Today’s Golfer Magazine Issue 303

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IN THIS ISSUE

  

First Tee

With our new Editor comes a completely new, exciting take on our First Tee section. This month we’ve got 14 packed pages including a look at Ian Pouter’s trick shots, James Bond’s golf clubs, why Rory McIlroy will go to Nike, a David Leadbetter Q&A, an interview with golf magician DMC and the truth behind the world rankings.

 

  

The Justin Rose Chronicles

Since he burst onto the scene at Royal Birkdale as a 17-year-old prodigy, Justin Rose has had to carry a lot of pressure. Now he tells TG how he coped, including those 21 missed cuts, and how he is planning to capture his first major title.

 

‘Gypsy’ Joe Smith Shares His Story

From gypsy gangster to professional golfer, this incredible tale proves that golf truly is a game for anyone and everyone. Joe Smith’s story includes bare knuckle boxing to win money to go to Open Qualifying and being offered cash to break a Ryder Cup player’s hand.          

 

Save Shots With Our Grip Revolution

This month’s cover features brings you an all new grip revolution that could save your four shots. It analyses your personal biomechanics to see how they could affect your impact position and gives you a simple five-step guide to changing your own grips.   

 

Where Gripping It And Ripping It Is A Way Of Life 

We delve into the world of the long drivers, including a completely unique swing sequence, why 400-yard drives won’t cut it, a Q&A with the sport’s founder and a look at four of the giants’ driver specs.

 

 

Darren Clarke Autobiography Extract

In this extract from his new book, ‘An Open Book- My Autobiography’, Darren Clarke uses typically candid language to talk about his life, his love with golf and how he spent his cash, including the $12 million private jet he co-owned with Lee Westwood.

 

Nike Go Covert In 2013

You’ve seen the pictures, now read the story. TG takes an in-depth look at Nike’s revolutionary driver, including the thoughts of Nike staffer Jhonattan Vegas and Director of Product Creation, Tom Stites.

 

 

Test – Better Player Drivers

This month’s test puts eight better player drivers through their paces. We pitted eight top drivers against each other, comparing carry distance, total distance, dispersion and spin to provide you with the ultimate buying guide.

 

Rory McIlroy Swing Sequence

TG Elite Pro Scott Cranfield analyses the world number one’s action with the driver, breaking his swing down into 16 intricate parts. He then takes three key points from Rory’s swing that you can try yourself.

Playing

This month our Courses Editor Kevin Brown was sampling Scotland’s South Ayrshire. He visited the magical destination of the 2009 Open, Turnberry, and the lesser known hidden gem Belleisle, which is one of Scotland’s best muni courses.