JULY 2010
BRITISH OPEN
RUMPLED GENIUS
The Open returns to the legendary bumps and hollows of the Old Course
By John Barton
SEVE'S STORY
Shaken by brain cancer, Ballesteros cherishes a return to St. Andrews
By Jaime Diaz
SAND CASTLES
The Old Course's bunkers are monuments to another time
Photographs by Dom Furore
OLD GLORY
To commemorate 150 years of the British Open, our man toured every venerable venue, past and present
By David Owen
Ambush
We surprise 20 guys at Kentucky's Peninsula Golf Resort
Q&A With Mia Hamm
Matt Ginella talks to the soccer legend about how she used golf as therapy, and why she thinks her husband Nomar Garicaparra is more competitive than she is.
How To / Instruction
Playing Modern Golf
Beat the challenges of today's courses: tight lies, collection areas, short-siding and more
The Big 4
Part 2: Top teachers on copying tour players, teaching the greats and best tips for amateurs
My Power Key
Focus on separation between your upper body and lower body as you start the downswing
Make Me Better
The four mistakes that are holding you back -- and how to get rid of them
10 Rules
How to hit it huge
Breaking 100/90/80
Your guide to hitting draws and fades
Swing Sequence: Ian Poulter
Steal My Feel
How to play a power fade
Hank Haney
Pick a smart target to avoid big numbers on your card
Flick and Nicklaus
Swing back slow to hit it long
What's In My Bag?
Matt Kuchar
Hot List: Bags
These 21 designs will get you from shot to shot with ease
COLUMNS
Jerry Tarde: A golfer never forgets
Tim Rosaforte: John Deere upgrades its field
Jaime Diaz Lorena Ochoa: Is it possible to be excellent and happy at the same time?
Golf Saved My Life: There's no suffering from a golf addiction Jim Fett, with Max Adler
David Owen: The lessons of the Tiger story
Game on: Armchair Architect contest
THE DIGEST
Opener:
Italy's Matteo Manassero
Italy's Matteo Manassero
Style:
Eight shades that will protect your eyes and help you look sharp
Eight shades that will protect your eyes and help you look sharp
Fitness:
Focus on your back, hips and hamstrings to stay injury-free
Focus on your back, hips and hamstrings to stay injury-free
Rules
Modern golf courses present unique situations
Modern golf courses present unique situations
Up & In
What's the fuss about the shoes Fred Couples is wearing?
What's the fuss about the shoes Fred Couples is wearing?
Woman:
Alexis Thompson; how to generate more power; playing golf in Vermont
Alexis Thompson; how to generate more power; playing golf in Vermont
The latest on golf digest
Where To Play
America's 100 Greatest
Augusta National leads the way in the game's oldest ranking of courses.
News & Tours
Costliest Rules Mistakes
Morgan Pressel's slow-play penalty just the latest mental error.
Features
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Your favorite Instagram golf photos can now be featured on GolfDigest.com.
