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The 60-Yard Bunker Shot
4 April 2002 by Tiger Woods Your lie dictates what you can do, but if you draw a reasonable lie, the shot isn't as tough as it seems. I like to play a long explosion with a 9-iron or pitching wedge. The key is being aggressive and using an open clubface and stance. Try to hit a little closer to the ball than for a normal explosion shot to get more distance, and accelerate the clubhead to a full finish. |
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How to Putt
Well Under Pressure 25 February 2002 by Tiger Woods In my mind, the best way to putt well under pressure is by sticking to a good preshot routine. If you do that, it becomes a safety net for several reasons: It allows me to stay in rhythm; it enables me to analyze the key elements of a shot; and most importantly, it helps me deal with pressure. My preshot routine actually starts when I first walk up to my ball and mark it. Believe it or not, my feet can actually feel the terrain, and I scan the topography while others are putting. |
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After I replace my ball, leaving my marker down until I’m ready to putt, here is my routine: I look over the putt from behind the ball; I walk to the hole from the high side to determine slope and speed; As I walk back, I check the cup for the direction of the grain, then crouch behind the hole to check for subtle breaks; Finally, I check the low side of the hole to confirm my read on the top side, take one last look from behind the ball, then remove my marker. I take a couple practice strokes while looking at my line to get a final feel for speed, then I put the putter behind the ball, take one last look, and stroke the ball. I try not to move my head until long after the ball is gone |
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How to Escape from Heavy
Rough 22 January 2002 by Tiger Woods The keys to playing from deep rough are generating clubhead speed and controlling the clubface. Position the ball toward the back of your stance and open the clubface slightly. The latter will help you get the ball up quickly and counteract the tendency of the grass to grab the hosel and close the face. Align your body slightly left of the target, because the open clubface will send the ball to the right if the grass does not close it. Apply extra grip pressure with your left hand to keep the clubhead square through impact. Also, take the club back a little higher on your backswing. For best results, remember to grip the club firmly throughout the shot
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