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Take a look inside the Spring 2009
issue of Golf Digest Index.
Players expect much more from their practice time these days and they are getting it. We honor great practice areas by ranking the 75 best facilities.
Photography by Stephen Szurlej
Golf Digest Index Spring 2009

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FEATURES
THE 75 BEST PRACTICE AREAS
When you visit these clubs, you'll want to spend extra time working on your game.

MR. CASUAL
Flint Hills National founder Tom Devlin shows that a highly rated golf club needn't be stuffy or pretentious.
By David Owen

A SLICE OF HISTORY
Britain's Landmark Trust homes are more than just important buildings -- they're great for golf trips.
By James W. Finegan

THE NEED FOR SPEED
Pushing it to the limit at a high-performance driving school.
By Matthew Rudy

DROP ME IN THE WATER
In Korea, a day of golf is incomplete without a long, luxurious bath.
By Jaime Diaz

ADJUSTABILITY 2.0
With the hottest drivers today, it's all about the wrench.
Mike Stachura

BROUGHT TO YOU BY BETHLEHEM STEEL
Once upon a time, many American companies had their own country clubs -- and were proud of it.
By John Steinbreder

COVER TO COVER
We recreate four classic New Yorker magazine images in 2009 fashion.

FINAL SHOT
How to tell an Old Money club from a New Money club.
By Dan Jenkins

THE LIFE
REAL ESTATE/ Tough times for golf communities
DINING /
How to make Congressional's crab cakes
RITUALS /
Your round is over? Let the games begin
TIME /
High-tech metals: not just for drivers anymore
BY THE BOTTLE /
Golfer-vintner Mitch Cosentino
LUGGAGE /
A good garment bag can carry it all
STYLE /
David B. Fay on the art of the bow tie
COLOR /
These socks will brighten any outfit
SCANDALS /
The Madoff mess might be a wake-up call

THE GAME
BEST FRIENDS / The simple joy of golf with a dog at your side
SPIKES /
A very special pair of handmade shoes
TABOOS /
What's said on the course is secret ... right?
THREADS /
Here's a guy who dresses for success
GETAWAYS /
Australia's "Baby Bandon" grows up
ACCESSORIES /
Five sharp golf-themed gifts
TRADITIONS /
Farewell to long-pants-only policies
THE TURN / Golf's most hallowed halfway houses

CONTRIBUTORS
EDITOR'S LETTER


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