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Jan 2000
Inside
the January 2000 Issue
How
to
- Cover
story: Greatest teachers, greatest lessons: A showcase of 25 timeless
ideas from the best instruction of the last 100 years. Compiled
by Ed Weathers
- Tiger
tips: Play the ball from the back of your stance when it's
in a sand divot.
- Modern
golf's greatest drivers: Teachers and pros describe the special
swing techniques of Nicklaus, Trevino, Norman, Price, Davies, Montgomerie,
Duval and Woods.
The
New Millenium
- Cuba:
One more revolution: It's only a matter of time before more golfers
savor the delights of Cuba, by Thomas L. Friedman
- The
history of the game: To know where we're going, let's consider
where we've been, by Frank Hannigan
- The
future of golf: Our panel of forecasters predicts virtual golf,
customized TV viewing, and machine-improved swings will all be part
of the game's future.
Features
- Payne
Stewart out of costume: Unwrapping a golfer who had style
and found grace, by Tom Callahan
- Dialogue
on golf: Arnold Palmer: A hard-charging interview from The King,
with Bob Verdi
Equipment
- Imitation
or innovation?: Improved manufacturing methods have preserved
more than a few century-old design concepts, by Peter Farricker
- Equipment
Digest: See how heavier clubheads, less loft and modern balls
are helping players gain distance and control.
The
Digest
- From
the Golf Digest labs: The model tour pro
- Future
shock: Golf's shrines -- Pebble Beach and the Old Course --
under assault
- The
Advisor: How to quiet hecklers in the crowd
- Talk
of the Tours: David Ogrin eyes a new career
- Follow-through:
The Links for Life initiative
- Technology:
many uses for the Palm VII
- Cyber
survey: Who's under the miseltoe ... ?
Columnists
Breaking
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Feb 2000
Inside
the February 2000
Issue
How
to
Features
- Rabbit
ears: What happens when tour pros with overly sensitive radar
find themselves driven to distraction, by Pete McDaniel
- America's
best 18 holes: What's the best first hole? The best 18th?
Thirty-five years after his original picks, Dan Jenkins selects a
new generation of great ones.
- Walk
to your heart's content: As part of our Links for Life initiative,
we offer a step-by-step plan on how golfer's can ward off heart disease,
by Scott Smith
- Dialogue
on golf: Ernie Els: The laid-back winner of two U.S. Opens
shares his views on winning, losing and why golf should be more like
rugby, with John Huggan
The
Digest
- From
our labs: Using "hot" balls? Cool it
- A
critic's eye: Double-fairway strategy at the par-5 fifth at
Mistwood Golf Course
- Leaders
in the clubhouse
- From
our foreign desk: The perfect shot
- Cyber
survey: Catherine Zeta-Jones gets the nod
- The
Advisor: Does golf mix with a couple's honeymoon plan?
- Player
to watch: Aussie Aaron Baddeley
- Around
the course: Certification program for new golfers
- Television:
Ken Venturi and Curtis Strange -- captains of compromise
- What's
inside: The fitness van on tour
- Golf
stats: World ranking, world money list
Columnists
- David
Owen: A tip for the vacation tee
- Jerry
Tarde: Remembering Winnie Palmer
- Dave
Kindred: Time-traveling with Louise Suggs
- Nick
Seitz: Hal Sutton's wild ride
- Tom
Callahan: Jack Nicklaus in the Year 2000
- Dan
Jenkins: Who knows these millionaires?
- Bob
Verdi: Grillrom interview, with Steve Pate
Breaking
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Travel
file
Equipment
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- What's
in Jim Furyk's bag?
- Putters:
Little-known flat sticks
- Technically
speaking: Golf Science Int'l
- Winter
gloves: Keeping warm on the winter tour
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Mar 2000
Inside
the
March 2000
Issue
How
to
- Cover
story: Breaking 90 every time: The middle-handicapper's complete
guide to scoring. By Johnny Miller, Golf Digest Playing Editor
- Taking
your game to work: Golf's No. 1 CEO, Scott McNealy, shows
you how. By David Leadbetter, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- Power
& Grace: Grace Park shows off the LPGA's new power swing. By
Mike LaBauve, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- Try
less, do more: Simplify your pitch shots for more effective
results. By Todd Anderson, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- Pro
Panel: Your stance in sand: Should it be square or open?
