THE MASTERS ISSUE

THE FIGHT FOR THE GREEN JACKET

World No.1 Dustin Johnson is in career best form heading to Augusta. But does he have a lock on the green jacket? We look at the players who can possibly topple the short-priced favourite, as well as those who could cause a Masters upset.

SERGIO GARCIA’S GUIDE TO AUGUSTA

The Spanish superstar has played in the Masters 18 times. Here, Garcia gives an exclusive hole-by-hole tour on how he will approach Alister MacKenzie’s masterpiece.

WHY AUGUSTA IS SO GREAT

Many people see Augusta National’s ‘perfect’ conditioning and overlook its design, writes Golf Australia Architecture Editor, Mike Clayton.

THE SHOT THAT BROKE A NATION’S HEART

It’s been 30 years since Greg Norman had the green jacket snatched out of his hands by Larry Mize. Brendan James looks back at the moment both men’s lives changed forever.

DANNY WILLETT – THE SHOTS THAT WON THE MASTERS

Defending Masters champion Danny Willett discusses the swing keys that led him to glory at Augusta National.

QUICK FIXES FROM MASTERS CONTENDERS

Some of the biggest contenders for a green jacket this year offer their instant fixes in this 12-page masterclass.

FEATURES

20 QUESTIONS WITH BROOKE HENDERSON

Canada’s highest ranked golfer reveals how she would like to
meet singer Reba McEntire en route to becoming World No.1 and
an Olympic medallist.

MY LIFE IN GOLF: WALLY LEWIS

Matt Cleary talks exclusively to ‘The King’ about his love of bunkers, his troubles off the tee and how he played golf with a former Prime Minister.

TRAVEL & COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: CURLEWIS GOLF CLUB

With new owners and a new direction, this Bellarine Peninsula
layout is beginning to fulfil the potential it’s long been promising,
writes Brendan James.

CLUB OF THE MONTH: BANKSTOWN GOLF CLUB

Jimmy Emanuel travels through the hustle and bustle of Western Sydney to a suburban golfing oasis (pictured below).

HUNTER REDS, WHITES & GREENS

With beautiful beaches and world-famous vineyards, the people of NSW’s Hunter region have plenty to gloat about. And, as our correspondents discovered, golfers are spoilt for choice too.

EQUIPMENT

PLAYING WITH … CALLAWAY EPIC DRIVERS

Golf Australia writer Jimmy Emanuel takes these hot new drivers for a round … or two.

PLAYING WITH … TITLEIST PRO V1 & PRO V1x BALLS

A long time Pro V1x ball player, Golf Australia Editor Brendan James takes the 2017 models for a test run to see if he’s ready to make the switch to the Pro V1.

PLAYING WITH … WILSON TRITON DRIVER

Does the driver born out of a reality TV show stack up? Jimmy Emanuel tests it out.

REGULARS

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES

IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY

AROUND THE TRAPS

HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN

THE WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY

PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: WIN A SEVEN-NIGHT SUNSHINE COAST LUXURY ESCAPE VALUED AT $5,770.

GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL

WINNER’S CIRCLE: DUSTIN JOHNSON