Golf Monthly December 2014 issue

See what's inside the December 2014 issue of Golf Monthly - a best of British special

December 2014 issue

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THE GAME All-new section

We catch up with Englishman Seve Benson, pay a visit to Malaysia, ask if the Ryder Cup should take place every four years, look at some new gear and more

FEATURES

Jonas Blixt Fergus Bisset meets the talented Swede

Captain Fantastic Jeremy Ellwood talks with Paul McGinley after Europe's Ryder Cup success

Peter Dawson We hear from the R&A's Chief Executive following the vote to admit female members

OPINION

Tony Jacklin on McGinley's role Wayne Riley on the Ryder Cup Andy Sullivan on life off the golf course

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INSTRUCTION

Best of British special!

Justin Rose The 2013 US Open Champion on how to hit longer and straighter drives

Luke Donald Hone your iron play with help from the former world No.1

Rory McIlroy A lesson in pitching and distance control from the four-time major champion

Graeme McDowell One of the world's best scramblers explains how to improve your short game

Ian Poulter How to toughen up mentally and think smart on the golf course

Range Time GM Top 25 Coach Paul Foston on sharpening your close-range pitching feel

Boot Camp Could a free lesson and club MOT at American Golf help one GM reader improve?

Winter Golf Tips We've teamed up with Galvin Green to help you play better during the colder months

Play Better Quick-fire game-improvement tips from some of our Top 25 Coaches

I Did It! Seventeen-handicapper Andy Jones recouts his victory in the Lombard Trophy

EQUIPMENT

Gear News Information on new TaylorMade RSi irons, Srixon Z Series clubs, Callaway Big Bertha 815 Alpha drivers and more

Gear Talk GM's Paul O'Hagan eagerly anticipates 2015's equipment offerings

Winter Apparel Guide Want to play your best golf over the winter months? Check out our in-depth guide to the finest cold-weather garments

Tested We sample the latest gear, including Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 wedges and Mizuno irons

Tech Explained This month's column explains the significant advantages of forgiving putters

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Play it - Cumberwell Parl Golfer's Guide - Lake District Special Feature - Owning a golf club Travel - La Manga Club

REGULARS

Your View Reader letters and emails to hit the Golf Monthly offices this month

Rules Why Keegan Bradley felt compelled to withdraw from the BMW Championship

Competition Get your hands on a Stewart Golf trolley

 

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.