Tips
- Tiger
Woods: How you can hole more putts
- Tom
Watson: What to do when play gets slow
- Justin
Leonard: Take the trouble out of play
- David
Leadbetter: More oomph for your swing
Breaking
100-90-80
- Guide
to the scoring basics; this month by Rick Smith, Golf Digest Teaching
Professional
- Breaking
100: Improve the odds for success
- Breaking
90: Back to basics, not improvisation
- Breaking
80: Fine-tune with touch, creativity
- My
first time: LPGA Tour's Jill McGill
Features
The
Digest
- From
our labs: Odds of making a hole-in-one
- A
critic's eye: Kiawah's special movie hole
- Perspective:
Bryce Molder's "presidential" round
- Architorture:
A bunker with a pond in the middle
- Rules:
Grounding a club in a hazard
- Follow-through:
Divvying up the Ryder Cup riches
- The
Advisor: If you don't collect, why wager?
- Gamers:
Amateur Carol Semple Thompson
- The
Environment: A natural winner -- Bonita Bay
Columnists
- David
Owen: Discovering my "real" home course
- Jerry
Tarde: Handicaps -- the silent accomplice
- Nick
Seitz: The majors versus the world
- Tom
Callahan: Missing out on golf's major shots
- Dave
Kindred: Reilley Rankin's leap of faith
- Dan
Jenkins: My dream clubhouse
- Bob
Verdi: Grillroom interview -- Donald Trump
Equipment
Digest
Travel
Digest
- Destination:
Doral resort, by Pete McDaniel
- Tour
venues: Playing in the footsteps of champions
- Travel
file: Myrtle Beach, by Jim Moriarty
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Apr 2000
Inside
the
April 2000
Issue
2000
Masters Preview
- Masters
notebook: News, views, fun facts, TV times, plus our odds on this
year's contenders, by Cliff Schrock
- Augusta
National: The course A foldout map of the layout, plus pullout
scorecard.
- Teen
spirit: Amateur Aaron Baddeley, 18, has already won a pro tournament.
Now he wants to conquer the world. Here's what some prominent experts
think.
- Augusta:
It's a work in progress: Every year, the home of the masters gets
an architectual overhaul, by Ron Whitten
- Gate
crasher: Charlie Harris just wanted to talk to the president.
So he stormed the gates at Augusta National, by Dave Kindred
- The
groundbreaker: A quarter century ago, Lee Elder became the first
black golfer to play in the Masters, by Pete McDaniel
- Living
out loud: Fifty years ago, the outlandish Jimmy Demaret won his
third Masters title, by Nick Seitz
- Who's
Hootie?: Straight talk with the Masters' newest chairman, the
talented Mr. Johnson, by Frank Hannigan
How
To
- Tiger's
supersonic stinger: The superstar demonstrates his low-flying
2-iron. By Tiger Woods, Golf Digest Playing Editor
- The
big waggle: Improve, before you swing, with these preshot
routines. By Justin Leonard, Golf Digest Playing Editor
- How
to max out your Smash Factor: New TV technology measures solid
contact. Here's how it can help improve yours. By Mike Stachura,
Matthew Rudy and Jim McLean
- Getting
up and down: How the short-game wizard hits the ball high and
soft off a tight lie, such as he'll face at the Masters. By Phil
Mickelson, Golf Digest Playing Editor
- You
can learn from Amen Corner: You may never play Augusta National,
but studying these three holes can teach you plenty. By Nick Price,
Golf Digest Playing Editor
Tips
Break
100-90-80
Features
The
Digest
- Golf
Digest notebook: Azaleas in bloom
- Critic's
eye: Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia
- Where
are they now?: The Bauer sisters
- Juniors:
Group home for battered, abused children
- First
Tee: Joe Louis Barrow Jr. takes the helm
- Advisor:
How to handle a "beaut" of a problem
- Now
playing: A new Dye course in Florida
- Bob
Rotella: Dare to get better
- Rules:
You can't improve your intended swing path
- Pitch
and putt: New courses in Plano, Tex.
- Talk
of the Tours: Karrie Webb
- Fitness:
Stretch your career with new gear
- The
tours: Notah Begay III hits a bump in the road
Columnists
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May 2000
Inside
the
May 2000
Issue
How
To
- Cover
story: Better golf in 10 minutes: Fast ways to fix your game:
PGA free-lesson program, By Hank Haney, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- A
lesson in lesson-taking: How to get the most out of your time
with a pro. By Chuck Cook, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- How
to play from no man's land: Tricks to control distance when you're
between clubs. By Mike McGetrick, PGA of America Teacher of the
Year
- Fix
your head: Seven thoughts to help you fous on enjoying the game.
