Inside Golf Asia this June, we test the irons of 2021. All of 41 sets with the latest in technology and design are tested and rated for forgiveness so you can decide which best suits you. Adidas’ legendary tennis shoe turned iconic streetwear now redefines what is versatile golf performance footwear with the Stan Smith Golf; sustainably fashionable, soft and breathable, and made from recycled materials. Unlock your inner superpower with the mask-like Oakley Kato. Like nothing seen before, the Kato sits just millimetres off the face in a moulded custom fit that covers both eyes and nose. Soon to be unleashed at the Tokyo Olympics by over 1000 athletes.  

In Escape, we venture to Canada’s most easterly province, Newfoundland. Off the beaten path is the Twin Rivers Course at Terra Nova Resort, where you’ll discover very good golf set within the scenic wilderness and along the rugged coastline, along with the freshest seafood dining this side of the Atlantic.

And we celebrate the Phil Mickelson’s epic victory for the ages at the PGA Championship, profile runner-up Brooks Koepka, and remember Seve Ballesteros’s moment at the Memorial when players and fans stopped all things golf to weigh on a legend’s word.

Inside this month’s Golf Asia, Top Gear 2021 is where you’ll find all the latest drivers, fairways, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters compared against each other with recommendations of the top performers. The top models of each category are the cream of this year’s offerings highlighting which clubs will perform for you, based on data from our launch monitor.

Overlooked and undervalued for far too long, women’s golf is now growing at an unprecedented speed, In The Game Changers, four stars of the game discuss how the future of women’s golf will look like.

In Escape, we visit the Canadian province of Nova Scotia to discover the Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa. An expansive luxury lifestyle playground which stars a golf course with ample land along an incredible coastline, and was quickly voted as Canada’s best new course in 2011 and one of the Top 100 courses in North America. 

This April in Golf Asia, go anywhere in earth friendly comfort and style with adidas new Go-To line of innovative apparel that is Primegreen and made with 89 percent recycled plastic. Callaway has expanded A.I. design beyond the Flash Face to the new Jailbreak Speed Frame, synergising both to work in tandem and increase ball speeds across the entire face. Footjoy’s Premiere Series is a modern representation of the classic golf shoe influenced by the discerning taste of the modern golfer. 

It’s also that time of the year where we bring you the drivers of the year - over 30 of 2021’s big dogs split into 3 distinct categories of low spin, forgiveness and draw-biased, then tested and rated so you can make an informed decision.

And with the first major of the year in April, we profile Jordan Spieth and ask the question if he is back and ready to win again at The Masters. While we’re around Augusta National, we’ll escape to the Ford Plantation, a Pete Dye design for a golf club steeped in tradition and pedigree within a private community.

Inside GolfAsia this month, FootJoy’s Hyperflex looks and feels nothing like a golf shoe but performs with the best of them, with athletic looks, comfort, and total traction for the modern golfer. Titleist surprises with the TSi1 family, a full suite of ultra-lightweight metals and hybrids that focuses on speed and distance for the moderate swing speed golfer. Titleist’s accompanying TSi4 driver improves sound and feel, and sits squarely in the hands of the golfer who desires lower spin for a longer and more piercing ball flight. TaylorMade’s SIM2 re-engineers Shape-In-Motion to deliver a trio of drivers; stunning beauties that push the frontiers of forgiveness. Honma’s T//World GS family of metal clubs synchronises shaft and club head technology to all react at the moment of impact for speed enhanced game improvement. Cobra’s radial weighted King fairway metals brings speed and forgiveness together in three distinct performances for every golfer.

We Escape to the glamour of Palm Springs U.S.A. for a golfing adventure certain to impress the most worldly of travellers, then return home to the sensual dining experience of the reinvented Riviera Forlino with its diverse flavours of the Mediterranean Coast. In Move, British heritage is embodied in the new F-Type that embodies true Jaguar design DNA to be more dramatic than ever. And we pay tribute to the women of the world in Time, with two horological beauties from Richard Mille and Patek Phillpe.

This month in GolfAsia, Titleist brings new innovations from core to cover with the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x. They feel softer, fly hotter, higher, and with more greenside spin. adidas' ZG21 revolutionises the high-performance spiked shoe to be lightweight,  comfortable and with zero compromises. Cobra’s King Radspeed trio of drivers utilise radial weighting to optimise launch conditions for every golfer. Callaway's X Forged CB irons are multi-material players performance irons that emphasises workability with forgiveness. Sun Mountain’s latest H2NO series of stand, 14-way, and cart bags are full-featured and waterproof for ultimate wet weather performance.  

