Golf Monthly March 2009
On sale: Thursday, 5 February 2009
Issue highlights
FEATURES
TaylorMade R9 driver
Five years after launching the first moveable weight driver, TaylorMade has unveiled its successor. Golf Monthly traveled to Spain to join Sergio Garcia for an exclusive first look. We’ve got all the details.
A Greek Odyssey
Adam Lawrence heads to Greece to find out more about one of Europe’s largest tourist developments, and meets Bernhard Langer – signature designer of the Navarino Dunes course.
Ping’s Golden Anniversary
Jeremy Ellwood reflects on the fascinating story of Ping’s 50 years in the golf industry, from Karsten Solheim’s early 1A putter right through to today’s successful G10 range.
Tour exclusives
We caught up with new European Ryder Cup Colin Montgomerie to discuss everything from playing ambitions and course design, to personal goals and his hatred of flying. We’ve also got more from three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington who helped one of our own with his wedge play.
The year ahead
Bill Elliott reveals what he hopes to see on Tour in 2009, and what we can realistically expect.
INSTRUCTION
Andres Romero reveals how he manages to combine impressive power and deadly accuracy.
David Howell provides five simple drills to help you putt like a Tour pro.
Top 25 coach Steve North offers some simple tips to help you develop a rock-solid short game.
Find out how some of our readers got on following a lesson with Zane Scotland.
Sergio Garcia explains what it has taken for him to turn his game around as he closes the gap on Tiger Woods.
EQUIPMENT
New arrivals: The Teron White Hot XG putter, Callaway Big Bertha Diablo driver, John Letters Pro F-90 irons, Wilson Staff TW9 wedge, Galvin Green Ascot jacket and FootJoy LoPro shoes, to name but a few new pieces of gear.
Plus, find out how Sergio Garcia got on with his new TaylorMade R9 driver, read how our testers got on with six utility clubs under £100, and find out what Tour pro Nick Dougherty has in his bag.
TRAVEL
What does Gran Canaria offer the traveling golfer? Charles Briscoe Knight discovers the delightful Atlantic island has plenty of attractions.
If you fancy tropical conditions, lush scenery, endless beaches and world-class golf, hop on a plane to Malaysia. Tiger Woods agrees that it’s a red-hot destination. Roderick Easdale gives you the lowdown.
