Opinion & Analysis
Is it time to stop expecting great things from Tiger Woods?
Members of the crowd could be heard laughing after Tiger Woods topped a shot on the last hole of Round 1 of the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. And maybe that’s the best recourse for Tiger after such a disappointing start to the season’s second major championship — just laugh it off. But it’s hard to shake the feeling that even Tiger can’t believe how poorly he is playing, and it only seems to be getting worse.
Heading into Friday, Woods finds himself 15 shots behind co-leaders Dustin Johnson and Henrik Stenson. It’s almost certain that he will miss the cut, and his score of 10-over-par 80 in Round 1 was only better than two other golfers in the field, one of which was playing partner Rickie Fowler (+11).
[quote_box_center]”Not very happy, that’s for sure,” Woods said after the round. “It was a tough day…The bright side is I kicked Rickie’s butt today.”[/quote_box_center]
Woods’ body language said that he didn’t feel good about the joke, but what else was there to say? Tiger Woods, a 14-time major champion, hit a handful of good shots mixed in with some of the worst shots anyone has ever seen him hit in a major championship.
Is this what golf fans should come to expect of Woods? At least that’s what the numbers say.
Of Woods’ 36 competitive rounds since the beginning of the 2013-14 season, 23 have been over-par. He’d only shot one score in the 80s on the PGA Tour before 2015, but now has four 80+ rounds. The fall has been so far and so fast that it’s easy to forget that Woods is now many, many fairways over from the No. 1-ranked golfer that he used to be.
For Tiger’s sanity and our own, it’s time to stop expecting great things from his golf game, at least until he seriously contends again. And the last time he did that was…
Isn’t it a shame that we can hardly remember?
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Opinion & Analysis
AVL: We’re talking about practice! My best tips for taking your game to the course
With the beginning of June on the horizon and courses rounding into peak condition for the season, it’s time to hone the finer skills that often get rusty over the winter. More sunlight also means more time to get out on the course and work on your game.
Whether it’s the practice green or the driving range, there’s always something to improve—whether you’re enjoying the fresh air or preparing for a weekend game or tournament. You can work on drills or freestyle around the green, and friendly competition is a great way to sharpen your skills.
While there are endless ways to get better at golf, I’m going to focus on practicing around the green. Let’s take a look at a few things to keep in mind as we head into the summer months.
Drills
From the driving range to the practice green, it’s important to incorporate drills into your routine. Years ago, I spent a weekend working on my short game with James Sieckmann. He recommended doing drill work for 5–10 minutes, then returning to your main practice.
This way, you create a balance between structured drills and real-world scenarios, so you’re not confined to “perfect” situations. For example, hitting the same three-foot putt over and over is good for repetition, but after a while, it becomes less interactive for your brain.
My approach is to use a putting trainer with a narrow gate for the ball to pass through, or simply place tees just outside the width of the ball. I’ll hit a series of four putts through the gate for three sets. Then, from a similar distance, I’ll hit four putts without the training aid and repeat that sequence three times.
Next, I’ll hit a number of 15–25 foot putts in a random fashion, then circle back to repeat the short putt drills with and without the training aid.
This breaks up the rhythm of hitting short putts with the training aid. When you hit the same short putts over and over, it’s easy to get into a groove—which is great for the drill, but not reflective of actual course play. While finding a rhythm is fundamental for drills, I like to introduce variation with longer putts to keep things realistic.
Game Mode
Once you’ve established a foundation with drills, it’s time to simulate on-course scenarios. This is where a few practice games come in handy.
One that I’ve been enjoying lately involves putting 10- to 15-footers with two balls. If I make the putt, great! If I miss, I pull the missed ball back a putter length. Suddenly, that little tap-in becomes a nerve-wracking three-footer—at least at first. As you get better at this game, those three- and five-footers become much more comfortable and routine.
It may sound cliché, but each shot is just what it is—it’s how we react that makes the difference. I like this game because it blends the pressure of on-course putting with the consequence of leaving yourself a much longer putt than usual.
