At the age of 25, Tiger Woods already ranked as one of the greatest golfers of all time. How I Play Golf is Tiger's debut instructional guide on the mental, physical, and emotional approach to the sport he has mastered. Rather than telling readers how to golf, Woods tells readers how he golfs. Describes how he pitches, punches, chips, and blasts irons and woods from the tee and the fairway. A few things that have helped his game: a consistent preshot routine and lightening up on the grip (especially when putting). Betraying his expertise, Tiger harps on some aspects of golf many of us have never considered: for example, what is the proper approach to a ball resting in an incidental sand divot in the middle of the fairway? How should one grip a three-wood for a short chip to the green, hit a mud-splotched ball, or a ball partially submerged in water?
In addition to mechanical instruction, Tiger describes the physical preparation and mental approach that have enabled him to play this bedeviling sport for fun and profit.
Though Tiger's been golfing since his days in the crib, he hasn't always had the habits of a champion. There isn't a harder worker on the tour; indeed, there isn't anybody who so personifies golf as does Tiger Woods. Understanding how he plays and approaches the sport will help readers reduce their handicap significantly.
Just as Tiger copied Jack Nicklaus's interlocking grip, readers may adopt Tiger's techniques. Upon finishing the book, one could proudly claim (in the spirit of the Nike commercials), "I am Tiger Woods!" (Brenn Jones.)
From the Publisher There is simply no athlete quite like Tiger Woods. His domination of golf is unparalleled. His achievements at the beginning of his career are extraordinary. And his approach to the game, from the power of his drives to the discipline of his mind, stands a cut above that of his competitors.
Now Tiger Woods has written his book about how he plays golf, offering us an intimate view of both his game---mental arid physical-and his unique personality on and off the course. Golf fans everywhere have been waiting for this guide-the first and only how-to authorized by Tiger Woods. In it, Tiger reveals how he leaned the game backward-from the green to the tee. He clearly methodically analyzes every aspect of the sport, from lining up a putt to following through on a tee shot, from choosing the right club to keeping his focus after a bad shot. With hundreds of brilliant photos, Tiger uses a frame-by-frame approach to explain his golf fundamentals, examining his personal intricacies of grip, stance, ball position, balance, rhythm, and routine.
As Tiger shows us how he does it, and how he has learned to make changes in his own game, he helps us improve ours with some of his favorite techniques and tips, including: Tiger's six keys to a great Backswing -- The biggest, most common mistake in putting and how to avoid it How to psyche yourself up for a key shot, and how to "throttle back" when you need to: How to practice your golf shots-,and have fun The "knockdown" shot-learn how to keep a ball out of high winds and heading its tote direction you want it to go Tiger's do's and don'ts of course management, including knowing when and when not to lay up Tiger's best exercises to upgrade your strength and flexibility. Indeed, this book may be the ultimate golf lesson.
