8 reasons why you should get issue 206 of bunkered

As the latest issue of bunkered appears on the shelves, here’s why you should grab it…

The year might be drawing to a close, but we haven’t downed tools, as issue 206 of bunkered is a corker. In the heat of the LIV Golf battle, we caught up with Ian Poulter for an update on LIV, life and more.

There are also exclusives from the man who invented Trackman and Eric Trump, as well as the classics, from performance to new gear and travel to competitions.

Oh, and don’t forget the winter guide. It’s that time of year, so we have you covered for everything you need to know about golf this winter.

• Championship golf course torn up by vandals

• Pro denied PGA Tour card due to rules infraction

Poulter 2.0 EXCLUSIVE!

As the dust settles on the Ryder Cup, it’s time to learn more about Ian Poulter, as there is a lot behind those Cup heroics. Our man Ben Parsons went to meet the Englishman to find out what he’s really like off the golf course.

I invented Trackman EXCLUSIVE!

It’s likely that if you haven’t heard of Trackman, you’ve been living under a rock. But either way, we’re here to help, and Lewis Fraser tracked down the Dane behind the innovative technology to tell his incredible story.

Eric Trump EXCLUSIVE!

Led by the controversial former President, the Trump family are passionate about golf, but golf hasn’t shown the same love back. We sent Michael McEwan to speak to Donald’s third-born Eric, who has a few interesting things to say.

Winter guide

Be fearless this winter with bunkered’s ultimate winter guide. We have all the tips and tricks on how to beat winter, showcasing the best courses to play, and how to play them in style. Our panel know how to lower your scores, and the clothes in here should be on your Christmas list.

Performance

Putting, chipping, and 3-woods – what more could you want? Well, you’re in luck, because our trusted performance section will help you learn from our experts, as well as Ewen Ferguson and Alex Noren, to perfect your game.

New gear

Our Gear Editor James Tait is back with two more reviews, as he tested out a new set of irons and driver shafts to give you the lowdown. And, as always, we’ve covered the rest of the gear you will want to know about.

• Junior golfer makes ace in front of Tiger Woods

• Tiger Woods’ return: 4 things we learned

Travel

It’s a global travel section in 206, as we have really delved around the golfing planet to highlight some of the best options for you and your pals. There are some crackers in here, and none more than where James Tait spent a mind-blowing golf weekend.

Comps and more

It only seems right that, as the temperatures get colder and the course gets frostier, a piece of winter warmth is up for grabs. That’s because we have teamed up with our friends at Ping to give you the chance to win a high-tech Pro jacket!