| Tiger Woods is the undisputed king of professional | | | | Long before he swings for that first hole, Tiger plans |
| golf. With a smooth technique you could set your | | | | the whole game ahead. He prepares himself for the |
| watch by, he makes winning those championships | | | | game mentally and emotionally. This involves |
| look like a walk in the park. | | | | relaxation, and deciding his game plan beforehand. |
| Imagine if you could sit with Tiger for a few minutes | | | | An awkward, uncertain first shot is a sure-fire |
| and pick his brain to help improve your game. Here | | | | rhythm-killer. |
| are some great golf tips from Tiger Woods. | | | | Keep Things Steady |
| It's All About Rhythm | | | | To keep your rhythm going, you have to keep the |
| Every player has their own natural rhythm. Some | | | | tempo steady. When you get stressed, you start to |
| players are energetic and full of motion; others are | | | | speed things up. All that nervous energy makes you |
| stoic and deep in concentration. | | | | hurry to the next hole, and you end up making silly |
| Tiger says that when he's playing his best, everything | | | | mistakes you wouldn't have made otherwise. |
| he does is just second nature. He just goes with the | | | | The next time you watch Tiger play, pay attention |
| flow, and there's little else involved. That's because | | | | to the way he walks to the next hole. Even after a |
| he's found just the right groove that suits his natural | | | | great shot, you'll never see him rush on to the next |
| rhythm. | | | | one. He'll pump his fist, smile, and stroll to the next |
| If the rhythm's off, Tiger misses a swing or two. | | | | hole with the same leisurely pace. |
| When things are flowing for him, he has to work a | | | | Tiger recommends a good pre-routine warm-up that |
| little to get it back into a natural rhythm. | | | | helps you get into a relaxed frame of mind. This will |
| So, how do you learn to keep your natural rhythm? | | | | get you started on the right foot. For more info see |
| There are a few ways Tiger suggests to help you | | | | on golf course. |
| find your groove and keep it. | | | | Posture Means Perfect |
| Stick To Your Routine | | | | When asked for practical golf tips, Tiger Woods |
| Rhythm and consistency are important, so how you | | | | always mentions posture. Tiger always stands |
| get ready both physically and mentally for the game | | | | straight and tall, a decent distance from the ball so |
| is essential. Tiger has a practice routine that he does | | | | that he can keep his chin up. Lots of golfers (including |
| before every single game. He uses the same clubs, | | | | Tiger when he was a beginner) put their address |
| and the last club he uses for his pre-game warm-up is | | | | position too close to the ball, and end up having to |
| the one he plans to use for the first hole. | | | | bow their head down too much. Tiger says to keep |
| The point isn't to practice swinging, but to get into | | | | a good distance away so you don't have to lean |
| your groove. | | | | over the ball. |
| The First Hole Is The Most Important | | | | |