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The latest issue of bunkered is out this Friday!

For many golf fans in the UK (and beyond), this is the best time of the year as the Open Championship marks the end of the major calendar in the men’s game. So, we have come together to put you in the mood ahead of the 151st championship at Royal Liverpool.

While that might be the highlight, this issue extends past that, with brilliant content from cover to cover. Here’s some of the best stuff you can expect to find inside.

Justin Rose EXCLUSIVE!

Our man Michael McEwan sat down with the 2013 US Open champion to preview this summer’s chase for the Claret Jug. After a return to winning ways in 2023, we got the lowdown on how Rose is determined to break the drought of English winners at The Open, what he’d put in the Claret Jug, and much more.

The Open preview

You’ll struggle to find a better way to get excited for the Open than through our preview spanning over 30 pages. We caught up with Padraig Harrington to find out about the chaotic finish to the 136th Open and Ivor Robson, who shared everything you need to know about being the voice of The Open. We haven’t forgotten about the history of the world’s oldest championship either, it’s all in there.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is affecting our everyday lives in ways we may not even be aware of yet – but what impact could A.I. have on golf? Could A.I. design its own golf course entirely from scratch? We take a deep dive into the divisive tech phenomenon and explore how it has already made waves in the sport.

First & Last

We put major champion and Sky Sports commentator Rich Beem under the microscope to get some answers you won’t find anywhere else. Beemer chatted about breaking clubs, spending his cash, and going on holiday, among plenty more.

Aimpoint express

The putting technique taking the game by storm. You’re in luck if you want to learn about taking putting lessons with a difference as we got our Performance Editor, Lewis Fraser, to let the flatstick do the talking. All the insight you need, and all questions answered, no problem.

Dan Walker

Did you know TV Personality and award-winning journalist Dan Walker is a scratch golfer? Well, you do now, and we sent Ben Parsons to the Strictly star’s home golf club to chat about his golf obsession that has taken him around the world.

New Gear

If you need a new pair of shoes for this summer, then you’ve come to the right place. But that’s not all in this issue, as we’ve got the lowdown on the new gear that will take your golf to the next level, from putters to drivers, and wedges to trolleys.

Travel

Whilst you’re in the summer holiday spirit, we’ve delivered again, with some of the best destinations you should book up for. How about finding out the best New Zealand or Florida has to offer, with Ayrshire and Arran providing some closer-to-home comfort.

Comps & more

How about the chance to win one of FIVE pairs of season pass tickets for the PGA Seniors Championship this August? Sounds good to us, and we’re also showing off what bang you can get for your buck when it comes to Skechers golf footwear.

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