Golf World January 16, 2012: Golf Digest

PGA TOUR COURSE RANKING

Assured their comments would be kept anonymous, 81 tour pros were �direct in expressing their likes and dislikes.

By Geoff Shackelford

and Craig Dolch

Modern players may be the beneficiaries of technology, but when it comes to design they display some noticeable age discrimination.

By Geoff Shackelford

From Nos. 1 to 52, the list of surveyed courses and how they stack up in the eyes of those we polled.

By Geoff Shackelford

And Craig Dolch

Feature

With only 27 pros teeing it up at the season-opening Hyundai T of C, timeless Steve Stricker marches to another win.

By Dave Shedloski

BUNKER

For the top players, endorsement deals continue to grow.

Ron Sirak

The LPGA schedule increases by four events for 2012.

Phil Mickelson has a new, and improved, attitude.

Steve Stricker and Louis Oosthuizen start the new year off with wins.

Many tour players stick with the equipment they know.

By E. Michael Johnson

Dan Hicks' Tucson will be a memorable trip.

By Ryan Herrington

VOICES

• The top 50 on the World Ranking is no longer dominated by U.S. golfers -- Brett Avery
• Tiger Woods becomes a welcome neighbor at his new home in Jupiter, Fla. -- Tim Rosaforte
• After 48 years San Antonio's Pecan Valley GC closes, unexpectedly -- Bill Fields
• Another benefit for long putters: Use the dominant hand for success -- Al Barkow
• Why playing PGA Tour events on great courses means better tournaments -- Geoff Ogilvy