Features 46 Man of Steel My keys to turn your iron play into a strength. BY JOAQUIN NIEMANN 54 Oakmont Overhaul US Open preview. BY DEREK DUNCAN 60 Greatest Shot in US Open history BY CHRIS MILLARD 96 The Greatest Gig Steve Williams’ new book. BY STEVE WILLIAMS & EVIN PRIEST
6 Editor’s Letter BY STUART MCLEAN Mind 8 Undercover Pro WITH JOEL BEALL
10 Journeys AARON RAI, WITH KEELY LEVINS
12 Three Risks to Golf’s Momentum BY JERRY TARDE
14 Don’t be a Sucker RULES BY RON KASPRISKE
16 Undercover Caddie WITH JOEL BEALL
108 Game Changer How the Big Bertha revolutionised golf. BY ELY CALLAWAY
18 Chicago, Chicago BY CHRISTOPHER POWERS 20 The Best I Ever Did Leadbetter & Faldo. BY JAIME DIAZ
Where to Play 68 Olivewood Escape An Eastern Cape lifestyle.
24 Ask the greenkeeper BY DREW POWELL
72 Best Facilities Top 10 in eight categories. 80 Autumn Classic Champagne Sports Resort.
26 Hole-in-one debate Tradition or punishment? How to Play 30 Jake’s power boost BY DAVE ALLEN
82 America’s 100 Greatest Why “easier” courses are getting more respect. BY DEREK DUNCAN What to Play 86 Mini drivers are the latest trend on tour, but are they right for you? Our equipment experts explain the pros and cons. How to pick the right shafts for your game (page 91), and when is the right time to get fit for new clubs (Page 92)? A clubfitting expert explains why timing is important . What’s in PGA Tour winner Davis Thompson’s bag (Page 94).
32 How to scout a green BY MARK BLACKBURN
34 The Core BY RON KASPRISKE
39 Fairway bunker tips BY DAVID LEADBETTER
40 Jack Nicklaus Archives BY RON KASPRISKE
42 Stop chunking chips BY JACKSON KOERT
44 Swing Analysis Jake Knapp’s effortless power. BY LUKE KERR-DINEEN
102 Best Young Teachers Six lessons to get better.
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