It’s summer time and every golfer is looking for new courses to conquer. This month we present our exclusive biennial ranking of Australia’s Top-100 Public Access Courses – the courses everyone can play.
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
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