Another game I like is one I recently learned from Brad Faxon. Place three tees in a line at four different locations around the hole: one at 3 feet, one at 6 feet, and one at 8 feet. The 3- and 6-foot putts count as par, and the 8-footer is for birdie.
This game keeps you focused on scoring and helps you get into a competitive mindset. You can even think about this putting game while you’re on the course. I just started playing it, and last week I couldn’t get better than two under par.
Competition
Competition during practice is when drills and games come to life, and you start to see results. For me, nothing beats a putting contest with a friend or two. In the right setting, these contests can become talking points for the whole season.
Match play, a game of 21, or simply seeing who can make the most one-putts (with a small prize on the line) are all great ways to simulate real on-course pressure. Recently, I played in a putting contest where one competitor made back-to-back 30- and 50-foot putts. As they say, expect your opponent to make every putt—and he nearly did. That’s impressive, and it’s something you see on the course, too: you have to stay committed to your game plan, no matter what.
When it comes to practice, it’s important to blend feedback from recent rounds with the fundamentals you want to reinforce. Drills, games, and competition—from the driving range to the putting green—form the backbone of skills you’ll rely on during actual rounds.
Finding the right balance is something we’re all working on, one practice session at a time. With the beginning of June on the horizon and courses rounding into peak condition for the season, it’s time to hone the finer skills that often get rusty over the winter. More sunlight also means more time to get out on the course and work on your game. Whether it’s the practice green or the driving range, there’s always something to improve—whether you’re enjoying the fresh air or preparing for a weekend game or tournament. You can work on drills or freestyle around the green, and friendly competition is a great way to sharpen your skills. While there are endless ways to get better at golf, I’m going to focus on practicing around the green. Let’s take a look at a few things to keep in mind as we head into the summer months.
Drills
From the driving range to the practice green, it’s important to incorporate drills into your routine. Years ago, I spent a weekend working on my short game with James Sieckmann. He recommended doing drill work for 5–10 minutes, then returning to your main practice. This way, you create a balance between structured drills and real-world scenarios, so you’re not confined to “perfect” situations. For example, hitting the same three-foot putt over and over is good for repetition, but after a while, it becomes less interactive for your brain.
My approach is to use a putting trainer with a narrow gate for the ball to pass through, or simply place tees just outside the width of the ball. I’ll hit a series of four putts through the gate for three sets. Then, from a similar distance, I’ll hit four putts without the training aid and repeat that sequence three times. Next, I’ll hit a number of 15–25 foot putts in a random fashion, then circle back to repeat the short putt drills with and without the training aid.
This breaks up the rhythm of hitting short putts with the training aid. When you hit the same short putts over and over, it’s easy to get into a groove—which is great for the drill, but not reflective of actual course play. While finding a rhythm is fundamental for drills, I like to introduce variation with longer putts to keep things realistic.
Game Mode
Once you’ve established a foundation with drills, it’s time to simulate on-course scenarios. This is where a few practice games come in handy. One that I’ve been enjoying lately involves putting 10- to 15-footers with two balls. If I make the putt, great! If I miss, I pull the missed ball back a putter length.
Suddenly, that little tap-in becomes a nerve-wracking three-footer—at least at first. As you get better at this game, those three- and five-footers become much more comfortable and routine. It may sound cliché, but each shot is just what it is—it’s how we react that makes the difference. I like this game because it blends the pressure of on-course putting with the consequence of leaving yourself a much longer putt than usual.
Another game I like is one I recently learned from Brad Faxon. Place three tees in a line at four different locations around the hole: one at 3 feet, one at 6 feet, and one at 8 feet. The 3- and 6-foot putts count as par, and the 8-footer is for birdie.
This game keeps you focused on scoring and helps you get into a competitive mindset. You can even think about this putting game while you’re on the course. I just started playing it, and last week I couldn’t get better than two under par.
Competition
Competition during practice is when drills and games come to life, and you start to see results. For me, nothing beats a putting contest with a friend or two. In the right setting, these contests can become talking points for the whole season. Match play, a game of 21, or simply seeing who can make the most one-putts (with a small prize on the line) are all great ways to simulate real on-course pressure. Recently, I played in a putting contest where one competitor made back-to-back 30- and 50-foot putts. As they say, expect your opponent to make every putt—and he nearly did. That’s impressive, and it’s something you see on the course, too: you have to stay committed to your game plan, no matter what.