We also review Seletar County Club's redesigned course that's scenic, shorter, and playable, yet still has the teeth to bite back. And we visit glamorous Cannes on the Cote D'Azur to go golfing on the French Riviera.

This January, GolfAsia brings you the weapons of mass precision. Leading the innovation charge is the world’s first 3D printed putter from Cobra; following closely is the ingenuity of TaylorMade’s forward-weighted Spider mallet; PXG’s over-engineered Blackjack is a moneymaker; and the beauty of Bettinardi with three expansive putter lines includes a new milled Roll Control Face.

Then learn to putt like a pro, with top putting coach Phil Kenyon’s seven simple drills that can save you six strokes per round. And we pay tribute to dearly departed Peter Aliss, the Voice of Golf, in one of his last interviews, and a fascinating one at that. We escape to King’s Island to play the number one public golf course down under, before rounding off the day with modern Asian cuisine at Avenue 87.

Inside GolfAsia this December, Titleist’s long awaited TSi series features ATI 425 titanium that’s been to Mars and back, and its revolutionary use in the TSi drivers take performance to new heights. The golfer who has everything might want to check out TaylorMade’s P7TW Tiger Woods limited edition irons embellished with touches of Augusta National and the Masters, in honour his historic 15th major win. Two legends of golf unite for the Miura Jack Nicklaus Collaborative irons set; the Golden Bear’s keen eye for design and Miura’s master craftsmanship produce a set of irons that are a visual and visceral delight for golf purists. Born off golf’s greatest swing ever are the Ben Hogan Icon muscle back irons that feature many of the Mr. Hogan’s design philosophies, beautifully forged with a feel and eye appeal for the accomplished golfer. Callaway’s Apex MBs are forged tour calibre irons with a classic blade shape imbued with the technology of precision grooves and tungsten backweighting.

We chart Bryson DeChambeau’s transformation into golf’s biggest hitter, then visit the beautiful vistas and fairways of Hawaii for a round or three. For a Franco three-Michelin-starred autumnal gastro-experience, we dine at La Dame De Pic. And our wellness coach shows you how you can become strong and resilient for golf and life. 

Inside GolfAsia this November, TaylorMade’s trio of player preferred P700 Series of forged irons outdoes itself with an artful blend of craftsmanship and performance. Much anticipated are the compact forged hollow body P770 irons. Honma rounds out its acclaimed family of premium performance clubs with the TR21series of fairway metals, hybrids, and irons for the competitive to mid-handicapper. Made famous by Brooks Koepka, Mizuno forges ahead with the latest iteration JPX921series of game improvement irons, the Forged, Tour, Hot Metal and Hot Metal Pro. There are more ideas and concepts in wedges than ever before, learn how to choose the right ones to get you closer to the hole.

Then read about the rapid rise of the Spanish conquistador, Jon Rahm, only the second Spaniard to ever become golf’s world number one. We visit the Czech Republic and discover the romance and beauty of Prague and its golf courses. And embark on a rediscovery of flavours through age-old fermentation techniques and imaginative gluten-free dining at The Butcher’s Wife.

On the cover of GolfAsia this October, Titleist bridges the great divide with a new ball; the Tour Speed is the first urethane cover ball outside of the company’s premium offerings, and it promises near ProV1 performance at a lower price point.

In gear, TaylorMade releases the MG2 Tiger Woods Grind Boxed Set for inspired short game virtuosos. At the other end of the spectrum is Callaway’s Mack Daddy cavity back wedges with enhanced forgiveness and control to take the guesswork out of the short game.

Our guide to fairway woods clears the air on how to choose the one perfect for you. And play the Tommy way, as UK star Fleetwood shares his tips and drills that have taken him to the top.

We escape to the island of Sicily for some golf with the Black Knight Gary Player, one of the original godfathers of golf, and engage Laguna National’s GM Mark Isley in a golf conversation to discover more about the anticipated opening and union of the club and the Dusit Thani Resort.

And we dive deep with the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Submariner Date to discover what makes the new generation deep sea icons tick.

On the cover of GolfAsia this September, find out how Cleveland Golf’s RTX ZipCore has incredibly shoehorned forgiveness into a traditional blade wedge.

In Gear, We test 32 iron sets sets from the biggest brands and rate their forgiveness, which one’s for you? And how effective are alignment aid golf balls? We have the test results. TaylorMade’s MYMG2 new custom wedge program offers you thousands of personalisation combinations, while Titleist brings the tour exclusive T Grind to the Vokey SM8 wedge line. 

