Golf Digest October 2008
Cover Photo By Dom Furore
HOW TO
Use the four stats that really matter to diagnose and treat your game
By Hank Haney
How to make the six-footer with Guy Yocom
My tips on hitting the 4, 5, and 6
By Geoff Ogilvy
The feel of a good shot, and how to get it
Tom Watson advises New York Times columnist Tom Friedman on match play
How a $5 kid's toy can keep you on target
By Mike LaBauve
The forgotten fairway woods
By Don Hurter
LESSON TEE
Try this tempo drill to pure your longer irons
Analysis by Randy Smith
For distance control from the sand,turn your belt buckle toward the target
My three keys to playing the flop shot
Driving: Stop those heel and toe hits
Chipping: Turn your buttons back and through to improve your contact
How to shift your weight for more power
A grip tip from two hockey legends
Get your touch back with my putting drilL
The upside of Tiger's nasty knee injury; my bearish take on the October Tournaments; Greg Norman: the best wind player ever?
GOLF & MONEY
The economy and competition: Two reasons now might be the year to sign up
By Chris Millard
With realistic goals and a smart Master plan, members can rescue things before it's too late
By David Senza
It's about family
By Bob Carney
We asked 200 club members what they wish they had known before joining. Our Q&A tells what YOU should know
By Brett Avery
Golfdigest.com readers speak out on the economy
Our crew gives you 30-plus ideas on the best ways to cash in
By The Editors
THE DIGEST
ON THE TEE: Tiger is eager to return to the tour
SPECIAL REPORT: GROOVES: The USGA and R&A change the rules
GOLF GURU: Do you mind? Cell phones on the range
INTERACTIVE RULES QUIZ: Our quiz helps you save strokes (and energy)
FITNESS: When's the best time to play?
EQUIPMENT
THE LATEST GEAR: The New Classics: Drivers slyly change old look with new technology
WHAT'S IN MY BAG: Jeff Quinney
BOMB & GOUGE: Super game-improvement clubs: necessary?
COLUMNISTS
JERRY TARDE: Editor's letter
DAVID OWEN: The effect of Tiger's injury
TIM ROSAFORTE: A hair-raising finish for Stewart Cink
STINA STERNBERG: Golf or your wife?
DAN JENKINS: PGA Championship report
TRAVEL DIGEST
Tour players and power couples are biking, boating and teeing it up in Mayakoba, Mexico
Dollars and sense: tips for enjoying the world's favorite golf destinations
'Relatively clean, guy-type fun'
Brooks' Bar & Deck at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev.