Golf Monthly May 2009
On sale: Thursday, 26 March 2009
Issue highlights
FEATURES
Rory McIlroy
Bill Elliott finds that the Northern Irish teenager is even more impressive off the course than on it.
Stiggy Hodgson
Golf Monthly’s Top 25 Coach Paul Ashwell dissects the swing of the English Boys Champion, Stiggy Hodgson.
Martin Laird
Why the first Scot to have won on the US Nationwide Tour has never played a pro event in his homeland.
NEW
GM Classics
Johnny Miller’s domination of the mid 1970s.
Action replay
Tiger Woods wins the US Open by 15 strokes.
INSTRUCTION
Paul Casey
The Englishman’s top-six methods for better ball striking.
How to cure swing faults
Top 25 Coach Andrew Reynolds offers some quick tips.
Mental game
The importance of setting ambitious goals.
David Howell
Golf Monthly’s playing editor on preparing for a round.
EQUIPMENT
New arrivals
Some great near gear reviewed including Callaway Big Bertha Diablo irons, Cobra SZ irons, TaylorMade R9 woods, and Titleist 909H utility.
Tour balls
With six types to choose from, who plays what and why?
TRAVEL
United Arab Emirates
Is this set to become the new home of golf?
Local Knowledge
The lowdown on some superb courses, and reader reviews.
Cornwall
Jeremy Ellwood recalls holidays on the county’s links.
With lots more including GM Forum news and our competition in which you can win a round with Rory McIlroy, make sure you pick up a copy. Enjoy!
