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Tiger Woods breaks down his famous ‘Nine Window’ warm-up drill

Published

2 years ago

Nov 3, 2021

Tiger Woods is widely considered to be the best iron player of all time, and the magic behind his ‘Nine Window’ warm-up drill has long intrigued golf fans.

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In a video uploaded recently by TaylorMade, the 15-time major champion gave a fantastic in-depth breakdown of the routine to TM Rep Chris Trott.

In the vid, Woods demonstrates how he pulls off the shots, which comprises of three straight iron shots, three draws, and three fades, all with a low, mid and high trajectory.

Here are a few highlights, but make sure to check out the video in full below.

How to hit the ball low, medium and high (2:38)

TW: “Obviously, the easiest thing to do is play the ball back in your stance (for the low trajectory). That adds an element of a draw to it, so for me to hit a low-straight one like that, I move the ball maybe half a ball back in my stance. But I do stand closer to it to get me on top of the golf ball. And then, from there, I really concentrate on my follow-through to determine how high I want to hit it.

So my dad used to say, want to hit one low? Have your hands stop around rib high. Want to hit it a little higher? Have them stop about shoulder height. Want to hit the highest shot you possibly can? Make sure your hands finish above your head.”

On the shaped shots (3:55)

CT: “Do you ever manipulate handle position in relation to ball position? So, handle forward for draw, handle back for fade?”

TW: “Absolutely not. I do it all with my hands and my clubface. I’ve never even thought about hand and shaft angle and all that stuff; I don’t understand it.”

Tiger also stressed how each shot, regardless of whether it’s a draw or fade, is always center strike.

On Visualisation and how Nine Windows helps in competition (5:35)

CT: This is a range session, but the visualisation you will go through, I’ve heard you talk about red flag and turn it, we’re into the cut shots now, would you go middle of the green and turn it, and pick a start line and pick a defined finish line?

TW (Points to small ball on edge of green): “So I’ll start this golf ball at that little ball there and then cut it to the right palm tree.

When I get into a tournament situation, under the gun, I don’t think of anything but that (Nine windows). Now, do I do a hell of a lot of position work? Yes. In front of a mirror or on the range? Yes. But if I have to hit a shot now, to play this shot in a tournament, how I talked you through that little cut, where I need that ball to start off at that little ball and end at the tree, that’s all how I’m looking at this golf shot and feeling it.”

How the Nine Windows drill relates to his putting (8:04)

TW: “That’s how I putt. I put to the picture. All this information, I’m taking it into account, and then I’m putting to a picture, or I’m hitting my shot to my picture. So that gets rid of all mechanical thoughts. I just put all the information in, and the shot I want to hit, and how far I want it to go, what trajectory you want and then it’s all on my feel.”

Watch the full video below.

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54-hole golf tour deemed eligible for OWGR points…but it’s not LIV

Published

19 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

After a seventeen-month application process, a 54-hole golf tour was deemed eligible for OWGR points.

Unfortunately, for LIV Golf and their fans, it was the Clutch Pro Tour.

After the decision, which is effective immediately, OWGR chairman Peter Dawson issued a statement.

“This is a significant milestone for golf, and OWGR is deeply encouraged by the achievement and the continued efforts in developing the sport of golf in the United Kingdom.”

“We look forward to watching the progress of the Clutch Pro Tour as it continues to play a key role in the development of players from the region,” Dawson added.

OWGR Announcement
Read more here – https://t.co/7J4bFpawqv #OWGR #OfficialWorldGolfRanking pic.twitter.com/ZfBJWCFAm8

— OWGR (@OWGRltd) April 25, 2024

The Clutch Pro Tour operates in the United Kingdom and features a 36-hole cut. It also has an open qualifying school.

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Charlie Woods attempting to qualify for spot at 2024 U.S. Open

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23 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

As first reported by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, Charlie Woods will be attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

The first stage of qualifying for this year’s tournament will be an 18-hole local event on Thursday, April 25th, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

There will be 84 players in the field, five of which will reach the 36-hole qualifier that will take place in June.

Earlier this season, Charlie attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, and struggled, shooting an 86.

If the younger Woods is able to qualify, he will tee it up in the same field as his father in a few months at one of the more historic U.S. Open venues.

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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

2 days ago

Apr 24, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.

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One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:

“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.

Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”

And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech. He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly. Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy. He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for. There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind. World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.

Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”

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