Upswing 2021

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JAPANESE GOLF – AN UNLIKELY BLOOD SPORT Words Matt Cooper

Ryo Ishikawa has always been the been the focus of intense Japanese media scrutiny, especially when conducting photo opportunities with a haggis at the 2009 Open Championship.

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Simon says Back in the swing of it

4min
pages 62-64

A game of integrity For Membership Director Sam Oliver, golf is more than a sport as it continues to teach valuable life lessons

4min
pages 56-57

It’s in your blood A crash course in Japan’s blood type theory and what it has to do with golf

5min
pages 58-61

Easy riders Since we live in a socially-distanced world, a new trend for single-rider machines on golf courses has emerged

9min
pages 53-55

Rebel with a cause Struggling as a player, thriving as a coach. Denis Pugh – the most low-profile, high-profile swing coach in golf

8min
pages 14-19

When the perfect shot ends up in a divot Mind games – how to deal with difficulties and focus on the things you can influence

5min
pages 46-47

Hitting new Heights Matt Cooper travelled to the Himalayas to experience “The Most Amazing Golf Course on Earth

10min
pages 48-52

A future star in a dream car We take up-and-coming golf talent Thalia Kirby for a spin in the Ferrari Roma

8min
pages 34-37

Royal North Devon, the St Andrews of the South Ben Sargent visits Westward Ho!, England’s oldest golf course

8min
pages 26-29

Lockdown golf Oliver Wilson, Jonathan Joseph and Jordan Smith about some golf-friendly home improvements

8min
pages 20-25

The Mastermind and the Performer Trevino and Langer’s most memorable moments in golf, their famous victories and valiant misses

13min
pages 8-13

The green shoots of innovation Fashion and sportswear brands are moving to more sustainable and earth-friendly products

7min
pages 30-33
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