FEBRUARY 2012
Cover photo by Peter Schafrick
Hot List 2012:
Our Annual Equipment Ranking
The most comprehensive club reviews are in--consult this year's Hot List results
Editor's Choice
Which four clubs need to be in your bag? Our editors picked their standouts
Butch Harmon
Check your ball position to hit your hybrids solid
Tom Watson
Tough shot: How to play the high lob to a tight pin
Sean Foley
Why you shouldn't be thinking, Sweep it off the tee
David Leadbetter
One simple setup change for crisp chip shots.
Jim McLean
Got a slice? You won't believe where I want you to aim.
Steal My Feel
Get good at more than just one shot around the green.
My Checklist
Be ready to make every putt.
Foolproof Wedges
Learn to adjust to different distances, and save strokes from inside 100 yards.
Make 98 Percent Of Your 4-Footers
My tips on alignment, setup and stroke will have you cashing in from short range.
5 Keys For More Distance
Hint ... stop trying to imitate the modern tour player.
Breaking 100/90/80
Have a breakthrough year by practicing effectively.
features
The Golf Digest 50
Working harder for the money: Who made the most money on and off the course in 2011?
A New Role For Bill Clinton
The president steps in as a tournament host and offers his thoughts on
the game he loves.
Golf Travel
Away Game
Heading to Phoenix? You'll get your fix and find great golf within the city limits.
Long Drives
From Tampa to Sarasota in the luxurious Jaguar XJL Supersport.
COLUMNS/THE DIGEST
Editor's Letter: Jerry Tarde
Another example of Golf Digest's new mantra--THINK YOUNG, PLAY HARD--is Jamie Sadlowski, two-time world long-drive champion
Another example of Golf Digest's new mantra--THINK YOUNG, PLAY HARD--is Jamie Sadlowski, two-time world long-drive champion
Golf Saved My Life
The game was my respite from a partner with OCD.
The game was my respite from a partner with OCD.
The Year Of The 58
Why the PGA Tour's lowest score is in danger in 2012.
Why the PGA Tour's lowest score is in danger in 2012.
Golf Digest Awards
Since 1954, we've recognized the best players. Yani Tseng's 11 wins grabbed our attention and World Player of the Year.
Fitness
Shoulder the load: Protect your rotator-cuff muscles
Money Clip
In equipment shopping, timing can be everything.
Hungover Caddie
An apology to the board
Making the rounds Golf balls weren't enough to stop Zac the Doberman
My Tech
Following a hybrid lifestyle.
Following a hybrid lifestyle.
Rules
Winter blues, and some reminders on equipment
Passings
Saying goodbye to some special figures in our game.
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Exclusive outtakes from our photo shoot with the Golf Channel's Holly Sonders.
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The Most Annoying Golfers
The only thing worse than playing with one of these golfers is being one of them.
Get Game Ready These 14 fixes will put you in mid-season form now.
What's In My Bag
Nick Watney
Nick Watney
Rankings
America's Toughest Courses
America's Toughest Courses
Swing Sequences
Louis Oosthuizen
Louis Oosthuizen
