December 2012
Photos by Walter Iooss Jr.
Cover Story: Game Changers: Players Who Give Back
What do a world of avid golfers have in common? A passion for the game, and a desire to help those who can benefit from its allure.
Michael Phelps
"I was just a kid with a dream. . . . I want kids to know dreams can come true."
Michael J. Fox
"Now I feel like I belong to something. I'm not alone."
Morgan Freeman
"If life's been good to you, you should be good to life."
Bill Clinton
"Just when you get ready to give up, something amazing happens."
FEATURES
A Speech Fit For A King
Arnold Palmer receives the Congressional Gold Medal, and Jack Nicklaus shares memories of a man he'll never forget.
Winning!
At Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter's Lake Nona home, there are world-class Ferraris for the family.
Tears Of A Clown
Christina Kim, long one of the LPGA Tour's most effervescent personalities, opens up about her battle with depression.
Swing Sequence: Tiger vs. Rory
Who swings it better?
Nick's Tricks
Get up and down from anywhere.
Law Of The Draw
New research: Open the face to hit a draw.
Easy Outs
How to escape tough lies in greenside bunkers.
4 Faults Fixed
Smooth tempo, wider turn, better contact, more power.
No More X's
All of the basics for getting out of trouble.
Tom Watson
You need to fire your right side to be a good ball-striker.
Steal My Feel
My drill to help you one-putt.
Butch Harmon
Fix your biggest power leak.
David Leadbetter
Curing a case of "the rights."
Hank Haney
Avoid this common mistake for more distance off the tee.
Best Young Teachers
Keys to hit closer pitch shots.
What's In My Bag
Five-time PGA Tour winner Carl Pettersson.
GOLF TRAVEL
Away Game: Los Cabos, Mexico
Debunking the high-risk reputation of one of Mexico's best golf spots.
Long Drives
It is possible to go green and burn rubber in a 2013 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid.
Alternate Shot
Brackenridge Park is an affordable muny with rich history in San Antonio.
COLUMNS / THE DIGEST
Golf Saved My Life:
There's no more pretending I am a success now.
There's no more pretending I am a success now.
Think Young, Play Hard:
Two victories in his first two professional starts? Ben Kohles, 22, makes it look easy.
Two victories in his first two professional starts? Ben Kohles, 22, makes it look easy.
Making The Rounds:
Bill Haas and Webb Simpson got Chris Paul started.
Bill Haas and Webb Simpson got Chris Paul started.
Rules:
When, how, and why you can substitute a ball.
When, how, and why you can substitute a ball.
Mr. Style:
Ten gifts for the golfers on your holiday list.
Ten gifts for the golfers on your holiday list.
Local Knowledge: Ask Stina
Male vs. female matches, plus winterizing your game.
Male vs. female matches, plus winterizing your game.
My Tech:
Enjoyment after hours: Night golf is pure fun.
Enjoyment after hours: Night golf is pure fun.
Money Clip:
The most effective ways to travel with clubs.
The most effective ways to travel with clubs.
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