A message from the editor, Mike Harris:
The Netflix Full Swing docuseries is a big deal for golf. When it was announced, the hope was it would attract new fans to our sport, as the Drive to Survive series did for Formula 1. But the fear in the industry was that it wouldn’t be as emotive and exciting as Drive to Survive; that golf and the golfers would look one-dimensional and a little dull. We needn’t have worried.
Full Swing is a brilliant, behind-the-scenes look at a world of pressure, rivalry, dedication, perseverance, success and failure. Yes, the timing was good with the emergence of LIV Golf, but aside from that, the producers and directors at Netflix have done a tremendous job of focusing on different characters with very different stories. They cover superstars at the top of the pile, like Rory, DJ and JT, to those lower in the pecking order like Joel Dahmen, whose self-deprecation and bantering with his caddie, together with his honesty about off-course adversities, makes for a captivating episode.
The other episode that particularly struck me focuses on Tony Finau – his journey to the top has been a remarkable and emotional rollercoaster ride. His story shows there is more than one way to succeed as a professional golfer. Finau is the main interview in our Masters preview in this issue. The 33-year-old talks about his career, his family, his game, his goals and his chances at Augusta. He’s one of the most naturally talented golfers in the game, and with three wins on the PGA Tour in 2022 to add to two previous titles, he heads into the year’s first Major with confidence. He has already notched three top-ten finishes at Augusta National and I predict he will be there or thereabouts come Masters Sunday.
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The Magic Of The Masters
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With the 87th Masters Tournament just around the corner, Fergus Bisset gives us the lowdown on all things Augusta National. From course updates to the main contenders, we look at what you can expect from this year’s first Major.
Driving Made Easy
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There are few better feelings than having complete control and confidence in your driver. It won’t happen every time you play – sadly that’s not how this game works – but we can help you produce your best off the tee more often. We’ve employed Top 50 Coach Alex Elliott to reveal his keys to better all-round driving.
Best 2023 Drivers
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Every February sees a wave of new drivers…
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