Get strong for golf and life with wellness coach Charles Davies’ six simple exercises to build foundational strength.

Then Escape to a throwback in time as we discover golf in Myanmar while back home, GolfAsia reviews Tanah Merah Country Club’s Garden Course, once Singapore’s longest layout now remodelled. Is it more charm than challenge?

This month in GolfAsia, The Open takes centerstage as we celebrate the magic, men, and moments of golf’s greatest major. 

In Gear, TAG Heuer and Garmin show us how GPS golf watches are now smarter than ever before with two different approaches to the same functionality. Titleist releases a Singapore exclusive Red and White limited collection on the occasion of the nation’s 55th birthday, and Bentley Golf’s Tech Collection is its most advanced yet, performance and design inspired by the Continental GT supercar.  

GolfAsia also continues a golf conversation with Sentosa Golf Club’s general manager, Andrew Johnston, as he elaborates on how the club is leading the fight against climate change through its environmentally sustainable initiatives.

And after Charles Davies, our golf fitness guru, unlocks the power of your glutes with two simple exercises, take your new found swing to six special places that showcases Portugal’s golfing delights.

Inside GolfAsia this July, we celebrate the spikeless shoe that changed golf a decade ago, Ecco Golf’s Street 10 is an anniversary edition limited to 700 pairs worldwide. We also take a look at 12 of today’s best spikeless shoes. TaylorMade’s Truss putter stabilises a blade flagstick in a novel new way, and multi-materials bring the highest ever MOI to the Spider S mallet. Another hot name in putters, Sean Toulon, brings beauty and performance to Odyessy’s Toulon Design milled series.

In a golf conversation, Andrew Johnston, Sentosa Golf Club’s general manager, shares his thoughts on how golf is adapting to the new normal of COVID-19. We also profile Brandel Chamblee, golf’s most outspoken analyst, as he speaks the truth and bares all in an illuminating interview.

In Wellness, golf fitness coach Charles Davies shows how disassociation equals effortless power in the golf swing. Then drive it like a pro, as DJ, Rory, Rahm and Tiger share how you can find the slot for long consistent distance. 

World famous after the staging of the 148th Open at Royal Portrush, we escape to Northern Ireland, home to three Major Champions and the world number one, to taste it’s whiskey and savour the Emerald Isle's wind-swept links.

Inside this issue of Golf Asia, Honma’s most westernised clubs yet, the TR20, combines American design with Japanese technology for exceptional speed and tour level performance. In our biggest club test ever, we tested 98 clubs from drivers down to putters with in-depth analysis, and detail the longest and the most forgiving to suit your game and budget.

Learn how to fix your slice and hit a power draw. Then get inside Tiger Woods head, his bag, and his game as we show you why his record-breaking swing is his best ever, and how it can work for you with 3 key things to copy.  

Golf Asia’s fitness guru Charles Davies has 2 simple exercises for stronger core muscles so you can play better golf and for longer without injury.

Then it’s destination Kuching in Sarawak, to discover Arnold Palmer’s first course in the Land of the Hornbill, and mountain golf in the Borneo highlands.

On the cover of Golf Asia this April, we show you why Titlleist’s Vokey Design SM8 wedges are crafted to be a wedge system that builds you a better short game. We also tested 20 of the best drivers of 2020, breaking them down in to low-spin, high MOI, draw, lightweight, and best value; you get the low-down on which driver best suits your swing. 

Resident golf fitness coach Charles Davies explains how to test yourself for body rotation, and with a couple of simple exercises, increase torso and trunk mobility for power and speed.

In Learn, Lee Westwood guides your game management. From set-up to practice to playing the course, Westwood shares how to think smarter and play better in 2020. 

We escape to England’s south coast, where some of the most pristine beaches in the country lends itself to naturally hosting some glorious golf links. And in the land of the rising sun, we take a walking tour and see Japan from the perspective of cherry blossom season.

This month in the new look Golf Asia, the outstanding adidas CodeChaos throws out the rulebook on what is a golf shoe with its redefinition of form, function and fashion. From M to SIM, TaylorMade’s Shape-In-Motion shifts performance with a focus on getting faster just before impact through the rocket science of geometry.

20 Questions for 2020 attempts to answer what will shape the game of golf in the coming year. And have you ever considered throwing in the towel when on the course? Here’s how giving in to one of the best training aids dangling off the side of your bag can be a game changer.

