December 2008
On sale: Thursday, 30 October 2008
Issue highlights
FEATURES
The Top 100 Courses in the UK & Ireland
Don't miss our in-depth guide to the very best tracks in the UK & Ireland, compiled by golfers, for golfers. All 100 of the finest layouts in the land have been played and rated by the Golf Monthly team. Navigate your way through our exclusive verdicts and find out just what makes these tracks quite so alluring.
Bill Elliott's Review of the Year
In one of the most significant years for golf in modern era, Golf Monthly's Editor at Large, Bill Elliott, tracks the events of 2008. From Trevor Immelman's victory at Augusta to Tiger's US Open win with a dodgy knee – not to mention Harrington's double Major glory and Paul Azinger's American team snaring the Ryder Cup in Valhalla – It's all here!
Graeme McDowell on playing in the Ryder Cup
The Northern Irishman reveals the emotions behind playing in this year's Ryder Cup in Valhalla, and tells us that his appetite for success is growing stronger and stronger.
INSTRUCTION
Australian Adam Scott on how to build the swing that suits your game: hit it longer and straighter with his easy-to-follow practice drills.
Putting Masterclass with Top 25 Coach Andrew Reynolds. Shave shots off your scorecard on the greens.
Nick Faldo gives GM contributor Dan Davies a lesson in mastering the art of chipping – but how will our man fare with the six-time Major winner?
TaylorMade staff player Steve Webster offers tips for playing your way out of fairway bunkers – and it's not all about playing it safe.
EQUIPMENT
New Arrivals: The Cobra L5V driver heads out hotlist this month. Also on show are Scotty Cameron's new range of Studio Select putters.
Munich Trade Show: Neil Tappin heads out to Germany to look at an endless list of new products to hit the shelf in 2009.
Wedge Test: We put the new Titleist Vokey Wedges to the test this month, as well as five other leading brands.
TRAVEL
Luke Norman unearths some hidden gems in South America across Brazil, Argentina and Columbia.
