FEATURES

THE RISING SON

Hideki Matsuyama is on the verge of making history as Japan’s first male major champion. We look at the rise of the young man and analyse his unique swing.

SWOOSH AND IT’S GONE

Why couldn’t the world’s most ruthlessly successful sports company convince us to buy their clubs and balls?

COURSE DESIGN: MAKING GOLF FUN AGAIN

If golf is to survive, it needs to be fun again, writes course architect Mike Clayton.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: GIL HANSE – A DESIGNING MIND

The designer behind Rio’s Olympic course has been commissioned to redesign Royal Sydney. Here he talks to John Huggan about his career in course design.

MY LIFE IN GOLF: DAVID WARNER

Matt Cleary talks exclusively to the Australian cricket vice-captain about his search for a better swing, his bucket list of golf courses and why he plays golf right-handed.

TRAVEL & COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: PARADISE PALMS

With new owners and a new management team, the iconic North Queensland course is returning to its former glory.

ST ANDREWS: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE HOME OF GOLF

There’s more to St Andrews than the Old Course, writes Brendan James. This is your ultimate guide to visiting the home of golf.

PLAY AND STAY GUIDE

Planning a holiday? We take a look at 10 great golf getaways for 2017.

INSTRUCTION

HIT THE SWEETSPOT

Want to hit pure shots more often? These tips and drills will help you find the centre of the clubface every time.

HOW TO FEEL A GREAT SWING

Find out how to train your muscle memory and start building a better swing.

EQUIPMENT

HOT PROPERTY

An eight-page guide to some of 2017’s hottest new gear. These are the clubs and balls coming to a golf shop near you.

REGULARS

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES

20 QUESTIONS WITH … MARC LEISHMAN

AROUND THE TRAPS

HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN

IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY

WANDERING GOLFER: BRENDAN MOLONEY

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER: WIN ONE OF 10 EXCLUSIVE GOLF PACKS WORTH $150 EACH.

PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT

GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL

WINNER’S CIRCLE: HIDEKI MATSUYAMA