By Bob Rotella, Golf Digest Professional Advisory Staff
- Listing
of PGA Professionals
- Cut
the coil for crisp pitches: A softer hit improves accuracy
and controls distance. By Jeff Ritter, PGA Professional
Tips
Places
to Play
Features
- The
best I've seen, by Lee Trevino: What you can learn from his
all-stars, with Guy Yocom
- The
cost of golf: 50 years of fees, balls, clubs and more, by Peter
Farricker
- Exclsuive:
Jocks with game: Our rankings of the best in other sports,
by Lisa Furlong
- Dialogue
on golf: Hal Sutton: The rebounding Ryder Cup hero, with
John Hawkins
- Juniors:
Summer camp directory: Places for kids to improve their skills,
by Topsy Siderowf
- How
to stay a flat-belly: Senior star Bruce Fleisher's workout to
play better, longer.
- A
matter of control: The Haverhill club's legal odyssey, by
Marcia Chambers
- Golf's
good man: Charles Schulz: Golf loses one of its great ambassadors,
by Cliff Schrock
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Jun 2000
Inside
the
June 2000
Issue
U.S./British
Open preview
- The
Opens notebook: Championship details: TV times, history, Internet
sites, our picks at both Opens and more, by Cliff Schrock
- The
Open courses by air: The Old Course and Pebble Beach are just
as special and magnificent when viewed from above.
- Age
versus Beauty: St. Andrews and Pebble Beach: Which is better?
Find out in this head-to-head battle, by Ron Whitten
- $300
for Pebble Beach: Was it worth it?: We accosted a random sample
of golfers and askeed them if the experience was worth the price,
by John Strege
- Payne
Stewart's last swings: Payne, the Open, and the final swing-sequence
photos, by Chuck Cook, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- Payne's
victory: Unforgettable: Memories of her husband's U.S. Open
victory at Pinehurst in 1999, book excerpt by Tracey Stewart
- Golf's
founding father: The true story of old man Tom Morris and
his tragic, majestic son, by Tom Callahan
- The
most famous little hole in golf: Pebble Beach's seventh: Why
the miniscule par 3 is a big draw for both golfers and artists.
- A
chip-in for the ages: Tom Watson tells the story behind his
miracle shot.
- The
Sale of the Century: After a decade of Japanese ownership,
Pebble Beach is back in American hands -- for good, by Mark Seal
- Ranking
the venues: Which U.S. Open courses do the experts rank as
their favorites? We give the answer in this exclusive ranking.
- Pebble
Beach through the ages: From humble beginnings, the venue for
the 100th U.S. Open has now seen 80 years of championship golf.
- Open
mike: The game's key figures -- from players to officials
-- speak out on Pebble Beach, St. Andrews and the Opens.
How
To
- Cover
story: Slicing: Our 50 greatest tips: Seeking a cure for the common
banana ball? Compiled by Ed Weathers
- A
day with Butch and Tiger: behind the scenes with the top teacher
and student. By Ed Weathers
- Play
the wind like a pro: Adjustments help you cheat an Open breeze.
By Randy Smith, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- How
to hit the long irons: Setup and tempo are key to consistent
shots. By Paul Lawrie, 1999 British Open champion
Tips
Breaking
100-90-80
Features
- Special
report: Golf on the Web: An insider's guide to the Internet's
best sites, by Marc Saltzman, Matthew Rudy and Mike Stachura
- The
promise of youth: We honor five top junior programs, by
Topsy Siderowf
- Dan
Jenkins at the Masters: How Vijay Singh outlasted heavy favorite
Tiger Woods, David Duval and Ernie Els at Augusta.
The
Digest
- From
our labs: What's in the water cooler
- Critic's
eye: Pacific Grove muny in California
- Cyber
golf: Capturing the "virtual" Tiger
- Fitness:
Relief for aching backs
- The
Advisor: How -- and how much -- to tip golf staff
- Rules:
The procedure for cleaning your ball
- Training
aids: A camera built for swing sequences
- Player
to watch: LPGA Tour rookie Kellee Booth
- Book
reviews: Six that have a historical angle
- Where
are they now?: Long-hitter George Bayer
Columnists
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Jul 2000
Inside
the July 2000 issue
Golf
Digest's 50th anniversary
- The
50 greatest golfers of all time ... and what they taught us:
Our rankings of the immortals -- from No. 1 Jack Nicklaus to No. 50
Langer -- and the lessons they've given us.