Finding it difficult to turn the shoulders and hips? In our Wellness series, Charles Davies shows you how to regain mobility in the upper and lower body for more distance with two simple exercises.

And we escape to the hills of eastern Thailand which hides an UNESCO world heritage site. A peer into mystifying Khao Yai reveals enclaves of attractions that include internationally recognised wineries, national parks, historical Khmer sites and the only golf course this side of Asia to which 5 time major champion Severiano Ballesteros lent his creative brilliance.

This February, Golf Asia bears a refreshed look, even as Honma's Beres line, the golf club fit for presidents, gets a stunning redesign. The Rolls Royce of wedges, Titleist’s new Vokey SM8 wedges leap ahead in the performance stakes, and Cobra dives into the Speedzone with two new drivers.

Learn about the nine strategy mistakes we all make and how to avoid them. Find out why getting golf fit will do wonders for your body and game; and prepare to escape for golf paradiso in the Philippines. 

We also reveal the new luxury rides for 2020, and profile the return of Rory McIlroy and resurgence of Tiger Woods this new decade.

This January, Golf Asia examines the resurgence of the forged iron and how to choose one that’s right for you. No more an afterthought, wedges today are packed with technology for maximum spin and performance. We test eight of the latest.

Auctioned off for a tidy sum of US$1.2 million with every single penny destined for charity, Jack Nicklaus’ Rolex Day Date is one of the most important watches in sport. 

All aboard the very well appointed S.S. Bon Voyage for a French gastronomic river cruise, as we wine and dine our leisurely way through France’s wine region of Bordeaux on an immersive journey. 

And as the year of the rat descends upon us, begin the Chinese New Year with festive coloured shades for auspicious eyes; and gather round the reunion table for an exquisite feast of abundance at Yan at the National Gallery.

Inside Golf Asia this month, Honma’s new international release is the extremely playable Tour World XP-1 series of clubs, and we check out the new iron offerings from Cleveland to Cobra. Also, we test five of the new breed of forged irons from Callaway, TaylorMade and Mizuno to keep you well informed on what works for you.

And escape to the snowy Italian Alps and the ski resort of Lefay, where the exclusive temple of well being is the Spa Dolomiti, and more than just Bondi Beach, discover the scenic coastal walk along Sydney’s Southern Beaches.

Finally, light up and accent your Christmas with designer lamps musically inspired by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.

This November in Golf Asia, we shine the spotlight on the modern hybrid, now evolved from humble rescue into a user specific precision scoring utility and distance eating super hybrid all at once. 

And is the ball you’re currently using helping or hurting your game? From budget friendly 2-piece to complex 5-piece spinmeisters, we’ve comprehensively tested 21 of the latest balls and charted all the results down to help you find the best one to lower your score.

We go on an odyssey to the Hawaii of China, and unearth the numerous oriental golfing treats on the island of Hainan, blessed with sun kissed coconut palm lined beaches and tropical fairways. 

And you may not score a hole-in-one, yet you will still appreciate the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe's luxuriously dynamic drive, as we take a close up look at this emotive thriller of a sports car.

This month in Golf Asia, Cleveland’s Launcher HB Turbo woods and irons resurrect legendary forgiveness and speed for you, the real golfer. For the golf connoisseur, TaylorMade’s premium line of TP Patina putters delivers a modern take on classic designs. We’ll also show you how to perfect your iron play and pepper the pin; and we speak with with prodigy turned professional, Singapore’s Amanda Tan on her journey of learning.

Then it’s sun, sea, sand, and golf as we escape to the paradise isle of Mauritius; and we discover how and why Rolex has forged such a strong relationship with yachting for the last six decades.

Inside Golf Asia this month, Titleist takes a revolutionary leap forward with the new T-Series and 620 irons aimed squarely at the modern golfer, while TaylorMade puts an evolutionary foot forward with their wildly popular P.790 irons. We also test 38 sets of irons to discover the most forgiving and playable for you.

Then escape to neighbouring Desaru Coast, which is waking up to the magnificence of The Els Club and the excitement of the Hard Rock Hotel. And in Luxe Autos, what better car to go for a long drive in than the icon that celebrates its 20th anniversary, the design refined and performance enhanced Audi TT.

This month in Golf Asia, we evaluate all the big dogs of 2019 in The Big Drivers Test, and reveal the longest, the straightest, and the most forgiving drivers you can play. And if Open champion Shane Lowry has inspired you, find out how to take a different stance with golf's new power game and play with true power and accuracy.  