When it comes to practice, it’s important to blend feedback from recent rounds with the fundamentals you want to reinforce. Drills, games, and competition—from the driving range to the putting green—form the backbone of skills you’ll rely on during actual rounds. Finding the right balance is something we’re all working on, one practice session at a time.
For Korean golfers, we always look forward to the last of the kkot-saem-chu-I for the true start of a new golf season. The term refers to a cold snap, but literally translates as “winter being jealous of the flowers beginning to bloom, thus lashing out one final time before surrendering to spring”.
A rather poetic mouthful packed into a short expression.
Koreans can be like that. Understated, yet oddly expressive at the same time. And nowhere is this more true on the golf course and in our golf bags. In fact, I suspect many Korean golfers look forward to new apparel and accessory drops more than they do actual equipment launches each year.
At this point, Korean golf fashion may exist on its own timeline. (courtesy of @seonbi_golfer)
There is ample evidence to support that suspicion. Korea is the world’s third-largest golf market behind the United States and Japan, yet its appetite for golf apparel exceeds that of both countries combined. Recent estimates suggest that Korea accounts for nearly 40 percent of the global golf apparel market, placing it among the world’s most influential golf fashion markets and punching well above its size.
Simply, we care deeply about how new golf clubs look and feel, but enjoy looking good while swinging them even more.
Golfers in the West may laugh and say that golf is played on a course, not a fashion runway. Perhaps. But what’s the harm in trying to look and feel good, if the added self-confidence can help actual performance? It certainly seems to have worked for Jason Day, who may have unlocked a new stats category: dormant strokes gained. Coincidence?
During the COVID-era, estimates placed the market near $9 billion, an astonishing figure for a single country.
As a proud member of Gen X, I’ve witnessed the highs and lows of golf fashion firsthand. The pleated trousers and wing-tipped shoes of Jack Nicklaus, the stylish plus-fours and knickers of Payne Stewart, the baggy black trousers and fitted mock-necks of Tiger Woods, and the thigh-hugging athletic tailoring of Rory McIlroy. Golf fashion, like the golf swing itself, has rarely stood still.
But nowhere have those trends shifted, evolved, and been scrutinized quite as relentlessly as in Korea. Here, golf fashion moves faster than fairway gossip, and consumers dissect brands with a level of discernment that can be both impressive and mildly terrifying. New brands are studied, judged, embraced, or dismissed with startling efficiency.
The result is a consumer base with one of the sharpest eyes for quality and authenticity anywhere in the world. It is difficult to quantify, but easy to recognize. Clean lines without trying too hard. Luxury mixed with utility. Trend awareness balanced by restraint and purpose.
It’s golf fashion shaped by one of the world’s most style-literate cities, something I like to call Seoul Sensibilities, referring to the taste level forged by a uniquely competitive environment.
And increasingly, global brands have noticed.
Many golf brands in Korea have their own flagship shops dedicated to apparel only
Titleist understood this years ago, when its apparel business in Korea took on a life of its own under new ownership and local direction. What had once been a straightforward extension of an iconic equipment giant became something sharper and more premium. By going all in on the serious Tour-player look (I couldn’t even fit into their XL sizes), Titleist struck the right chord with Korean consumers and helped its fledgling apparel business break into the mainstream. Titleist became a household name even for non-golfers who wore its caps, shirts, and windbreakers in daily life. In many ways, it proved that even heritage golf brands could carry real fashion credibility when viewed through a Korean lens.
Several years later, PXG took a page out of Titleist’s playbook and followed suit. Korean consumers helped transform the brand from one known largely for irons and loud commercials into something broader and more stylish. PXG apparel’s growth in Korea was explosive, where it found an early audience and turned the category into something more than mere logo merchandise. It is still hard to walk anywhere in Seoul without seeing its palindrome logo.
