Today's Golfer

Today’s Golfer is dedicated to helping you play and buy better... We'll lower your handicap. Each issue, the magazine's team of elite coaches gives you tips that will lower your handicap - proven drills to help your driving, iron play, putting and close approach work. And if you're looking to invest in new kit, our experienced testing team brings you the first independent reviews of the latest golf clubs & accessories every issue. If you want to play abroad, ensure you read our travel advice... we'll ensure you have the golfing holiday of a lifetime. Plus: don’t miss our exclusive green fee deals and course guides. You could save a lot of money!

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Today's Golfer

IS THIS THE SPECTACULAR NEW HOME OF LIV GOLF? • Saudi Arabia's first island golf course has just been opened by a familiar face

THE RULES THE LIE DETECTOR!

‘MY GARDEN IS A GOLF COURSE AND I GET FREE MEMBERSHIP’

OBJECT OF DESIRE WHEN A GARMIN JUST DOESN'T CUT IT… • If you want the ultimate golf watch, TAG Heuer have you covered

6 OF THE BEST… COURSES IN NORFOLK

BROKEN TIGER THE ANATOMY OF A BIONIC GOLFER • Tiger Woods’ injury curse continues to keep him off the course — and in the operating theatre

IN PICTURES

THE DIARY SEE IT, PLAY IT, DO IT

STAY AND PLAY THE LEDDIE • Aberlady, East Lothian | theleddie.com

‘THE VIEW FROM INSIDE THE ROPES AT BETHPAGE BLACK’

YOUR VIEW

TALKING POINT • WE ASK, YOU ANSWER

BETTER SHOTS. NOW! • Untangle your game and accelerate your progress by refocusing on the only four things that really affect your shot

GOLF'S BIG 4 • This quartet of impact elements will determine the success of your shot. And they can all be worked on directly.

#1 DEVELOP YOUR CONTROL OF STRIKE POINT • Understand the ideal strike point before building up your strike quality through a foolproof three-step process.

#2 DEVELOP YOUR CONTROL OF IMPACT FACE AIM • Blend the one set-up basic you can't ignore with a simple half-swing exercise, and improve the direction of your shots.

#3 DEVELOP YOUR CONTROL OF SWING PATH • As mentioned earlier, we're looking to develop a path that is reasonably close to neutral. This can be slightly rightward or leftward, depending on whether you want to play with draws or fades. The main thing is that it's consistent. These four exercises will help.

#4 DEVELOP YOUR CONTROL OF LOW POINT STYLE • When we control the swing's low point, we will find it much easier to find an effective attack angle - whatever club we are hitting – and improve strike quality. Try these ideas…

THE FAIRYTALE IN NEW YORK • As the dust settles, we open the inquest into Keegan Bradley's captaincy, assess the candidates to lead Europe and the USA in 2027, and reveal some harsh truths about Scottie Scheffler

HEROES & VILLAINS • How we ranked and rated the 24 players at Bethpage

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC! • From changing shampoo and bedding to fixing doors and designing polo shirts, Luke Donald lets us in on the secrets behind Europe's Ryder Cup success

LIV, RORY & THE FUTURE OF GOLF • The world of golf… according to Sir Nick Faldo

‘I looked up and saw that I'd thinned the shot straight at Seve's face!’ • NICLAS FASTH

‘HOW I WON THE GRAND SLAM’ • One of only six men to ever achieve the feat, the Black Knight - who celebrates his 90th birthday on November 1 – reveals the secrets to winning all four mens’ Majors

MY MAJOR MEMORIES • The Black Knight reveals his standout memories from his nine Major championship triumphs

THE GRAND SLAM CLUB • Player's thoughts on golf's Grand Slam legends

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