January 2012
Photo by Walter Iooss Jr.
Cover Story:
6 Keys To Solid Strikes
All the basics for great iron play, from setup to finish.
Golf's Global Profile
How young stars outside the U.S. are changing the face of the game.
America's 75 Toughest Golf Courses
We've identified the most diabolical venues in the U.S.
Playing On Cloud 9
What the world's best think (but you don't) before the round begins.
Book excerpt
No One Tells Tiger What To Do
One thing I learned from a four-hour conversation: Tiger makes almost all his own calls—for good and bad.
Swing Sequence: K.J. Choi
There's a reason the 2011 Players champion is known as the Tank among his peers.
Sean Foley
Make flush contact on every shot with this useful image
Butch Harmon
My best tip for keeping your swing under control
Hank Haney
Don't get mad: Watch your putts as they pass the hole
Tom Watson
Go with less loft when chipping from an upslope
David Leadbetter
Why better balance at setup leads to a better swing
Flick & Nicklaus
Our keys to staying active and playing great as you age
Bunkers Made Easy
Open the face, your stance—and swing across the ball
Breaking 100/90/80
Tips and drills for getting better when the weather keeps you indoors.
Good Advice Gone Bad
Overdo these common tips, and you'll only get worse.
Hot List: Rainsuits
We found 15 gold and silver medalists to keep you dry—without restricting your swing.
What's In My Bag
Spencer Levin
Ambush
The joy of buddies trips.
COLUMNS/THE DIGEST
Jerry Tarde
Our New Mantra: Think Young, Play Hard
The Year In Golf
Our annual quiz will yield a few laughs at 2011's gaffes.
Rules
The latest rules revisions, which go into effect in 2012
Making the rounds
How Butch lost 36 pounds but gained driving distance.
Style
Summing up a memorable year for fashion statements
Fitness
Ice or heat—which should you use when you're injured?
Money clip
Bad weather can be costly for golf-course owners.
Woman
A Q&A with one of golf's hottest rookies, Ryann O'Toole; a secret weapon that works, plus wisdom from Judy Rankin.
Hungover Caddie
Don't be a bunker dunce
My Tech
Smartphone GPS apps make navigation idiot-proof.
By David Owen
Stamp Of Approval
As the U.S. Postal Service looks for new figures to honor, we believe Arnold Palmer's the man for the job
The latest on golf digest
Where To Play
Ranking Golf's Architects
Which architect has the most courses on our list of the country's best?
Features
The Most Annoying Golfers
The only thing worse than playing with one of these golfers is being one of them.
Style For Dummies The do's and don'ts of how to dress right for the golf course.
What's In My Bag
Charlie Beljan
Charlie Beljan
Rankings
Ranking Golf's Architects
Ranking Golf's Architects
Swing Sequences
Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley
