FEATURES

ROYAL ENGAGEMENT

Former champions Adam Scott and Jordan Spieth will not have it all their own way at the Australian Open as Royal Sydney serves up a democratic test for a diverse and talented field.

THANK YOU MR PALMER

Brendan Moloney pays tribute to Arnold Palmer after the passing of the man known as The King.

TAKING ON THE WORLD

Adam Scott will team with Marc Leishman to take on a star-studded global field in Melbourne for the World Cup. Steve Keipert looks at the teams and the new format.

IT’S GOOD TO BE KING

Kingston Heath’s many admirers will revel seeing the great dame in full springtime splendour for the World Cup, writes Steve Keipert.

GOLF’S CRAZIEST GAMBLERS

Golf and gambling have gone hand-in-hand for centuries but, as Dale Concannon writes, some mad punters take things a bit too far.

A GOLFER’S GUIDE TO LOWER BACK PAIN

Everything you need to know about preventing and curing back pain as a result of playing golf.

TRAVEL & COURSES

COURSE REVIEW: MOLLYMOOK GC

Brendan James ventures to the NSW South Coast to rediscover a much-improved ‘Augusta-inspired’ gem.

MY FAVOURITE COURSES: BRAD HUGHES

The dual Australian Masters champion and former Presidents Cup player selects several classic designs from home and abroad within his top-ten layouts.

ROLLING THE DICE

The Philippines offers the hustle and bustle of Manila along with a chain of gorgeous island resorts. In between is a collection of courses that shouldn’t be overlooked, writes Steve Keipert.

TOP-100 SPOTLIGHT: THE DUNES GOLF LINKS

Nearly 20 years after opening, The Dunes remains a standout course on the Mornington Peninsula.

INSTRUCTION

HOW TO BUILD A BETTER SWING: BY ADAM SCOTT

The 13-time PGA Tour winner reveals what you can learn from one of the purest swings in golf.

BREAKING 80/90/100

Dan Blackwell: Driver training.

Peter Shaw: A grip to aid your putting stroke

Christian Small: Good chipping starts at address

SCORE SAVERS

Seven instant fixes to take out on the course

EQUIPMENT

PLAYING WITH … WILSON STAFF FG TOUR F5 DRIVER

Golf Australia reader Ross Powell liked the look but how did the driver perform?

PLAYING WITH … MIZUNO T7 WEDGES

Golf Australia reader Clint Meacham takes these hi-tech wedges for a spin and enthuses about the feel and results he had.

REGULARS

TEEING OFF: BRENDAN JAMES

IN MY OPINION: GEOFF OGILVY

AROUND THE TRAPS

SHARK BITES: GREG NORMAN

INSIDE THE ROPES: MIKE CLAYTON

HUGGAN’S ALLEY: JOHH HUGGAN

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PRO SHOP: LATEST EQUIPMENT

GETAWAYS: GOLF TRAVEL

WINNER’S CIRCLE: RORY MCILROY