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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO NOW GOLF IS BACK?
Today’s Golfer
FRONT NINE
FIGHT TO SAVE A COLT CLASSIC • You helped save Cleeve Hill. Now a course in Derbyshire needs your help...
THE BARGAIN HUNTER • With new gear dropping, older kit has never been better value
AROUND THE CLUBS
HOW TO PREPARE FOR MATCHPLAY • With the start of the knockout season almost upon us, here are some of the must-know matchplay rules
HOT & NOT
ENGLAND GOLF’S UNSUNG HERO
PARKLAND GOLF AT ITS MOST DRAMATIC • A favourite among Tour pros and fans, The Belfry is back on the European Tour calendar with a superstar course that looks better than ever
‘THE WORLD INVITATIONAL COULD BE A GAME-CHANGER’ • Pop superstar and Modest! Golf frontman Niall Horan gives us the inside track on the inaugural ISPS Handa World Invitational
THE UK SWING JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BIGGER • The men and ladies are coming back to Northern Ireland this summer
THE NUMBERS GAME
YOUR VIEW
‘GOLF DOESN’T NEED REINVENTING TO TACKLE SLOW PLAY’
30 WAYS TO PLAY YOUR BEST! • As we come out of Lockdown III (neatly timed to coincide with the arrival of spring!), allow us to help you get better in 2021, because we all know that golf is a lot more fun when you play well...
ARCCOS PRODUCT OPTIONS
THE WAR ON THE SHORE II? • Everything you need to know about the 2021 US PGA Championship… including why this year’s event might make you think you’re watching an Open Championship
WHERE WILL IT BE WON OR LOST?
MORIKAWA IN PROFILE
GREAT EXPECTATIONS • Reigning US PGA Champion Collin Morikawa on dealing with his Major hangover, Ryder Cup ambitions, and why he decided to sign up for European Tour membership again
‘I WAS A POINTLESS ANSWER BECAUSE OF WHAT I DID AT THE PGA’ • Nine years after finishing second at the US PGA Championship, former European Tour pro David Lynn now finds himself managing a property portfolio which has more than a passing link to his former profession. But, as we found out, he’s lost none of the humour which made him one of the most popular players in the game
TALES FROM THE TOUR
THE WILD WEST ABERDOVEY, GWYNEDD • Does Aberdovey’s stellar links legend ring true? Our fourball headed west to find out...
THE UNDERCOVER VERDICT
‘I’ve made mistakes. The key thing is to learn from them’ SAM TORRANCE
WIN A NEW EVNROLL MIDLOCK PUTTER • If your putting needs a pep up, this clever tech could make a difference
How to pick your perfect set of new irons • Whether it’s feel, sound, looks, length or forgiveness you want, there’s an iron for you
NEW LAUNCH
LAUNCH MONITOR
THE YEAR’S BEST SPIKELESS SHOES • As spikeless tech gets better, golf shoes are getting lighter, comfier and grippier
IRON EFFICIENCY • If you’ve always hankered after a set of beautiful Mizuno irons, a used set may bring them within reach
WHICH 2021 IRON SUITS ME? • We’ve tested them all, so we know exactly how the most popular irons on sale this year can help – or hinder – your...