FEATURES

RANKING: AUSTRALIA’S TOP-100 PUBLIC ACCESS COURSES

Our biennial ranking of the best 100 courses across the nation that every golfer can play.

30 PREDICTIONS FOR 2017

We look at who and what will make the headlines in world golf over the next 12 months.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD MAVERICK

Bubba Watson is often portrayed as awkward and unlikeable, but that couldn’t be further from the warm, engaging and relaxed man Kit Alexander met.

KEEP UP & SHUT UP

If you think caddying in a professional tournament is simply about toting a golf bag and grabbing a flag or two, think again.

PLAYER’S PERSPECTIVES

Legend of the game, Gary Player, gives his view on the health of the game and why it needs fixing.

TRAVEL & COURSES

VIVE LE DIFFERENCE!

No South Pacific Island is nearer to Australia than New Caledonia. And a hot new course has given golfers even more reason to make the short journey to the French territory.

TOP-100 SPOTLIGHT: TASMANIA GOLF CLUB

Blessed with spectacular views and laid out on great golfing terrain, Tasmania Golf Club should be on every golfer’s ‘must play’ list when heading to the Apple Isle.

INSTRUCTION

20 WAYS TO SHOOT YOUR BEST SCORE

Our tee-to-green guide will help improve each area of your game.

CHIP LIKE THE BEST

Copy World No.1 Jason Day to get up-and-down more often.

BREAKING 80/90/100

Christian Small: Feel the break with your feet

Dan Blackwell: Colour coded strategy

Peter Shaw: Four steps to better wedge play

EQUIPMENT

38 BEST BITS OF NEW GOLF TECH

From apps to wearables, shot-tracking gadgets to GPS watches, there are the best inventions to help improve your game.

REGULARS

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES

AROUND THE TRAPS

WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY

HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN

IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY

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

PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT

GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL

WINNER’S CIRCLE: HAROLD VARNER III