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Tis the season to be jolly well thinking about joining a new golf club.

At least that’s what we think. Why? Because there’s never been a better time to do so. Access to golf courses and clubs has never been better than it is right now and, in terms of pure affordability, it’s the best it has ever been, too. That’s why, in our current edition, we have created a special guide to making 2017 the year that you join the club. You won’t regret it.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in issue 152, the final bunkered 0f 2016…

2017 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE 

A special 32-page guide to joining a golf club, including an exclusive interview with Ryder Cup winner Stephen Gallacher, bunkered readers’ own experiences of joining a golf club, details of no fewer than 34 different clubs that you can join (and their special rates for newbies!), as well as TWO fantastic competitions: 1. A brand new golf club membership and 2. Your current subs paid for a year. If you’re contemplating joining a new club in 2017, you need to read this.

PAUL LAWRIE MASTERCLASS

The 1999 Open champion knows a thing or two about producing the goods in the scoring zone. His short game is – and long has been – one of his biggest strengths. Who better, then, to impart some wisdom to help you deliver around the greens, where it matters the most? Don’t miss his best best tips, drills and advice, only in issue 151.

‘BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEF!’

The man, the beard, the legend, Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston talks to us about his incredible breakthrough year, his new-found fame, chicken wing festivals and signing foreheads.

ERIC BROWN

Michael McEwan tells the story of one of the true greats of Scottish golf, Bathgate’s Eric Brown, 30 years on from his untimely passing. It’s worth the read for Renton Laidlaw’s brilliant ‘Joan Fontaine’ story alone.

TAYLORMADE M1 & M2

Looking to upgrade your golf bag in 2017? Then you want to check out the new M1 and M2 families from TaylorMade. There are two new ranges of drivers, fairway woods, hybrids AND irons to choose from – and they’re rather impressive.

PLUS…

Scottish golf author and historian Roger McStravick talks to us about his life in golf… Dougie Donnelly on why golf needs to be prepared to embrace change a little innovation… Michael McEwan on why golf course designers need to focus more on fun and less on taming Tiger… The chance to win a five-day golf holiday in Prague… 7 reasons why Cyprus should be your next holiday golf destination… 5 things the new European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn has to get right… Exclusive interviews with Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and Joost Luiten.

bunkered :: issue 151 :: Get your copy

Issue 151 of bunkered will be on sale from all good newsagents. Can’t find a copy? Email: [email protected] with details.

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