Straits, after so many near misses, Jason Day broke through to claim his first major – the 97th PGA Championship – in record fashion to become the 11th Australian to win a Grand Slam event.

CELEBRATING DADS: ‘FORE’ FATHERS

Golf has been bringing dads and their kids together for generations, providing a lifelong bond that few other sports can match. Michael Stoneman looks at why dads are the most important people in golf.

TECHNOLOGY: TECH TOOLS

Golf has not missed the high-tech bus. Here, Steve Keipert looks at the merits of three devices that can help you improve your game.

SHORT-GAME SPECIAL

THE NEW WAY TO HIT GREAT WEDGES

We combine strategy, technique and myth-busting to deliver you a more effective pitching game... and much lower scores.

SHORT GAME DOS & DON’TS

Anyone can chip well, putt well and get close out of bunkers – if they know what’s right and wrong

BLAST OUT OF SAND

Two simple practice aids can ditch the two most common trap problems

WONDER WEDGES

Choosing the right wedges to suit your game can be difficult, so we look at some of the attributes of the latest wedges now available.

INSTRUCTION

HOW TO BUILD THE PERFECT SWING: BY CHARL SCHWARTZEL

The 2011 Masters champion reveals his four key moves to improving your swing.

BREAKING 80/90/100

CEMENTING A SPOT IN A-GRADE: ROB RICHARDS

THREE Ls OF FAIRWAY BUNKER PLAY: KURT STEGBAUER

CONTACT IS THE KEY: LORIEN SCOTT

TOUR TIP – TREVOR IMMELMAN: KEEP OPTIONS OPEN ON TIGHT LIES

Using a wedge for all shots around the green is not always the best way to get up and down.

TRAVEL & COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: THE LINKS KENNEDY BAY

The strip of coastline south of Perth is home to a supreme collection of courses, but as Steve Keipert writes, only one offers an authentic links experience.

PARADISE FOUND

Fiji is no longer just for holidaying families and couples on romantic getaways. Australian golfers are heading to the South Pacific island jewel in greater numbers than ever before, writes Brendan James.

MY FAVOURITE COURSES: STEVEN JEFFRESS

The reigning Fiji International champion nominates his favourite courses from his childhood home course to world famous layouts like Kingston Heath and Carnoustie.