Malbon’s meteoric rise in the United States was genuine, but its ascent into a global golf lifestyle brand owes much to Korea, where it was elevated by a market already fluent in modern golf style. Korea did not simply embrace Malbon. It pressure-tested the concept, refined its appeal, and helped push it into the global spotlight.
As such, new brands may arrive from abroad, but more often than not, their sharpest evolution happens here. If a brand can earn credibility in Seoul, it’s deemed to have passed one of the toughest style audits in the game.
That is why the next meaningful chapter may not come from outside, but from a Korean brand moving in the opposite direction, carrying those Seoul Sensibilities outward as K-pop once did.
Play young Stay dope.
From Seoul, With Intent
Khalhon is a label that feels less like a trend-chasing newcomer and more like the product of a market that has already seen everything. Golfers here have long been surrounded by luxury logos, technical fabrics, and tour uniforms disguised as lifestyle wear and vice-versa. In other words, novelty alone rarely lasts here, and the Koreans seems to understand that instinctively.
Its style language leans into clean silhouettes, relaxed but tailored proportions, muted palettes, and premium materials that speak quietly but confidently. There is a modern city aesthetic running through it all, with strong layering pieces, thoughtful textures, and subtle branding that suggests sophistication rather than demanding attention.
“Built for the course. Designed beyond it.”
Most importantly, the garments seem designed to blur the line between golfwear and everyday style. Shirts, trousers, knitwear, and outer layers move comfortably between a game of screen golf, a lunch reservation, an airport gate, or an afternoon coffee in Gangnam with friends.
It raises the question of whether this is golfwear that happens to look good off the course, or everyday clothing that performs beautifully on the fairways.
Personally, I have long appreciated Nike Golf for its clean, athletic modernization of golf attire. It also has the useful side effect of making me look like a more serious golfer than I probably am. But off the course, there are times when being instantly identified as the golf guy in a crowd of non-golfers can feel a touch self-conscious.
“Built for the course. Designed beyond it.”
That is part of what drew me to Khalhon, which seemed to blend golf and everyday wear naturally. While some of the outfits may be slightly beyond my personal confidence level, the brand also offers tasteful options for older guys like me who still want to express a little personality without regretting the decision later.
These are not simply flashy outfits worn on the course and then banished to the closet until the next tee time. They work surprisingly well off the course too, and I suspect many of the pieces will still look right a couple of years from now, which would certainly be kinder to my wallet than most golf fashion trends tend to be.
And perhaps that broader lifestyle positioning also helps explain why someone like Sean Wotherspoon would find Khalhon creatively interesting in the first place.
“Built for the course. Designed beyond it.”
“Korea is not only one of the most fashion-forward golf markets in the world, but one of the most fashion-forward markets globally. Korea is ahead, and I love to watch and try to catch up.” – Sean Wotherspoon, Creative Director at Khalhon
Seoul and Beyond
If Khalhon’s rise says something about where Korean golf fashion is today, its relationship with Sean Wotherspoon says even more about where it is heading.
For readers less familiar with Sean Wotherspoon, his arrival at Khalhon is not some routine celebrity endorsement or influencer collaboration. In design and streetwear circles, Wotherspoon is regarded as one of the more influential creative voices of his generation, particularly when it comes to blending nostalgia, storytelling, and contemporary culture into products that people can connect with.
He first gained widespread attention through his now-famous Nike sneaker collaborations, where his vintage-inspired designs and instinct for color helped turn him into one of the defining artists of the late-2010s sneaker era. His work gradually expanded beyond footwear into apparel, automotive collaborations, collectibles, and broader lifestyle design.
Modern golf style now extends well beyond the fairways, where performance and functionality are largely expected by default. And while plenty of brands already make technically competent golfwear, Khalhon seems more focused on designing clothes people would genuinely want to wear even after the round ends.
And when guys at Wotherspoon’s level show genuine interest in working with a Korean golf brand as its new Creative Director, fashion circles tend to sit up and pay attention. There’s already a huge buzz among the fashion-conscious here about upcoming collabs with iconic sports stars and brands.
