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