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.

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 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.

Golfing Profile 

The Jutanugarn Sisters: Peas In a Pod, Or Chalk And Cheese?

A Conversation with Thailand’s most famous siblings since Chang and Eng. 

Their identities are so intertwined with one another and yet Ariya Jutanugarn and

Moriya Jutanugarn are anything but similar. 22-year old Ariya likes to relax, listen to pop music and do nothing in her free time, while Moriya, two years older, loves to colour and cook.

The Best Things Are Earned: In the Gym with Major Champion Jordan Spieth

Those who know and follow Jordan would tell you that behind the easy demeanour lies a ferocious competitor, hell bent on finding every possible advantage and exploiting it, a trait that helped him capture three majors before his 25th birthday. Jordan has been hard at work; work that starts in the gym.

Pitch Harmony: Strike the Right Note with DJ's Approach

Claude Harmon reveals three things you can learn from Dustin’s razor-sharp wedge game
1) Keep the speed up to add bite
2) Work on the three swing lengths
3) Work on giving your shorts the same ‘look’

A Fervent Passion For Golf.
This issue we have put together an interesting, thought provoking, enlightening and all-together entertaining magazine for you.  Be inspired by stories about Brooks Koepka and golf mad pilots of Britain's Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, also known as the Red Arrows.

More ways to play great! If we had to compile the techniques and approaches that would best help us mere mortals play better golf, how many ways would there be? So this issue we have compiled just 32 important ways to play better, from the grip, how to practice more efficiently, changing wedges at the right time to developing a proper structure for practicing, these tips from top coaches will definitely help improve your scores and increase your enjoyment of the game.

The ultimate equipment feature. This issue we have curated a massive, huge, gargantuan, 52 pages worth of top gear tested for you. If you are in the market for a new driver, fairway wood, rescue/hybrid, irons or putter, you would do yourself a huge favour by going through a huge chunk of this issue that we have dedicated to tests and reviews of the latest on the market right now.

Is distance everything for us amateur golfers? The 2018 Distance Report issed by the R&A and USGA showed significant increases to how far the pros are hitting the ball when compared to the findings from the 2016 and 2017 reports, so much that the associations now realise there's cause for concern. Golf is unique when you compare to other sports such as basketball, tennis, volleyball, football, cricket or badminton, where the 'balls' played by the pros and amateurs all adhere to a set of international standard. Unlike golf, where brands are allowed free reign as to how they can extract as much distance as possible through proprietary designs and engineering.

Back In The Winner's Circle In this issue, we see very familiar faces who are distinguished members of the golfing elite, re-emerging onto the winner's circle. Michelle Wie, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Rory Mcllroy are only a few among these faces. Read more in our winner's issue...

Making Golf Easier To Play

The recent announcement by the world's governing bodies to transform golf into a modern and more accessible sport was very much welcomed and as some might say, well overdue. In this issue, we look at the new World Handicap System to come into effect in 2020. Also 14 golf happenings to get excited about in 2018.

2017 A YEAR IN REVIEW
From the majors to the mishaps and the glory to the guillotine, 2017 was another great – and at times strange – year in golf.  So join us as we rewind to celebrate the biggest winners and losers of 2017.

360 Wrap Stability Now Meets BOOST Energy
The new adidas Golf Tour 360 EQT BOA Boost Golf Shoes

Introducing the latest breakthrough in BOOST technology, the adidas Golf Tour 360 EQT Boa Boost golf shoes. Featuring energised cushion and comfort from a new full-length BOOST midsole foam. An industry-changing innovation, BOOST technology is designed to deliver maximum energy return, responsiveness and unparalleled comfort. Constructed with a premium leather plus microfiber upper with climaproof technology, the Tour 360 EQT Boa Boost offers a rich look plus a soft , comfortable feel, long-lasting protection and durability.

THE LONGEST HOLE - 
The incredible story of one golfer, his caddie and a 1,250-mile playing challenge across Mongolia.

Adam Rolston's journey has taken him across frozen rivers, up and over glaciers and into the 40-degree heat of the Gobi Desert.

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