Golf Mag...ughh

[BigJim13]

I dont know if this post is in the right section or not, but oh well. I just got my new issue of Golf Magazine today and must say that I am less than impressed. I used to think that this was the best mag, now not so much. It is all instruction this month, I know other months have more stories but it seems the direction of the Mag is heading towards ALL instruction. If i wanted to read instruction I would buy a book. I want stories etc... If it weren't for Feherty's column I would cancel my subscription.

[Smokin]

I'd like to see more equipment review with every day golfers testing. Plus more talk from the pros on their equipment.

Instruction is great but I'm with you on the over doing it.

[BigJim13]

Originally Posted by Smokin

I'd like to see more equipment review with every day golfers testing. Plus more talk from the pros on their equipment.

Instruction is great but I'm with you on the over doing it.

Agreed, I wanna know what the pros carry in their bag. I want to know how many really carry hybrids.

[warbirdlover]

I used to get one years ago that was all about the tour and "what's in their bag" etc etc. it was a weekly one and I really liked it. No "lessons" and equipment reviews but more on the players. I can't remember the title though. A lot like a "Sports Illustrated" of golf.

[ThatCanadianGuy]

Golf Digest has a little equipment section at the back of the mag. They also have a 'whats in the bag' which features a new pro and his/her gear every month. they talk a little bit about what hey carry and other random things.

[warbirdlover]

Here's the magazine!! Look at the Ping story too!!

http://www.golfweek.com/

[JEFF4i]

Yeah, how absurd, they figure instruction is more important than what to buy next!

[BigJim13]

Originally Posted by JEFF4i

Yeah, how absurd, they figure instruction is more important than what to buy next!

Hey I like instruction as much as the next guy, problem is that they contradict themselves, which is another story. And really what was the last tip you got from these mags that really improved your game? I want stories etc...the best I have read so far is Golfworld.

[ezra76]

I actually liked the instruction in Golf Magazine for a while. Now I feel like I'm kind of beyond most of it. I was looking at it online last night for a while. A lot of the tips are just re-hashed stuff, things I already know. Some are also total crap that would ruin my ballstriking. I'll give them credit though, I've built a 10cap swing over the last 3years, primarily from Golf Magazine tips.

[warbirdlover]

GOLFWORLD!!! THAT'S the magazine I used to get and like so well.

[JEFF4i]

Originally Posted by BigJim13

Hey I like instruction as much as the next guy, problem is that they contradict themselves, which is another story. And really what was the last tip you got from these mags that really improved your game? I want stories etc...the best I have read so far is Golfworld.

Well, back when I began, a lot helped. Shoulder turns, watching your divots, hands, all of it.

Especially short game, I've added 2 or 3 shots to my bag from the magazines.

Now I'm with you, I absolutely love equipment review because I'm like WBL wanting new clubs, except I don't have money, but I walk away with more when I read instruction.

As Ezra said, at this point, I'm beyond most instruction, but that goes for equipment reviews too, I don't care how forgiving the new r7 irons are, I won't use them. Fun to read though.