April 2012
Cover Story: Book Excerpt
The Big Miss
Did a fascination with military training jeopardize Tiger Woods' left knee and his attempt at breaking Jack Nicklaus' record?
Masters Preview
Augusta National Portfolio
We asked one of the most renowned illustrators to capture scenes from his first visit to Augusta National last year.
Swirling Down The Drain
Augusta's 12th hole sits at the bottom of a natural sink. Winds and the whirlpool effect make it the scariest 155 yards in golf.
Boys To Men
The Crow's Nest, Bobby Jones' attic in the Augusta National clubhouse, has been home to generations of Masters amateurs.
Big Memories. Little Memories. Best Memories
It turns out that what happens at Augusta leaves an impression that lasts a lifetime.
Would You Cross-Dress For A Masters Ticket?
Our annual reader survey
The Nicklaus Influence
McIlroy and Schwartzel are the latest to learn: When you need advice at Augusta, ask Jack.
The Flight From Hell
It's the final round of the Masters, Tiger's charging. Does the plane really have to leave now?
Augusta was No. 1 in a poll of tour pros
8 Tips To Play Your A-Game
Find out if you are a practicer or a player, and try my alternative techniques to improve your game.
Own Every Par 3
The best tour player on par 3s reveals his secret.
Sean Foley
An easy move to correct an across-the-line swing
Flick & Nicklaus
Why Jack hovers the club
Breaking 100/90/80
How to control your shots.
Swing Sequence: Aaron Baddeley
Retooling his stacked swing.
Best Young Teachers
Your forearms are key in ball-striking and putting.
Unclutter Your Swing
Learn how your joints move to get more consistent and stay injury-free.
Chipping: Always Hit Down
It's the simplest way to make crisp contact.
David Leadbetter
Spin out with your lower body to generate power
Butch Harmon
Escape the sand in one try
Tom Watson
A quick drill for solid pitches
Hank Haney
My simple grip change will fix your hook
TRAVEL DIGEST
Away Game
No use crying about the oversupply of golf in Atlanta. It's a great problem for us.
Ambush
Tale of the tape: 10 rounds in 10 days in Myrtle Beach.
Golf Equipment
New Looks
Sole science: Our detailed guide to golf footwear highlights several shoes that could change how you play.
What's In My Bag
Scotland's Martin Laird
COLUMNS / THE DIGEST
Golf Saved My Life:
My wife and I found comfort on the course after the death of our son.
My wife and I found comfort on the course after the death of our son.
Think Young, Play Hard:
From the tee box to the zipline, 28-year-old Brendan Steele loves the outdoors.
From the tee box to the zipline, 28-year-old Brendan Steele loves the outdoors.
Book reviews:
Some golf-related reading suggestions to help you prepare for another season.
Some golf-related reading suggestions to help you prepare for another season.
Rules:
Did you improve your lie?
Did you improve your lie?
Mr. Style:
Seven watches that can withstand your swing
Seven watches that can withstand your swing
Hungover Caddie:
Six tips for playing well when it's wet
Six tips for playing well when it's wet
Close Out:
One editor's solution to better golf: Ignore the ball.
One editor's solution to better golf: Ignore the ball.
David Owen: My Tech:
Gear you didn't know you needed: My week at golf's annual trade show.
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