“My creative direction for Khalhon is disruptive, colorful, nostalgic, and modern. My goal is to blend these avenues seamlessly within each collection.” – Sean Wotherspoon
In chatting with Sean, what stood out most to me was how genuinely energized he sounded about the project itself. Despite having already worked across and countless other creative spaces, he described golf as a completely fresh category for him, saying that Khalhon “will be an amazing vehicle for my design work.”
At the same time, his enthusiasm seemed tied just as much to Korea itself. He spoke openly about admiring Korea’s fashion culture while repeatedly insisting he is still a terrible golfer.
There was something oddly refreshing about that humility. Rather than sounding like a celebrity parachuting into golf simply because the category suddenly became fashionable, Sean sounded genuinely curious about what Korea might do with the category next.
And perhaps that is what makes Khalhon feel interesting right now. The brand feels less like a trend-chaser and more like the natural result of a market now confident enough to export its own point of view.
For years, global brands came to Korea to sharpen their image against one of the most discerning audiences anywhere. Now, a Korean label appears ready to send those Seoul Sensibilities outward instead.
Which brings us back to kkot-saem-chu-i.
That final cold snap before spring always arrives with a reminder that seasons are changing, whether we notice it immediately or not. Golf fashion feels a little like that right now as well, as the old boundaries between sport, streetwear, luxury, and everyday style continue to soften.
And somewhere in Seoul, a Korean golf label already seems prepared for whatever season comes next. I just hope they have everything in my size.
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Zyia
Dec 28, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Very short description. There is nothing wrong with Tigers game and i truly have knowledge of this. The truth is, that he is under force not to win. And wouldn’t you like to know!
Bobby Cunningham
Jun 20, 2015 at 10:54 pm
tigers age is irrelevant. This is 100% mental. I love tiger. It pains me to Him playing like this. No one has the right to criticize decisions in his personal life. But he does need to figure out a medication or a spiritual practice so he can forgive himself. The guy is in the best shape on tour. You can see it on his face. His mind is racing because he puts so much pressure on himself. And then in interviews he points to his swing issues. No one expects tiger to contend anymore. No one was shocked by this weekends performance. He needs some serious mental changes. Until that happens he’ll never win another tournament.
Forsbrand
Jun 20, 2015 at 3:39 pm
Tigers brain is fried. He needs to pack his clubs up and take a year off tour. He could visit every country in the world and hold clinics for young aspiring golfers and play one of the top courses with some local dignatories , top amateurs etc. not only is it what woods needs, something different from the norm, but he would be giving back to golf and also would be an excellent revenue drive for charities etc. I feel for Tiger but simply slugging it out on a range 6 hours a day is not going to cure him.
RG
Jun 20, 2015 at 1:45 am
Tiger needs to forget technique and find his rhythm.
Booger
Jun 20, 2015 at 12:36 am
Yes,yes it’s time. It’s also time to stop writing about him.
Pjm
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:15 pm
Tiger needs to step away from the game for 2yrs and figure out his life issues.
He will return with confidence.
Pat M
Jun 19, 2015 at 8:41 pm
He should probably take 3 or 4 years off to repair his body and mind. Come back when he is about 45 years old.
Jeff
Jun 19, 2015 at 4:08 pm
I know how good he was but man, hasn’t he earned the right to play poorly? Just by his Player’s win in 2013 he’s qualified for lots of golf tournaments. I’m gonna suggest the guy has earned the right to shoot whatever score he shoots.
Golf Pro
Jun 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm
The “he’s 40” excuse is getting old. Theres plenty of players out there that are 40+ with only half of Tiger’s talent that are not throwing up 80s everywhere.
Tigers problem is he became obsessed with swing mechanics and he has no idea how to play by feel. Tiger has loads of talent that has been ruined by Como’s swing mechanics.
I think this issue will end his career.
Christosterone
Jun 19, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Vijay comes to mind as a performer in his 40s….his long, languid reverse C was/is the perfect swing for consistency into ones 40s….as shown by Colin Montgomerie and Tom Watson..
But Vijay’s prolific 40s record is the exception and not the rule…
Tiger would be lucky to win 50% as regularly as Vijay post 40….
