June 2012
U.S. Open Preview
San Francisco Love Story
A native son reflects on what makes the city game in general and the Olympic Club in particular so special.
A More Open Open Course
What didn't kill The Olympic Club only made it stronger.
Viewer's Guide
Hole-by-hole aerial views, past Open results, and a reader survey, plus a roll call of the famous members at the historic Northern California club.
Testing The Limits Of Fairness
When USGA officials attempt to stretch Open courses to the edge, sometimes they (and the players) go off a cliff. Here's what happened before and after Payne Stewart and others got taken for a ride at Olympic's 18th in 1998.
Out Of Darkness
Billy Casper grew up tough, and it helped him win three majors, including a historic comeback against Arnold Palmer at Olympic.
FEATURES
Regrets? They've Had A Few
Golf's biggest names and personalities open up about mulligans they wished they could take.
What's So Funny?
Stand-up comedian, actor, author Lewis Black began grooving a horrific swing 50 years ago. All he wants now is for Scarlett Johansson to drive his cart.
My Shot: Brandel Chamblee
A guy who loves to jaw about the Green Diggers Association, the joys of gambling at a young age, and the need for party time on the golf course.
Golf Cartoons
When in doubt, laugh: A cartoonist's pencil captures some funny golf moments in this New Yorker book excerpt.
Two Words For Lower Scores
My swing mantras will instill confidence in your game.
Great Chip!
My set-up trick can help you get it close.
The Basics: Sand Play
Tons of tips for escaping bunkers.
Swing Sequence: Keegan Bradley
Learn from his reckless abandon.
Steal My Feel: Bubba Watson
Take the nerves out of pitching.
Tom Watson
How I lag it close from afar.
Butch Harmon
Setting up to bomb it off the tee.
Sean Foley
Solid contact on short shots.
Flick & Nicklaus
How to make the big putt, like Jack always seemed to.
Hank Haney
The left wrist affects ball flight.
Best Young Teachers
Grab your belt buckle for perfect posture.
New Looks
Face value: Inserts, grooves, materials -- what gets you to make more putts?
What's In My Bag
Johnson Wagner
Long Drives
Taking a 2012 Audi A7 on a trip to Stowe, Vt.
COLUMNS / THE DIGEST
Jerry Tarde:
What would Phil do?
What would Phil do?
Think Young, Play Hard:
Texas' Jordan Spieth, has gone toe-to-toe against the PGA Tour's best.
Texas' Jordan Spieth, has gone toe-to-toe against the PGA Tour's best.
Tom Callahan
Ultimate house call: Doc Giffin is someone Arnold Palmer trusts with his life. There's a lesson in that for today's PGA Tour pros.
Ultimate house call: Doc Giffin is someone Arnold Palmer trusts with his life. There's a lesson in that for today's PGA Tour pros.
Fitness
Avoid the pitfalls of playing a one-sided sport. Achieve body balance.
Avoid the pitfalls of playing a one-sided sport. Achieve body balance.
Rules:
Did you ask for illegal advice or information.
Mr. Style:
Neat headcovers for your clubs.
Neat headcovers for your clubs.
Ask Stina
Where do you draw the line between golf pro and friend? Plus, Ben Hogan's lost ball.
Where do you draw the line between golf pro and friend? Plus, Ben Hogan's lost ball.
Hungover Caddie:
How to tell if your caddie has some money riding on you.
The latest on golf digest
Photos
Who's That Girl?
Exclusive outtakes from our photo shoot with the Golf Channel's Holly Sonders.
Features
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
