Throughout Tiger Woods’ legendary career, the green was often the backdrop to his most iconic moments – where tournaments ended with a single putt.
It was Woods’ smooth, confident swing that gave him the uncanny ability to make seemingly impossible putts. But this was not just a byproduct of natural talent. It was the result of thousands of hours of meticulous practice and careful preparation.
After all, it was Woods’ “quiet work” that produced his loudest moments — and it was a workout he trusted above all others.
The preferred exercise for placing the tiger, explained
It goes by many names—the goalie drill, the two-tee drill, the one-handed drill—and is as easy to set up as it is to execute.
Start by finding a flat spot about four feet from the hole and set up as if you were going to hit a putt. Place one mallet in front of your toe and another directly behind your heel, forming a small “gate.”
The aim of the exercise is to get the meter through the gate without hitting any of the posts.
You can adjust the gate size depending on your skill level. Beginners may want to start with a slightly larger opening and gradually narrow it down to match the Woods setup.
Woods starts the drill using only his right hand or the footprint on the glove. If done correctly, the shot should slide across the top as the face is directed at impact – resulting in shots that start on line.
However, any face contortion will cause you to tap one or both fingers – giving you instant feedback on your stroke.
After a few one-handed strokes, Woods then adds his upper hand, continuing the drill while maintaining the same focus. He then alternates between one-handed and normal grip, keeping the emphasis on control and stability.
While this drill will help you learn to consistently find the sweet spot, the real key to maintaining clutch shots is practice—as evidenced by the unmistakable wear mark on his famous shooter Scotty Cameron, a silent record of his thousands of reps.
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