June 5, 2009
BRITISH OPEN PREVIEW (page 119)
For the first time in 15 years the British Open returns to Turnberry Resort’s Ailsa Course in Scotland from July 16–19. Sometimes called “Britain’s Pebble Beach,” the host of the 138th Open Championship this summer is a much different course than the 1994 layout that yielded 148 rounds in the 60s and moved Nick Faldo to comment that par was actually around 67. Senior architecture editor Ron Whitten takes an in–depth look at Turnberry to see if the course is finally ready to put up a fight.
Also in the annual preview section:
Dan Jenkins takes a look at Turnberry’s rocky past and answers a few Frequently Asked Questions about the Open.
Nine questions with 1994 Open Champion Nick Price, including why he’s skipping the first major at Turnberry since his win.
1986 was a memorable year for Greg Norman. The Shark led all four majors after 54 holes, but was only able to collect one trophy — the Claret Jug at Turnberry. Caddie Pete Bender, who was on Norman’s bag that year, talks to senior writer Jaime Diaz about how he helped Greg win his first major and what it’s like to loop for some of the greatest names in golf.
In March, a White House photographer captured President Obama gripping an invisible club and working on his swing while waiting to speak at an event in Los Angeles. Contributing writer Steve Rushin ruminates about the President and the sport that is never far from his mind. Bonus Presidential Coverage: Editor–In–Chief Jerry Tarde discusses in this month’s Editor’s Letter why pictures of the President playing golf are important for the game.
This is the time to plan a golf trip; resorts and courses are begging for business and the cost of flying is at a five–year low. Planning your own trip is the least expensive way to do it, but who has that kind of time, especially if it’s for a large group. To help you find the right golf tour operator, senior editor Peter Finch talked to fellow Golf Digest writers and editors, government tourism officials and satisfied customers, and devised a simple four–step plan that will save you time and get the most from your hard–earned money.
10 RULES I’VE LEARNED ON TOUR (page 92)
Three–time PGA Tour winner Sean O’Hair has learned a lot in four–plus years competing against the best players in the world. From recognizing confidence and trusting your caddie to playing for money and traveling comfortably, O’Hair shares 10 rules he’s learned that just might help your game.
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