October 6, 2009
***NEW FEATURE: MICROSOFT TAG***
This month, each “Tips Plus” section in the magazine will have an accompanying barcode image that, when snapped with the camera on your smartphone, will play the corresponding video lesson. To find out more, read the Editor’s letter on page 12.
GOLF AND THE ENVIRONMENT (page 104)
In its second major section dedicated to Golf and the Environment, Golf Digest celebrates the people and places that are pioneering golf’s green movement.
GREEN STAR AWARDS — Golf Digest introduces the Green Star Awards, a new annual award given to golf courses in recognition of their commitment to the environment. Find out which four facilities took home a 2009 Green Star and what other courses can learn from the winners.
GREEN Q&A — Environmental advocate and Golf Digest contributing editor Thomas L. Friedman wants to make golf greener by making it browner. From banning golf carts to forcing courses to list a carbon rating next to its slope, the three–time Pulitzer–prize winner is full of ideas, but he needs your help. Learn how a change in your own perception of the game can go a long way in making golf greener and cooler.
2009 ATHLETE RANKING (page 88)
With the exception of Bo Jackson (ranked T–98), professional athletes focus on one sport. It turns out that many, from all different sports, are fiercely addicted to the only sport they can all have in common: golf. Former Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge participant Tony Romo leads the 2009 Top 150 Athlete Golfers ranking, which also includes current NFL quarterbacks Bret Favre (15), Drew Brees (T–35) and Matt Ryan (49). Find out who else from the world of sports made the cut, plus a look at the swing sequences of eight of the athletes.
10 RULES FROM MICHAEL JORDAN (page 84)
A six–time NBA Champion, Michael Jordan knows a thing or two about competitiveness, and in this issue he shares ten rules for getting the most out of your competitive spirit. From focusing on the little things and keeping it simple to turning trash–talking into an advantage, the recent Basketball Hall of Fame inductee can help you gain an edge before hitting that first tee shot.
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