Golf Pro
Jun 20, 2015 at 3:07 pm
Not that I expect him to win in his 40’s, but Tiger should be able to compete. Jim Furyk is 45 and he’s #3 in the world and known as a short hitter. Does he win? No, but he’s out there almost every week grinding and has some top 15’s.
Carl
Jun 19, 2015 at 11:26 am
Click bait
Rich
Jun 19, 2015 at 10:23 am
YES.
Kevin
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:43 am
It really is odd that he’s striping it so well on the range and then seems to lose control on the course. It is different than the decline Ian Baker Finch had in that way. I don’t think Tiger is finished, but he’s certainly on the wrong side of that razor’s edge that is high level competitive golf. It was harder for me to believe he shot 85 at the Memorial because he was doing ok at places where he had a real comfort level, The Masters is the perfect example. He was always mentally light years ahead of his competition, and this problem seems mental to me since he’s killing on the range. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
Robeli
Jun 19, 2015 at 11:29 am
What role does the caddie play?
Mike
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:19 am
Golf is a brutal game because TW was one of the greatest golfers in the history of mankind. What was once the best swing in the modern era of golf and produced over a decade of greatness, excitement and countless roars from Augusta to the WGCs has evolved into a swing that struggles to break par. What’s worst is the destruction was self-inflicted. It’s a shame because TW made golf exciting to watch all four days for a very long time and who knows if we’ll ever live to see another great golfer that can win double digit majors.
Christosterone
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:41 am
Perfectly stated…not to mention he is 40. Jack didn’t win at a 25% clip from 1981-1990 either.
It’s just what happens.
That’s life.
Watching Tiger play like is reminds me of watching Jordan as a sixth man for the Wizards…sad but age slows us all down.
Woods may still have a few wins in him but we are definitely on the downside of his amazing career.
Pat M
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:51 am
Was this after MJ was betting on games? Tiger and Stiney need to open the checkbook and pay Butch $5 million a year and Stevie $4 million a year. This is really disgraceful and embarassing,
Christosterone
Jun 19, 2015 at 1:54 pm
I have no idea to what you are referring.
Jordan left basketball in 94 and 95 to chase his dream of playing pro baseball for the white sox…
He hit a respectable .227 considering he hadn’t played since high school.
Jordan returned to the NBA where he led the Bulls to 3 more championships.
A few years after his final Bulls retirement he came out of retirement to play for the Wizards where he was a shell of his former self.
That is the feeling I get watching Tiger. Hope that helps answer your obtuse musings.
-Christosterone
Christosterone
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:04 am
To all the butch acolytes: tiger had a better winning percentage(by far) with Haney.
So if he should go back to anyone it should be hank. But we know that’s not gonna happen.
2007 Hoylake was a master class in golf…all 9 shots as Haney put it and putted like a god.
It is perhaps the loss of Steve Williams that has hurt him…though his age is the primary tool of degradation…
Anyhow, woods won 5 times just 2 years ago….he will figure it out and eventually pass Snead but jacks 18 seem unattainable on his current trajectory.
Christosterone
Jun 21, 2015 at 11:36 am
2006 Open Championship….my bad
Greg V
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:02 am
Fat tire bike.
Steve
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:01 am
Well it could only last 3 more years at this level. After that he wont qualify and most likely will lose his tour card, unless there is a rule for wins or majors I dont know about.
No one fears Tiger, it is sad that the second greatest golfer of all time is a joke now. Maybe he should just hang it up. When i saw his instructor on the range Tuesday, filming his swing with a phone, then Tiger looking it over. I knew it was over for this tournament. This isnt a swing problem, this is a mental problem. Maybe he should go see a shrink or someone he can clear his mind with
Pat M
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:04 am
By the end of the year he will be #300th in the world.
Chris
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:20 am
After you win like 15-20 PGA Tour events, you have your tour card for life. Very important rules you know nothing about
JR
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:51 am
Its players that have been on the PGA Tour for 15yrs and have at least 20 wins.
Other players with lifetime exemptions are Vijay Singh, Davis Love III and Tom Watson.
