Golf World Magazine November Issue

A dozen Z Star golf balls when you subscribe to Golf World today

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THE BIG INTERVIEW: TOM DOAK

Displaying a cunning that has served him well in later life, the young Tom Doak persuaded an unsuspecting Cornell University to send him to the UK for a year to study golf courses as part of his degree course. It was time well spent.

DOS AND DON’TS OF THE SHORT GAME

Luke Donald is probably the world’s best with a wedge and a putter, and here he shares some of his secrets.

SO, YOU WANT TO BUY A GOLF COURSE?

in 2011 more golf clubs than ever have been forced into administration. we explain why, and reveal what any investor should consider before chasing a “bargain”.

USE YOUR FEET TO HIT IT FURTHER

Balance is one of the keys to power in any sport. Without it, we’d probably never see baseball players hit home runs, tennis players serve aces, or boxers land knockout punches. The golf swing is no different.

THE ONGOING EDUCATION OF NICK WATNEY

A year removed from an ugly Sunday at the pga, one of America’s best hopes for a major win wrestles with a game that has been alternately brilliant and tentative.

PORTRUSH CONNECTION 

From one major winner in 150 years to three in just 13 months…and they are all the children of one famous ulster course.

LONGER TEE SHOTS BY MARTIN KAYMER

According to my European Tour stats, my average drive is 293.3 yards. But however far you hit the ball, there are always times in a round of golf where you could do with an extra 15 or 20 yards. Perhaps there is a par 5 you can just about reach in two – or maybe you need to stamp your authority on a crucial matchplay moment.

THE YORKSHIRE PHILOSOPHER

A double winner in 2011, Simon Dyson is one of the European tour’s hottest properties. Here he assesses his future, and shares his thoughts on the game.

LAIRD ON PUTTING

I’ve used the belly putter since 2006 and it helps me to release the club better in the stroke. I used to hold on a bit too much in my efforts to keep it square and that would lead to me getting a bit shut going back and then holding it open in the followthrough.

NEW MIZUNO IRONS

Three new irons join the Japanese giant’s 2012 line-up: the MP-69, MP-59 and JPX-800 HD.