In Escape, we continue to explore Northern Ireland’s coastal town of Portrush, site of this year’s Open Championship; before returning home to taste 
traditional izakaya fare with a contemporary twist at Yujin Izakaya.

Inside Golf Asia this month, Rory McIlroy shares his 5 best swing tips and why he dearly wants to win The Open, and we preview the venue Royal Portrush, with an inside hole-by-hole tell-all by Graeme McDowell. More than Guinness, we escape to the Emerald Isle to experience the heady mix of Golf & Whiskey.

In GearGuide, Titleist TS1 delivers its first ever ultra lightweight driver, And TaylorMade releases its third generation mini driver packed with innovation.

This month inside Golf Asia, find out why you need a modern mallet whatever your putting stroke, and 94 of the year’s top golf gear tested with verdicts on each to help you buy. Brooks Koepka proves he is a major machine at Bethpage Black, and have you heard there’s another course to play at Marina Bay Golf Course.

Then escape to a different perspective as you take on a walking tour of Japan’s onsen and gastronomy, and indulge in the luxury of a head-to-toe four-handed massage at Bali’s Spa at The Legian.

Inside Golf Asia this month, how the fallen mighty have risen again... Tiger Woods wins The Masters. Last year’s Champion Patrick Reed, guides you through what it takes to play Augusta. The theme of green continues in GearGuide as Callaway's latest metals and irons score an A, for A.I. and Apex. And is CNCPT by Titleist the ultimate irons?

Then Escape sequesters you to the remote luxury of Vietnam’s Laguna Lang Co, where awaits a Sir Nick Faldo designed golf course and the vistas and villas of the Banyan Tree.

Inside Golf Asia this April, fooled by golf’s new rules? Take our quiz and wise up. And if you’ve been battling a banana ball, keep calm and we’ll straighten out your slice, easy as 1 - 2 - 3. In Gear Guide, could TaylorMade’s M5 and M6 irons hit your sweet spot for distance and feel? Bubba Watson is loving the new yellow Pro V1x, and now you can tee it up too; as well as take a test drive with the muscle car inspired PXG GEN2 driver.

Then escape to the romance and adventure of Sri Lanka before returning home for a taste of eclectic tze char, a mix of foie gras eggs cocotte, rib-eye steak with heart attack fried rice, and boss bee hoon, that defines what is New Ubin Seafood.

This March in Golf Asia, learn the secrets of super coaches to super charge your game; so you can tee it up with confidence on Asia’s first true links course that is Shanghai’s Yangtze Dunes; while Escape shows you how you can have your holiday cake and eat it too, with Gourmet Trails. 

In Gear Guide we go in-depth with the full range of Honma's Tour World TW747 clubs; TaylorMade brings titanium and Twist Face to the fairway wood; and stay grounded with Footjoy’s FJ Fury and Under Armour’s Spieth 3.

Inside Golf Asia this month, a conversation with bad boy turned good guy turned El Nino again, Sergio Garcia. Escape for an English Valentine’s and keep her happy, before we show you how to play the shots you need the most, then play these shots under the watchful eye of Buddha at Chee Chan Golf Resort.

Also, Titleist’s new Pro V1 & Pro V1x balls get fast and yellow, yes… YELLOW! Cobra’s also yellow King F9 driver gets fast and forgiving, Scotty Cameron’s popular mid-mallets get new necks, and while TaylorMade’s M5 & M6 drivers get speed injected, join the party that’s going on at Laguna Practice’s Toptracer Driving Range.

This month in Golf Asia, we look back on the 50 years since some rebellious touring golf pros broke away to become the PGA Tour, and we listen in as living legend Sir Nick Faldo speaks of how daft he is, and of other golf commentators, Tiger Woods, and the Ryder Cup.

Read how 2019’s new rules changes forever the way your game is played, and how with less sweat, you can be up to two clubs longer through custom fitting.

Escape to the joy of living in the art immersive Joali Maldives, and savour the monochrome chef-authored cuisine of Preludio.

Inside Golf Asia this month, Francesco Molinari and Ariya Jutanugarn are the new number ones. We reflect on Rolex’s enduring relationship with golf, and tee it up for golf among the grapes in Champagne, France. 

In Gearguide, Ping’s new Sigma 2 putters ingeniously helps you putt better, and we demystify the hybrid with our ultimate guide, showing you how to successfully choose one, and six different ways to use one. Plus our Christmas gift guide for golfers has got you covered whatever your budget.

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