Golf Digest editors picks

June 2013

Golf Digest June 2013 Table of Contents
Photo by J.D. Cuban

Cover Story: Tiger's 5 New Lessons

What he's doing right—and how it can help your game.

U.S. Open Preview

The Big Bet At Merion

The USGA's former executive director explains why he championed bringing the U.S. Open back to a course considered to be "too short".

The Doomsday Of All Doomsday Scenarios

If floods hit, some holes on Merion's other course are ready to go from understudies to starring roles.

My Shot: Lee Trevino

How Trevino tamed Merion, Jack and a (fake) snake.

Viewer Guide

An Even Sixty

A lot of U.S. Opens and a lot of pressure, and I'm just talking about the typing.

Oh, To Be A Member At Merion

It has tradition after sidestepping the Titanic, and spike marks that go back to Bobby Jones winning the Grand Slam.

100 Years Later, Ouimet Still Resonates

The amateur's win at Brookline in 1913 was more than just a sports story.

Slow Play's Darkest Day

Pace of play is still stuck in reverse, 32 years after a memorable USGA rules decision.

A New Initiative

Time For Nine

Golf Digest, the USGA and the PGA of America team up on a crusade that says a little golf is better than none at all.

HOW TO

The Basics: Junior Golf

A guide for parents and kids, from first swings to a college scholarship.

The Key To Getting Out Of The Sand

It's easier than you think.

How To Clean Up From 125 Yards & In

Keep your swing short and in sync.

Lesson Tee

Swing Sequence: Lee Westwood

One of the PGA Tour's most consistent players.

Butch Harmon

How to start the downswing.

Tom Watson

Save strokes on the greens.

Steal My Feel

Quit chunking pitches.

Sean Foley

Have a plan in the bunker.

Jack Nicklaus

My keys for a power draw.

Hank Haney

Try this drill to improve your ball-striking.

David Leadbetter

One move for longer drives.

Rick Smith

Don't chip like you putt. Here's why...

Golf Equipment

Hot List: Golf Balls

All the answers to help you find the right ball.

What's In My Bag

Charlie Beljan

COLUMNS / THE DIGEST

Jerry Tarde: Editor's Letter
Better nine holes than none.

Golf Saved My Life:
Life is good with a new family, and golf.
Think Young, Play Hard:
Billy Horschel is making his presence felt on tour.

Money Clip:
New ways to play hundreds of private-club courses.

Rules:
What you need to know about nine-hole handicaps.

19th Hole:
A round is in the books when I find that leather couch.

Muny Golf:
A few miles from Merion, Cobbs Creek Golf Club has a diverse group of regulars.

Fitness:
Read this before getting a massage.

Ask Stina:
"Can I try your new driver?"

Mr. Style:
It's time for you to wear a colorful watch.

The Grid:
The best U.S. Open qualifying sites you can play.

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