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Justin Rose looking to seal Ryder Cup place
Justin Rose could find himself part of a Ryder Cup wild-card lottery which is a fate the former European number one is keen to avoid.Paula Creamer wants another major title
After struggling for years to win a major, Paula Creamer is aiming to make it two in a row at the Women’s British Open, which starts Thursday at Royal Birkdale.Jiyai Shin looking for second British Open title
South Korea’s Shin Jiyai chases her second women’s British Open title on top of the world and on top of her game.Graeme McDowell predicts low scoring at Irish Open
U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell believes the first 59 on the European Tour could be shot this week at the Irish Open.World Hickory Golf promises to attract a record field
The Sixth World Hickory Open to be held in East Lothian promises to be an even better event with a strong contingent from the USA and Sweden already on the player’s list. World Hickory Open Chairman Lionel Freedman exhorts hickory fanatics and even the not-so-expert to get their entry submitted without delay to avoid disappointment.
Instruction
Natural Born Winner
WITH RORY McILROY & JEREMY BENNETT
In the two full seasons Rory McIlroy has been a tournament professional he has elevated himself to an astonishing 10th place in the official world rankings. He is possibly the most exciting young golfer on the planet...
DIY - The Basics
PLAY BETTER GOLF WITH JONATHAN YARWOOD
Back in Golf International Issue #85 (Nov 2008), I introduced you to a few basic rules and exercises designed to help you go out and improve your understanding of the set-up and posture...
More Powerful shot making
Jayne Storey has been studying T’ai Chi since 1987 and is the creator of the world’s first officially recognised golf coaching system to be based on this ancient martial art. An approved PGA mentor, Jayne Storey’s Chi-Power GOLF now forms part of the PGA’s Professional Development Programme and is recognised by the World Golf Teachers’ Federation.
Opinion
Soaking up the unique atmosphere
You can imagine my excitement: a scratch player in my early 20s, and enjoying immensely a new role as Instruction Editor at Golf World magazine, I had been invited to play in the pro-am preceding the 1988 Dunhill Cup at St Andrews. It gets better. Tee time – 11am; playing professional – Sandy Lyle. Sandy Lyle! In his heyday! The ’85 Open champion and reigning Masters champion. At the Home of Golf!
The lessons for Tiger to learn
It seems that pretty much everyone has had their say as to where Tiger Woods is going wrong with his golf swing. But not quite everyone. Now Peter Alliss has his turn.
How to make that curtain call
A ceremonial bowing out during an Open Championship at the Home of Golf has latterly become part of the lore of the game. For Britain’s greatest golfer, might the accolade come later rather than sooner? Robert Green reports....
