January 2008
FEATURES
A HELPING HAND
PGA players bring hope to Rwanda.
By Ron Sirak / Photos by Dom Furore
Web extra» Audio slideshow: The trip to Rwanda narrated by Golf World Executive Editor Ron Sirak.
WHAT WOULD YOU SHOOT?
Here is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to play Torrey Pines under U.S. Open conditions on national TV.
COVER STORY: TIGER'S SECRETS
Turmoil turns to triumph for Tiger. Learn what really happened inside his camp, and why we might be about to see his best yet.
By Jaime Diaz
Web extra» View exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of this month's cover shoot with Tiger.
FINAL EXAM
Sugar Ray Leonard
Interviewed by Brian Murphy
AMERICA'S BEST NEW COURSES
THE WINNERS
Nicklaus, Doak and the state of Virginia lead our 2007 honorees.
By Ron Whitten
Web extra» View additional photos of America's Best New Courses of 2007 and previous winners of Golf Digest's
Best New Courses survey.
THE BIG PICTURE
A quarter-century of Best New surveys and the era's most influential architects.
By Ron Whitten
Web extra» Complete History of Best New Courses: Take a look back at all
the annual winners, dating back to 1983.
HOW TO
TRIPLE-X FACTOR
Three moves today's tour players use to drive the ball super-long,
and how to make them work for you.
By Jim McLean
Web extra»Video tips:
Jim McLean describes some of his favorite power tips and drills.
ELEVATE YOUR SHORT GAME
Three advanced shots you need to know.
By Stan Utley
BREAKING 100-90-80-70
Three types of practice for more up-and-downs.
By Todd Anderson
GOLF DIGEST SCHOOL
Bonus scoring tips.
By Billy Winters
LESSON TEE
SWING SEQUENCE: U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPION COLT KNOST
Analysis by Randy Smith
DAVID LEADBETTER
Drill: Wind up for more power
TIGER WOODS
How to chip it close every time
ERNIE ELS
Beat the three-putts
JIM FLICK
A pitching tip from Sam Snead: Learn to use the club's bounce
BUTCH HARMON
The dreaded 50-yard bunker shot
ANNIKA SORENSTAM
My new power key
HANK HANEY
Take aim like Jack and Tiger
TOM WATSON
One simple change for better greenside shots
COLUMNISTS
JERRY TARDE: Editor's letter
DAVID OWEN: A little airline TLC
THE DIGEST
YEAR IN GOLF: The good, the bad, and the odd.
GOLF GURU: How to tell your boss he needs an instructor
RULES: Changes for 2008
EQUIPMENT
ADJUSTABLE CLUBS: USGA RULE
CHANGE GIVES YOU OPTIONS
Remember when a club had just one shaft? That's about to change.
by Mike Stachura
THE LATEST GEAR: Ballfitting
NEW LOOKS: Impact tape, new balls and more
WHAT'S IN MY BAG: Charles Howell III
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