Golf Monthly Open 2015 issue

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OPEN SPECIAL

Open Preview Bill Elliott looks forward to Rory's title defence

Rickie Fowler The Players Championship winner talks about his career and his love of St Andrews

Padraig Harrington The two-time champion on how to win an Open

Peter Dawson The R&A's chief executive looks forward to another Open at the Home of Golf

Key Holes Jeremy Ellwood examines six Old Course holes that could hold the key to the Claret Jug

Old Course Bunkers Fergus Bisset takes a good look at the 112 bunkers which form a key Old Course defence

St Andrews Eulogy Former resident, Fergus Bisset, reflects on his 30-year love affair with the 'Auld Grey Toon'

The Himalayas Jeremy Ellwood spends a day chatting to players on St Andrews' famous putting green

The Golf Clubs of St Andrews Fergus Bisset visits the famous old clubs that play over the links courses of St Andrews

The Eden Club Jeremy Ellwood experiences the exclusive private members' club a few miles from town

St Andrews Pub Golf Fergus Bisset's guide to the pubs and places of interest in this most famous of golfing towns

OPINION

Tony Jacklin... Old Course memories Wayne Riley... The Open is Rory's to lose Tommy Fleetwood... All change, please

INSTRUCTION

Tour Instruction Masters Champion Jordan Spieth reveals his five secrets to success on the course

How to Play the Old Course Expert local knowledge from Steve North, director of instruction at St Andrews Links

Richie Ramsay The reigning Trophee Hassan II champion reveals some of his short-game secrets

Oliver Wilson We take a closer look at the swing of the 2014 Alfred Dunhill Links champion

EQUIPMENT

Gear News A round-up of the latest releases from Nike, Callaway, Wilson, Ecco, Skechers and more

Tested Our gear guru tries out Motocaddy's new S7 Remote, Cobra's Fly-Z+ irons and more

Reader Fitting Three readers get fitted for new clubs at the Titleist National Fitting Centre in St Ives

Stand Bags Need a new bag? We showcase 12 of the best stand bags on the market in 2015

COURSES & TRAVEL

On The Tee... Close House's Colt course Play It... Lundin Links in Fife Golfer's Guide... Suffolk Coastal Golf Special Feature... Aberdeenshire

REGULARS

Your View The pick of reader letters and emails to hit the GM offices this month

Getting Personal Three-time European Tour winner, David Horsey, field questions about his career, his wins and his favourite courses

Know the Rules Clubs and balls, immovable obstructions and casual water all come under the scrutiny of our resident R&A rules expert

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