Tiger is not going way unless he just hangs ’em up…
Steve
Jun 19, 2015 at 10:36 am
Very important to who? You, me or Tiger? They dont apply to me and i am quessing you also.
Golf Pro
Jun 19, 2015 at 1:11 pm
He cant lose his card. You clearly know nothing about golf.
Steve
Jun 19, 2015 at 2:10 pm
I know that is important. I think i will play better knowing this. You seem alittle unloved, tell your boyfriend to clean your balls and shaft.
Greg V
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:01 am
He’ll be 40 in December. Many champion golfers have been able to play well in their early 40’s, but Tiger Woods has one thing going against him: the body building. All the upper body work has really caught up with his golf swing; as he nears the end of the back swing, he seems insistent to get the swing over with. The insistence is probably a result of the excess muscle, and the lack of confidence. But Tiger can’t help himself – the lunge from the top is killing him.
To my eye, that is the difference between his driving range swing and the one that catches up with him on the golf course – the rhythm and tempo are absent on the course as he tries to overpower his shots.
If he completely changes his approach to working out, and changes his approach on the course, he can play fine golf again. If I were his conditioning coach, I would get him on a fat time bike for 40 minutes a day for conditioning, and I wouldn’t let him near a weight machine. If I were his caddy, I would make him take an extra club and hit the ball softer.
Tom
Jun 19, 2015 at 8:55 am
Lets kick a man when he s down …feel better now?
other paul
Jun 19, 2015 at 8:46 am
How long until he loses his tour card? Anyone know?
Jon
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:38 am
He has a lifetime membership, so does Phil.
Jon
Jun 19, 2015 at 10:03 am
He has a lifetime membership, so does Phil. As for the Majors, he has a lifetime qualification for The Masters and the PGA Championship and exempt for The Open Championship until he is 60. After 2018 TW’s 10 year exemption will expire and he will have to qualify for the US Open.
Matto
Jun 19, 2015 at 8:05 am
Stop dipping your head so much, and stop trying to swing so godamn hard.
Done.
MartyMoose09
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:01 am
This. Looks like he’s trying to keep up with the young guys and swinging out of his shoes which throws off his balance.
Golf Pro
Jun 19, 2015 at 1:14 pm
His head dip is only 1/3 of Bubba Watson. And Bubba has no issue. Next..
Patricknorm
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:48 am
To Bobby Reyes, time to move on. How Tiger did 2 years ago doesn’t matter anymore. He’s had his back surgically repaired. Clearly there’s a disconnect between his brain and his body under pressure. Right now, Tiger is embarrassing himself in a pathetic manner. So much hatred spewing for Zack. Sometimes the truth hurts or in your case it’s a character debasement. Tiger is many moons away from contending in a major. Sad but true. Go gently Bobby. Quit beating yourself up.
dapadre
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:43 am
This is so typical of a Chinese adage:
There was a man who undertook a journey. About a quarter into the journey people asked where he was going he mentioned the name of the destination but they told him he was going the wrong way. The man told them to mind their business and even belittled them and traveled on. Further during his journey same thing, sir you are going the wrong way, same reaction. On getting to the gates of the city, the gatekeeper of the town asked whom or where he was going to meet in the city. When the man answered the gatekeeper said, Sir you are totally off course. Where you should have gone is the other direction. The man now realizing his mistake asked how do I get there? The gatekeeper said YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE EXACT SAME ROAD BACKWARDS.
The man has two options. Pretend he didnt hear the gatekeeper and enter the city NEVER reaching his destination OR, Swallow his pride go backwards, take and accept that those he met down the road may laugh and say a I TOLD YOU SO, but at least now he will reach his DESTINATION. We all know which is the wisest to do, but many dont do it.
steven
Jun 19, 2015 at 4:40 am
problem is…he is striping it on the range…but can’t take it to the course. too much adrenaline…
dapadre
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:45 am
The driving range is NO true test of a course.
Mo
Jun 21, 2015 at 11:45 pm
So true. I see lots of guys bombing it on the range, then see them later in the bush looking for a ball.
