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The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods

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I bought this book when it came out in 2013 and until a few months ago it had been untouched on my Kindle. It’s hard to believe it was over 4 years ago and Tiger’s crash (pun intended) was even earlier. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to read it.

I’d been a Tiger Woods fan since his historic 1997 win at the Masters. In fact, I almost never watch a golf tournament unless he is playing. The excitement just isn’t there for me unless he’s in contention, which was pretty much every tournament he played for over a decade.

Through the book, Hank Haney gives us a lot of insight into Tiger’s personality. Many things make a lot more sense. At the same time, the book is one man’s view of Tiger. No matter what I read, at the end of the day, I’m still a fan of Tiger Woods the golfer.

If you’re a golf fan or even just a sports fan, I recommend reading this book. You’ll get a rare look into what it’s like working with one of the greatest professional athletes in history.

Tiger’s Choose Your Own Adventure Golf Course

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Tiger Woods designed a unique golf experience named the Oasis Short Course in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I’ve never heard of a place built like this, but it sounds fun. The course has 12 greens where golfers can choose different arrangements to play in about an hour. If we had courses like this all over it would open up the game to a lot more people who don’t have time for a typical 9 or 18 hole round of golf.

Missing Tiger at the Masters

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It’s a weird feeling not having him here, isn’t it?” Mickelson said. “He’s been such a mainstay in professional golf and the majors. It’s awkward to not have him here. I hope he gets back soon. I mean, I hope he’s back for the other majors, and as much as I want to win and […]

Predictions for Tiger Woods in 2008

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Tiger Woods has been dominating the PGA Tour since August of 2007. All of the sports coverage on TV and on the web is saying it will be a special year. I think we all can agree. Woods looks unstoppable. I’m willing to go out on a limb and make some predictions.

In 2008, I predict Tiger Woods will:

  • win 12 or more tournaments, passing both Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus on the all-time win list. Yes, I realize he only played 15 events in 2006 and 16 in 2007.
  • win the Grand Slam (which would actually be 5 majors in a row)
  • lower his scoring average from last year’s 67.79.
  • go 2 for 2, winning the FedExCup
  • break the streak for consecutive tournaments won, held by Byron Nelson with 11 in a row. Woods currently has won 4 in a row and 6 of the last 7 (his only loss was by one stroke).

Those are some pretty bold predictions, but Tiger has been unstoppable since August of 2007 and shows no signs of letting up. if anything, he’s been looking better and better in each tournament since then. After the Presidents Cup he went 2 months without touching a golf club and won the Target World Challenge with ease. I didn’t make any predictions regarding end of the year awards, because Tiger always cleans house.

Most of us agree this is going to be a big year for Woods, but will it be as good as I predict? I know I’ll be paying close attention.