Today’s Golfer Magazine Issue 306

 

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IN THIS ISSUE

FIRST TEE

This month’s first tee section looks at the two stunning new courses in Florida. We also look at the results from England Golf’s 2012 Membership Survey; reveal some of the craziest products from the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show; interview the coach to the stars, Peter Cowen; unveil the world’s top-1000 courses, show off a set of £42,500 clubs and much more.

PSYCHOLOGY OF A WINNER – GRAEME MCDOWELL

To understand the man behind the golfer who beat Tiger Woods on his own patch at the 2010 US Open and holed the putt that won the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, TG goes back to Graeme McDowell’s childhood.

IMPACT – GOLF’S NEW FUNDAMENTAL

In this instruction feature Scott Cranfield shares the best advice and drills on the moment of impact from his first instruction book, Intuitive Golf.

WHAT BRITAIN’S GREENKEEPERS REALLY THINK ABOUT YOU

We reveal some great facts and quotes from the first ever greenkeeprs survey, conducted by TG with the help of the British and Intrernational Golf Greenkeeper’s Association, including that over 67% of greenkeepers start work before 6:30am and that 91% of them think you should take a golf course etiquette test before being allowed on their course.

MEET THE INCREDIBLE DAVID MCLAY KIDD COURSE THAT IS CHANGING LIVES

TG examines the one-of-a-kind golf resort in South America where a billionaire plane crash survivor is trying to do something a little different with 18 holes of stunning golf and the help of the local community.

TG TALKS TO JASON DUFNER

In his words: “It’s just golf.” We speak to the likeable American about what it takes to succeed, how he felt after Medinah and his career so far. 

NEW BALLS PLEASE

This month’s gear section includes a look at the latest balls on the market, Wilson’s new lighter and faster D-100 range, better player irons and first hits including Ping’s G25 irons, Nike’s Covert hybrid and TaylorMade’s RBZ Stage 2 fairway wood.

INTRODUCING INSTINCTIVE GOLF

When you learn to speak nobody tells you how to move you tongue and lips, so why do you need to know hundreds of little details to learn to swing a golf club? In this feature Kendal McWade, PGA profesional and founder of Instinctive Golf Coaching, explains why all that really matters is understanding how the clubface effects the ball.

COURSES

This month’s local guide visits the Garden of England, taking in the likes of Royal St Georges, Royal Cinque Ports and Chart Hills. We also look at golf in Tuscany and Murcia, where some great deals are waiting to be had.