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HOME FIRES BURNING

Marc Leishman is champing at the bit to win a prestigious tournament at home, and he figures a victory at the Australian PGA Championship could lead to greater success abroad.

100% BEEF

He’s one of the stand-out stars of 2016, but what is Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston really like? We found out

BRETT WHO?

Three years ago Brett Drewitt was pulling beers at a Sydney golf club. Now he’s on the PGA Tour. Matt Cleary chats to the little-known rising star.

TOUR MENTALITY

Former PGA Tour star Nick O’Hern has drawn on his experiences to pen a new book aimed at helping golfers with their mental game.

TRAVEL & COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: BONNIE DOON GC

The evolution of this famed Sydney course continues. Here course designer Mike Clayton gives an insight into the vision and the work being carried out.

BEYOND THE WESTGATE

Brendan James heads west of Melbourne into regional Victoria to visit some nationally ranked seaside layouts and first class inland courses.

MACKENZIE’S YORKSHIRE

Yorkshire was not only Dr Alister MacKenzie’s home it was also where he began his illustrious career as a course designer. Brendan James reveals some of the gems he created.

TOP-100 SPOTLIGHT: GRANGE GOLF CLUB

The East and West course of this Adelaide club are entrenched in the top half of the ranking after extensive redesigns in recent years.

INSTRUCTION

SAVE 5 SHOTS IN 5 WEEKS

Check out our week-by-week plan that includes tips to improve every part of your game.

MARC LEISHMAN: MY 3 KEYS FOR BETTER IRON PLAY

Want to hit better irons? Leishman’s tips are simple and easy to understand.

BREAKING 80/90/100

Peter Shaw: How to compress the ball

Christian Small: Get your body and arms in sync

Dan Blackwell: Swing plane quick fix

EQUIPMENT

PLAYING WITH … MIZUNO JPX 900 IRONS

Golf Australia deputy editor Steve Keipert takes these beautiful looking forged irons for a round … or two.

2017 WISH LIST

A 20-page guide to some of the best new clubs, balls, bags and accessories to help your game next year.

REGULARS

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES

HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN

AROUND THE TRAPS

IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY

WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: WIN ONE OF SIX 5-NIGHT ESCAPES FOR 2 AT THE BILLABONG RETREAT, NEAR SYDNEY, WORTH $3,440.

GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL

WINNER’S CIRCLE: ROD PAMPLING