Golf Monthly April 2015 issue

See what's inside the April 2015 issue of Golf Monthly, with Henrik Stenson on the cover...

Golf Monthly April 2015

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THE GAME

Everything that's going on in the world of golf this month...

We pay a visit to the stunning St Vigil in Italy, round-up the latest tour news, talk to Bernd Wiesberger and more

FEATURES

Tommy Fleetwood Jeremy Ellwood sits down with the talented young Englishman in Abu Dhabi

Dave Pelz We head to The Grove to spend some time with the renowned short-game guru

New Golf Thinking Have Golf Monthly readers benefitted from a different approach to the game?

Ted Bishop An in-depth interview with the former PGA or America President, who was fired last year

OPINION

Tony Jacklin.... on Olympic golf Wayne Riley... on the demise of Tiger Andy Sullivan... on winning

THE POWER ISSUE

Tour Instruction Hit longer, straighter drives with help from big-hitting American Gary Woodland

Fault Fixer Avoid these power-reducing habits to maximise distance off the tee

Limber Up How stretching and adopting a relevant warm-up can help deliver extra yardage

Range Time GM Top 25 Coach Paul Foston explains how to boost your power potential

Alvaro Quiros A closer look at the swing of one of the biggest hitters in world golf

Tour Insider Henrik Stenson on honing a solid technique, increasing ball speeds and adding distance

EQUIPMENT

Gear News Lowdown on recent launches, including Ping's G30 LS Tec driver, Callaway XR woods and a new range from Benross

Tested We sample the latest gear, featuring TaylorMade's R15 driver and FootJoy HyperFlex golf shoes

Gear Talk Our Technical Editor, Paul O'Hagan, reports on the annual PGA Merchandise Show

Gear Focus Our extensive guide to the best golf balls on the market

Tech Explained How launch monitors have become a key component of modern-day golf

Reader Fitting Three Golf Monthly readers are fitted for new Yonex Z-Force irons

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Play It... Prestwick Stay and Play... Stoke by Nayland Golfer's Guide... Swansea Travel... Castiglion del Bosco

REGULARS

Your View Reader letters and emails

GM Asks Fergus Bisset discusses Open Championship rights as Sky secures live coverage from 2017

Know the Rules A look at some local rules frequently used in the world of professional golf

Competition Win a two-night stay with two rounds of golf at 2014 Ryder Cup host venue Gleneagles

Bill Elliott Our editor-at-large analyses the recent performances of Martin Kayme

Alex Narey
Content Editor

Alex began his journalism career in regional newspapers in 2001 and moved to the Press Association four years later. He spent three years working at Dennis Publishing before first joining Golf Monthly, where he was on the staff from 2008 to 2015 as the brand's managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day running of our award-winning magazine while also contributing across various digital platforms. A specialist in news and feature content, he has interviewed many of the world's top golfers and returns to Golf Monthly after a three-year stint working on the Daily Telegraph's sports desk. His current role is diverse as he undertakes a number of duties, from managing creative solutions campaigns in both digital and print to writing long-form features for the magazine. Alex has enjoyed a life-long passion for golf and currently plays to a handicap of 13 at Tylney Park Golf Club in Hampshire.