Golf Monthly August 2010
On sale: Thursday, 17 June 2010
Issue highlights
FEATURES
Open preview
Bill Elliott looks ahead to the biggest tournament of the year at the spiritual Home of Golf
American dominance
Why do US players perform so well at The Open?
R&A Insight
Peter Dawson discusses the celebrations planned for the 150th Open Championship and changes to the Old Course
Old Course guide
The holes where the Open will be won and lost, by those who know St Andrews better than most
Visitor guide
All you need to know for planning a trip to St Andrews
Ode to the Old Course
Fergus Bisset reveals his love affair with the Old Course
Rooms with a view
A look into the buildings that frame the iconic 18th hole
Playing the Open rota
One man and the 14 courses that have hosted The Open
Old and young Tom
The fascinating story of two true golfing legends
The new generation
Four of England’s prospective superstars talk about the life of a young elite golfer and the hard work involved
INSTRUCTION
Better by Saturday
Improve your ball-striking with Kevin Craggs
Escape from a divot
How to recover from one of the most frustrating lies in golf
Avoid card wreckers
Ross Fisher explains the keys to swerving mistakes
Learning to win
Tour Rookie Rhys Davies talks us through his game
Plugged lies
Mark Roe explains how to escape a plugged lie in a bunker
EQUIPMENT
We take a detailed look at Powakaddy’s new Touch trolley, which features state-of-the-art technology
New arrivals
Our verdict on the Mizuno MP-630 driver, Garmin Approach G5 GPS, Cobra Baffler Rail and the MacGregor MT 460 driver
Gear focus
We review 15 pairs of shoes to hit the market
Reader 4-ball test
Readers try out the latest TaylorMade drivers
What’s in the bag?
Søren Kjeldsen talks through his current equipment line-up
TRAVEL
Isle of Man
A golfer’s guide to an island with nine impressive courses
Wales
GM explores the host country of this year’s Ryder Cup
Morocco
A 2010 golf destination award-winner with plenty to offer
OPINION
The latest opinion from Howell, McDowell and Riley, and all the global news from the golfing world
