Features 30 Learn From the Best You can steal more from Rory McIlroy’s swing than
6 Editor’s Letter New book honours Bobby Locke’s legacy. BY STUART McLEAN Mind 8 Journeys Chris Bentley at Royal Johannesburg. WITH STUART MCLEAN 10 Undercover Caddie Enduring a collapse at the Masters is something you never get over. WITH JOEL BEALL 12 Pro Golf is Broken How are we going to put it back together? BY JERRY TARDE 14 The Old Course returns 15 special championship weeks for SuperSport viewers. BY STUART McLEAN 18 Backspin Gary Player’s greatest year in the majors. 20 The Loop Champions Dinner etiquette do’s and don’ts WITH COLEMAN BENTLEY Body 22 Work (Out) From Home No need for a pricey gym to keep in shape. BY RON KASPRISKE 24 How I bomb my drives Keep your spine angle behind the ball. BY DEAN BURMESTER 26 Make chipping easier Use your hybrid like a putter from tight lies. BY ALANA SWAIN
you might think. BY JIM McLEAN
42 A Beautiful Ache The surprising joys of attending the Masters in
unsettled times. BY CHRIS JONES
54 Augusta’s Other Jackets Working at the Masters has perks for days. BY DAVE SHEDLOSKI 62 In Search of the Greatest Augusta The course has evolved continuously since the first Masters in 1934. Which version was best? BY DEREK DUNCAN 72 For Rent Spending six figures on a home in Augusta during Masters week is a tradition unlike any other. BY CHRISTOPHER POWERS 84 Rebirth of an icon Durban Country Club’s renovation lifts it to new heights. BY STUART McLEAN 90 From 9 holes to 18 Scottish links template holes are a feature of the new Gowrie Farm. 92 New Short-Game Fundamentals Get better around the greens with some tips you’ve probably never heard before. BY JAMES SIECKMANN 102 Front Man Arnie-award winner Rory McIlroy carries a special burden Arnold Palmer knew all too well. BY JAIME DIAZ 108 What’s in my Bag? Rose Zhang. WITH MICHAEL JOHNSON
27 Putting secret It’s how you start on pressure putts. BY LEONA MAGUIRE
81 Attack the Wind Make these easy adjustments to hit your irons low and high. BY TALOR GOOCH
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