Today’s Golfer Magazine Issue 308

FIRST TEE

This month’s front section looks at the Jack Nicklaus course above the clouds (left), the revolutionary new golf device used by Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell, The Players Championship by numbers, inside the caddy’s tour truck and much more.

FRANCESCO MOLINARI GOES COVERT

The Italian Ryder Cup star talks about being a father, getting back into ‘regular golf’ after the magic of Medinah and shares his tips with three lucky TG readers.

WIN MORE

We share our top tips for coming out on top in strokeplay, matchplay, stableford, foursomes and fourball better-ball, including strategy advice and how you should tackle each format.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT SET

With so many great clubs available, how do you know which is best for you? We take you through the best sets, taking into account low and high handicaps and low and high budgets.

FIX YOUR FITNESS

Dr Steve McGregor has worked with Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood, now he reveals why being in the right shape can revitalise your game.

TIGER WOODS MARK FOUR

The world number one’s current swing is his fourth version, so we take a look at why it could be his best yet. Woods also takes you through his putting checkpoints, which recently helped him blow the field away at Bay Hill. 

CLUB PRO SURVEY

We quiized hundred of everyday golf club professionals to find out everything from how often they play, to how they feel they are perceived by golfers.

INSTRUCTION

This month’s swing tips go from driving with Jason Dufner to chipping with Rafael Cabrera-Bello (left). We also have great advice from our TG Elite Pros and a swing sequence with Phil Mickelson.

GEAR

This month’s equipment section takes a look at new putters from Odyssey and TaylorMade and new trolleys and grips. Our test team also put 20 shoes through their paces in our 2013 golf shoe test.

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Our regional guide visits Cheshire this month, while we also highlight the best 2-Fore!-1 deals and showcase golf in northern France and Bulgaria.

THE ULTIMATE SHORT GAME GUIDE

Led by 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell and European Tour winner and BBC 5live commentator Andrew Murray, part one of our short game guide takes you through pitching and chipping.