How To Play Golf Like Tiger Woods

By: Jessica Mousseau

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Do you want to learn how to play golf like Tiger Woods? You may have always enjoyed watching Tiger Woods win golf  tournament after golf tournament and wondered if it would ever be possible for you to play golf like Tiger Woods. It won’t be easy, but it isn’t impossible.

  1. Think and plan ahead for each shot just like Tiger Woods would. As soon as you have taken your current golf shot and seen where the ball landed, start right then planning how you are going to approach the next shot. Figure out several scenarios while the other members of your foursome are taking their turns, and then make the final decision right before you reach your ball.

  2. Know your limits and play within them so that you can build your golf skills and confidence. Then, after you have played within your limits for a while, play against someone much better than you. If it’s at all possible, play against a true professional player comparable to Tiger Woods. (Charity golf tournaments offer a great opportunity to to this.) Rather than be intimidated, you might end up playing your best game ever, because you took the time to firmly settle into your comfort zone before attempting anything bigger or new.

  3. Practice, practice, practice. If you want to play golf like Tiger Woods, you have to practice. He still does.

  4. Most importantly, however, remember why you started playing golf in the first place, (for fun, exercise, or to help you in your professional dealings) and don’t forget that. It does no good to learn to play golf like Tiger Woods if you end up not enjoying the game.

Posted on: Jul. 03, 2010