I was thrilled to spend yesterday afternoon and evening with my family, celebrating my Mom’s birthday. As a result, I just found out last night that Tiger had reeled in Sean O’Hair and claimed another victory at Arnie’s Bay Hill event. Apparently Tiger’s going to be OK after his knee procedure!
I did get to listen to Tiger’s interview this morning, and saw the footage of his winning putt, and a couple things jumped out at me as I watched and listened.
Tiger said a couple things during his interview that really struck a chord with me. As you know, I’ve spent the winter compiling my putting system into a book called Banana Putting, so I’m kind of tuned into what the Tour guys and girls say and so regarding putting. Tiger’s comment about his winning putt was that he “hit it right where he was looking.” Excellent concept, and a great thing to do. Where do you suppose he was looking?
Many would reply at the hole, or at the “apex” of the putt. I have a difference of opinion. Tiger was looking down his start line, not at either of the targets mentioned previously. Watching the footage confirms this. Tiger’s eyes were looking down the start line of his putt, and that was his only focus. Under my Banana Putting system, this would receive an impressive A+ for adhering to the rules.
Tiger made another comment about his putt that is interesting. I’ll paraphrase, but he said something like “…I knew if I played it far enough left…” Great stuff. He knows that thinking in terms of playing more break versus less break will give him a great chance for success. One of the things I discuss in my book is how golfers have a hard time aiming the ball very far away from the cup. Tiger used one of my key points in finding a reason to play more break. Again, I give Mr. Woods an A+.
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