A message from the editor, Neil Tappin:
For the lion’s share of the year, golf - for me at least - is about the mental and physical challenge it poses. Knowing how difficult the game can be, I love the feeling of putting together a good score. From striking the ball sweetly to holing unlikely putts, I’m a sucker for the competition and the rollercoaster of emotions that goes with it.
Then winter comes and the game undergoes a dramatic change. It becomes far less about the score and more about the experience. I step away from the cycle of emotional highs and lows and embrace golf for something far more elemental. Quite simply, I love being on the course when most others are inside and cherish the camaraderie this creates with those willing to do the same.
In this issue, we are celebrating the joys of winter golf with a feature from Fergus Bisset on his favourite things about it. He writes beautifully about the factors that make winter golf something to be revered. We also tasked Adam Harnett, one of our Top 50 Coaches, with identifying seven key shots that will help you play better this winter – you’ll find his simple but expert advice on how to play them inside.
See below for some of the other highlights this issue has to offer...
25 Reasons To Love Winter Golf
Fergus Bisset provides a persuasive list of reasons why you should be playing more golf now the weather has turned.
Play Better This Winter
Top 50 Coach Adam Harnett runs through seven key areas that are essential to good performance in the off-season.
Dustin Johnson Exclusive
Dustin Johnson has done things his own way during a hugely successful career full of twists and turns, which he tells Mark Townsend about.
Georgia Hall Exclusive
Emma Booth sits down with Georgia Hall, who talks about her passage into the game as a talented youngster and offers advice to those looking to follow the same path.
Winter Gear Guide
We showcase a selection of the best golf clothing and accessories for the colder months, which will keep you warm, dry and comfortable on the course.
1969 Ryder Cup
The 1969 Ryder Cup is famous for Jack Nicklaus conceding a putt to Tony Jacklin. To remember it solely for that is doing a great event a great disservice. Fergus Bisset explains more...
Rules Of Golf
Our regular rules section is there to make sure you don't get caught out on the course this season.
The Best Courses You Can Play
This month we visit Woburn and tour Cheshire, as well as taking a trip high up into the Swiss Alps.
Bunker Masterclass
Alongside our winter special, we also feature the usual instruction section, including Top 50 Coach Alex Elliott's simple drills to help you escape any bunker first time.