Jake Anderson
Jun 19, 2015 at 4:38 am
Woods is not a good golfer anymore. His swing is lost and he should retire.
adam
Jun 19, 2015 at 7:57 am
Is that what happens when you lose a swing? You just up and quit? The guys 40. He needs a sabbatical and quit being so technical with his swing.
Pat M
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:36 pm
He needs to get his sponsors to pay Butch $5 million to take him back and $4 million to Steve Williams to get him back. My friend is a big Tiger fan and he is blubbering like a baby. He said “I never thought Tiger would be a big loser!”
Only Butch and Stevie can save Tiger now. Without Stevie – Tiger is a nobody.
The dude
Jun 19, 2015 at 4:13 am
Great article Zak! Don’t listen to these wanna be losers ripping the story. Now move on jabronies !!
S
Jun 19, 2015 at 2:33 am
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wendell
Jun 19, 2015 at 2:12 am
i hate to say this however this seems like a trolling article if i ever read one. I mean why wasn’t this article about why we shouldn’t be expecting great things from Ben Crenshaw at the Masters?
James Foster
Jun 19, 2015 at 12:40 am
Why can’t Woods just call up Butch Harmon and tell him that he needs help? Or what about David Leadbetter? Nick Faldo, Ernie Els and Nick Price. Not a bad CV.
dapadre
Jun 19, 2015 at 5:34 am
One word: PRIDE. You and I and even Tiger know that Butch would have that swing back in no time. Tiger is trying to ingrate a swing that is clashing with his other swing thoughts.
Rogue Golf
Jun 19, 2015 at 6:46 am
I worked closely with Butch for a couple of days on his instructional movie a few years ago as of then he said there was no way he would ever teach Tiger again. Tiger insulted him personally in some way, he wouldn’t elaborate but he was open enough to tell me it would never happen, now that was a few years ago and time heals mostly everything but this was nearly a decade since they had parted ways.
As far as Tiger’s swing goes he is definitely on the right track, he’s getting stuck just like he used to, the club is late his lines are good, he just doesn’t trust it and the only thing that will fix that is more practice. Give the guy some time I know he wants to break Jack’s record but we have to be realistic, put in the time and not worry about the record good things will come.
Pat M
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:03 am
Tiger could get the money from sponsors like that big shoe company. Pay Butch $5 million a year and Stevie Williams $4 million a year. It has to help. It would sure be better than being a disgrace and a joke.
Matt
Jun 19, 2015 at 9:05 pm
There is a 0% chance that Butch will ever teach Tiger. Everyone knows about Tiger’s pride so I don’t think he would ever initiate that discussion. More importantly, if you’re Butch Harmon, why would you even want to go back to Tiger? Every jabroni with a keyboard thinks he’s a magical savior who can swoop in and get Tiger back to his dominant ways again. So it’s better to leave everyone thinking thinking that than actually try and end up tarnishing your legacy. Also, it’s not like he’s hurting for students to teach so he doesn’t need the project or probably the money either.
Adam
Jun 19, 2015 at 12:23 am
3 wins in 2012, 5 wins in 2013 with 8 top tens in 16 events played. He finished top 20 in the Masters this year.
He still has the ability to compete, he’s just not doing it. This is the same conversation as in 2009 and he came back then. He’s a little older so I don’t expect he’ll be in the top world rankings anymore but he’s not done.
Dude
Jun 19, 2015 at 12:23 am
Such positivity on this forum.
stu
Jun 19, 2015 at 7:15 am
Tiger is doing great. His swing is coming around. He just has to stick with it! LOL. Feel better?
Pat M
Jun 19, 2015 at 12:13 am
He is 200th in the world and possibly even higher. Maybe golf should focus on players playing good golf versus hackers. It’s over.
cb
Jun 19, 2015 at 3:53 am
Pat M, remember golf is a about traditions and respect. Golf focuses on Tiger because without Tiger golf wouldn’t be where it is today. Ask the young guns who they watched and wanted to be like. They all say Tiger. Oh and the 14 majors and 79 pga tour wins has earned him some respect. Also, a hacker couldn’t finish in the top 20 at the masters.