Golf Monthly March 2015 issue

See what's inside the Golf Monthly March 2015 issue, with Graeme McDowell on the cover

Golf Monthly March 2015 issue
Alex Narey
By Alex Narey
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THE GAME

Everything that's going on in the world of golf this month....

We pay a visit to one of the world's most exclusive golf courses, have a chat with Scotsman Gordon Brand Jnr., look at some cold-weather garments, round up the latest club and tour news and more

FEATURES

Day in the life Neil Tappin visits Minchinhampton Golf Club to spend a day in the company of head professional Chris Steele

Carin Koch Nick Bonfield heads to Buckinghamshire Golf Club for a lesson with the 2015 Solheim Cup captain

Flashback We journey back to 2000 to recount how Darren Clarke took down Tiger Woods at the WGC-Match Play

OPINION

Tony Jacklin... on the Hall of Fame Wayne Riley... on predictions for 2015 Andy Sullivan... on a successful 2014

INSTRUCTION

Quick Tip Learn how to play the splash shot

Graeme McDowell Seven pages of tee-to-green instruction from the former US Open champion

Tour Insider American Brooks Koepka, the 2014 Turkish Airlines Open champion, on rising through the professional ranks

Fault Fixer GM Top 25 Coach Gary Alliss explains how to produce a lower bal flight to increase distance from the tee

Private Lessons Simple-to-follow tee-to-green instruction tips tailored specifically to your game

EQUIPMENT

The Gear We take a closer look at two TaylorMade driver offerings for 2015 in the shape of the R15 and AeroBurner

Gear News Lowdown on recent launches, including new Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, FootJoy's HyperFlex shoe and Wilson Staff FG Tour V4 irons

Tech Explained The inner workings that have made modern drivers better than ever

Tested We sample the latest gear, including drivers from Cobra, Mizuno and Nike, Yonex Z-Force irons and more

Gear Talk Technical Editor Paul O'Hagan reflects on another exciting launch season

Reader Fitting Two Golf Monthly readers head to Cleveland/Srixon's centre of excellence to experience a wedge fitting

COURSES AND TRAVEL

On the Tee... Sunnylands Play it... Belfry - Brabazon Special Feature... Change at Tandridge Stay and Play... Luton Hoo Travel... South Africa

REGULARS

Your View Reader letters and emails to hit the GM offices this month

GM Asks Fergus Bisset ponders why Rory McIlroy didn't win the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award

Know the Rules Why was Chile's Felipe Aguilar penalised four strokes during the second round of the Turkish Airlines Open?

Bill Elliott Our editor-at-large looks at the state of the game as we enter the new year

Alex Narey
Alex Narey
Content Editor

Alex began his journalism career in regional newspapers in 2001 and moved to the Press Association four years later. He spent three years working at Dennis Publishing before first joining Golf Monthly, where he was on the staff from 2008 to 2015 as the brand's managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day running of our award-winning magazine while also contributing across various digital platforms. A specialist in news and feature content, he has interviewed many of the world's top golfers and returns to Golf Monthly after a three-year stint working on the Daily Telegraph's sports desk. His current role is diverse as he undertakes a number of duties, from managing creative solutions campaigns in both digital and print to writing long-form features for the magazine. Alex has enjoyed a life-long passion for golf and currently plays to a handicap of 13 at Tylney Park Golf Club in Hampshire.

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