We take a look inside the December 2016 edition of Golf Monthly, which includes a comprehensive guide to playing better this winter, a behind-the-scenes look at Titleist's club-making operation and a tribute to the King of Golf, Arnold Palmer.

 

 

 

 

1. Play Better This Winter

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Top 25 Coach Andrew Jones offers some advice on the different techniques needed to play your best when the weather turns.

2. Inside Titleist

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We take a trip to Carlsbad, California, to learn the history of Titleist's golf clubs, take a look behind the scenes at the Titleist Performance Institute and meet the master craftsmen Bob Vokey and Scotty Cameron.

3. A Tribute To The King

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Fergus Bisset looks back on the life of the great Arnold Palmer and discusses how he did more than anyone to grow the game of golf.

4. Danny Willett

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The Englishman discusses his eventful year: from Masters glory to the Olympics in Rio and a disappointing Ryder Cup.

5. Rules Essentials

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Our experts look at several scenarios including balls lodged in unlikely places and balls assisting or interfering with play.

6. New Gear

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We take a closer look at the Titleist 917 woods, Cobra King F7 irons with single-length shafts, the Callaway Big Bertha Fusion driver and test the Mizuno JPX900 Hot Metal irons.

7. Winter Gear Guide

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Build the perfect winter wardrobe to conquer the elements and keep your game sharp with our comprehensive off-season clothing guide.

8. Golf In Art

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We look at how golf has been depicted in artworks over the last 250 years and the different motivations for committing the sport to canvas.

9. Amy Boulden

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The Welsh star describes the various techniques she uses to pitch it close from different lies and distances.

10. Destination Golf

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This month's highlights include Jeremy Ellwood touring the Scottish Highlands, a visit to Kedleston Park, a golfer's guide to Bournemouth and a stay at Forest of Arden.

David Taylor

David joined Golf Monthly in 2015 as a content editor for the magazine and regularly contributes to the website. He has worked in magazine publishing and editing since 2003. He is a keen golfer and up until recently was a member of Blackmoor Golf Club in Hampshire. He has covered various big events and tournaments for GM, the highlight of which was witnessing Tiger Woods win his 15th Major at Augusta in 2019. Email: david.taylor@futurenet.com