Okay, so I’ve always been fascinated by Tiger Woods’ golf swing. It’s just so smooth and powerful. And I saw this video the other day of his iron swing in super slow motion, and I was like, “I gotta try to break that down.”
So, first, I watched a ton of videos. I mean, a TON. Regular speed, slow motion, everything I could find. Just getting a feel for the overall motion, you know?
My Practice Breakdown
- Setup: I focused on mirroring his stance. Wide base, slight knee bend, good posture. Felt awkward at first, but I kept adjusting.
- Backswing: This was the tough part. I tried to keep my arms straight and rotate my shoulders, just like Tiger. My back felt tight, man! I realized I’m not as flexible as I thought.
- Downswing: I focused on that famous “lag” he gets. Tried to keep my wrists cocked for as long as possible. Definitely didn’t get it perfect, but I could feel the potential power.
- Impact: This is where it all comes together, right? I tried to swing through the ball, not at it. Harder than it sounds!
- Follow-through: I watched how Tiger finishes high and balanced. Tried to emulate that, but I was all over the place at first.
I spent a good hour at the range, just hitting balls and trying to incorporate these elements. It was frustrating at times, I’m not gonna lie. I shanked a few, topped a few, even whiffed once or twice (don’t tell anyone!).
But, slowly, I started to feel a difference. My swing felt a little smoother, a little more connected. I even hit a few that felt really solid, really powerful.
It’s a work in progress, for sure. I’m not going to be hitting it like Tiger anytime soon. But it was cool to try to break down his swing and see what I could learn. Definitely gave me a new appreciation for how good he really is.
I recorded myself, too. Watching it back, I could see where I was going wrong and where I was making progress.
It will be fun to continue practicing!