- Super
swing sequence: A swing for the ages: The 50 greatest players
as seen in a continuous motion that combines traditional and modern
technique.
- Dialogue
on golf: Jack Nicklaus: In reviewing his life and career's
highs and lows, the Golden Bear says "I've had my century" of being
the greatest golfer.
How
To
Breaking
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The
Digest
- Golf
course safety: Dangers of on-course rages
- Critic's
eye: The Merit Club, Women's Open venue
- The
19th hole: Spending eternity in a golf "art casket"
- Rules
of Golf: When a ball at rest moves
- Fitness:
The secret golf muscle
- On-course
aid: The latest in bug sprays
- Now
playing: Eagle Ridge, north of Pebble Beach
- Dr.
Bob Rotella: What to do when you're hot
- The
advisor: What's the proper response when an innapropriate
joke is told in your group?
- Gamers:
Computer golf wizard Paul Willey
Columnists
Equipment
Digest
Travel
Digest
- Open
season: Legendary British courses you can play
- Pete
Dye updates: Kiawah and Hilton Head re-dos
- Remembering
Harry Vardon: A visit to old Jersey
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Aug 2000
Inside
the
August 2000
Issue
How
to
- The
50 Greatest Teachers: Our exclusive picks of America's best
golf instructors. Edited by Matthew Rudy
- Hit
it farther,
straighter,
closer:
The No. 1 teacher believes in focusing on three basic areas. On
page 76, find out in Pocket Tips who the best teachers are in your
area in our state-by-state ranking. by David Leadbetter, Golf Digest
Teaching Professional
- Simplify
the short putts: To make a bad
round good or a good round great, make all the little ones. by
Ernie Els, Golf Digest Playing Editor
2000
PGA Championship
- In
defense of Valhalla: It may not be Augusta or Pebble Beach,
but Valhalla is worthy of the year's final major, by Ron Whitten
- The
changing face of private clubs: A decade after the Shoal Creek
race-relations controversy, private clubs have opened their doors
-- a little, by Marcia Chambers
Features
Tips
- Tiger
Woods: How to hit it close and keep it there
- Tom
Watson: A simple solution for sand woes
- Gale
Peterson: How to complete the backswing
- Justin
Leonard: Let conditions dictate ball position
- Wendy
Ward: Stand tall to make a good turn
The
Digest
Columnists
Travel
Digest
- Life's
a beach: Best places for golf and beach fun
- Some
like it hot: Hot deals in hot places
- Q&A:
Nobby Orens, Golf Nut of the Year
- Travel
file: Prince Edward Island, by Ian Cruickshank
Breaking
100-90-80
EquipmentDigest
- What's
in Sergio Garcia's bag?
- Designer
lingo: The name game of club parts
- Tools
for the job: ToolLogic's compact repair unit
- Inside
story: Ping's TiSI driver
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Sep 2000
Inside
the
September 2000
Issue
How
to
Tips
Features
The
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Columnists
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Oct 2000
Inside
the
October 2000
Issue
How
To
- Chip
like a champ: Get your wrists into the stroke -- all the great
chippers do, By Jim McLean, Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- How
do your putts fall: Use this
new technique to pace your putts just right, By John Elliott, Golf
Digest Teaching Professional
- How
to hit your pitches close: Masters these four keys for solid
contact, distance control, By Jane Crafter, Golf Digest Playing
Editor
- Bunkered?
Don't change a thing: Maintain your regular setup from greenside
bunkers, By Don Hurter, Golf Digest Schools staff
- Ready,
aim for straighter shots: Follow this quick guide to proper
alignment, By Butch Harmon, Golf Digest teaching Professional
- Blade
runner: A swing sequence of Jesper Parnevik demonstrates
why he's one of the best iron players on tour, By Peter Kostis,
Golf Digest Teaching Professional
- Pro
Panel: How to stroke putts:
Should it be on the upstroke, downstroke or bottom, By Golf Digest's
Teaching Professionals
Tips
Features
- Ultimate
backyards: It's golf's biggest fantasy: A course of your own
in your backyard, by Ron Whitten
- Birth
of the golf tee: The story behind the African American pioneer
who gave the ball the perfect setup, by Pete McDaniel
- Travel:
Viva Las Vegas: The brightest lights -- and best bets -- in
Las Vegas are the hot new golf courses, by Hunki Yun
- Golf
Digest Interview: Notah Begay: Notah Begay III finds success,
but only after experiencing his share of knocks, interview with John
Hawkins and Guy Yocom
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