Each month, Golf Australia showcases great Australian courses and golfing holidays, profiles players and conducts road tests of the latest equipment. Leading PGA professional share instruction tips to improve your game and keep your handicap tumbling.
“... LOOKING FOR WAYWARD BALLS IN HIGH ROUGH, FOR EXAMPLE, IS NO FUN”
Golf Australia
THE KOORALBYN VALLEY NATIONAL GOLF COURSE SCENIC RIM • QUEENSLAND • Lying within the beautiful and tranquil surrounds of the Queensland bush, is one of this country’s sternest golfing tests.
FACT FILE
“... THE LEADING WOMEN FELL INTO THE TRAP OF DIRECTLY COMPARING THEMSELVES WITH THE MEN.”
PUTTING ON THE BLITZ
IS IT TIME FOR THE US PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TO GO GLOBAL?
GLOBAL MAJOR VENUES
THE VAGARIES OF PLAYING AT HOME
HOW WE THINK NEXT SEASON MIGHT LOOK
BOBBY’S FIRST ‘SLAM’ STEP • MAY 31, 1930
A QUESTION FOR THE AGES
MOVE IT ALONG
SPEED IT UP
“... MATCH-PLAY IS THE BEST VERSION OF THE GAME WE ALL LOVE. YET, IT’S NOT PLAYED ENOUGH BY ANYONE”
RORY'S ISLAND OF MAJOR DREAMS • Almost a decade has passed since Rory McIlroy won his second major title at Kiawah Island. More success on golf’s biggest stage followed, albeit less than anticipated by many, and he returns to the same venue this month with questions surrounding his game. Can he find the same form as 2012 and another Wanamaker Trophy?
DIABOLICAL DYE
AUSSIES IN THE MIX
BORN TO RUN • The world’s only course built during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open for play, right next to two of Australia’s most highly-ranked layouts at Barnbougle. Say hello to Bougle Run.
DID I OVERACHIEVE OR UNDERACHIEVE? THAT’S A GOOD QUESTION Colin Montgomerie
THE CV
THE EVOLUTION OF THE CADDIE • As far back as anyone can recall, the caddie was but a humble club carrier, a largely mute male of questionable hygiene, sobriety and sanity. But over time, as the game evolved, the old-school bag man was replaced by a more polished, professional model – part scientist, part mathematician, part gambling man – and occasionally, woman. Today it is a well-paid but unforgiving arena, as John Huggan explains.
ON THE BAG • As Poacher turns gamekeeper, renowned golf writer John Huggan relinquishes his pen and picks up a bag.
WHAT I VE LEARNED • Steve Brotherhood has carried bags on the European Tour for the last 15 years, including for David Howell. He’s somehow still standing ...
THE STROKE MASTER • Phil Kenyon is one of the world’s leading putting coaches. Michael Catling caught up with him to discuss the stories behind some of the game’s best strokes.
FIX YOUR FAULTY STROKE • 3 tips from the Kenyon stable of players to get your groove back
SET THE SHAFT VERTICAL FOR CONSISTENT CHIPPING
TRY THIS TOO
TRY MY OLD SCHOOL ‘POP’ STROKE TO MASTER SLICK GREENS
TWO EXTRA THOUGHTS TO REFINE YOUR PRACTISE
FIVE-MINUTE LESSON
STRATEGY • ‘Take the stress out of difficult holes’
LEARN FROM A LEGEND • IF YOU SWING STEEP LET YOUR LEFT HEEL RISE
FROM OUR ARCHIVE
YOUR 7-STEP PLAN TO GOLF SUCCESS • In a sport where you lose more often than you win, a ‘win or learn’ approach can keep your game heading in the right direction over winter
APPLY IT TO YOUR GAME • Seven steps you can take to ensure that next season’s golf will be better than this one.
HOW TO MAKE THE HARDEST PUTT IN GOLF
KEEP YOUR KNEES SEPARATE
ARC WIDTH = MORE METRES
NEW GO-TO POLO
FINISH YOUR GAME IN STYLE
SHORT GAME WITH BITE
NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY
ALIGNMENT ASSISTANCE
FOOTJOY HYDROTOUR JACKET
CALLAWAY APEX PRO HYBRID
STAY WARM AND DRY TO...