‘Little Things’: 15 Majors Later, Tiger Woods Pointed Out What Separates a Tour Player From Amateur Golfers in a Candid Conversation Once

To achieve greatness, one must think differently than others. It makes sense that to stand apart from others, you would have to think differently too. Tiger Woods probably understands this better than most people. The golf legend believes it is important to be mentally strong too, and that people’s mindsets are what distinguish them from others.

Having broken an umpteen number of records and achieving great heights in the sport, the 15-time major winner claims that a person’s mentality and approach matter just as much as skill. 

Tiger Woods always plans several moves ahead

In an interview with Golf Digest last year, Woods claimed that mentality separated amateurs from tour players. He said, “I think that’s what separates a tour player from amateur, and what separates consistent winners from the greats.” The golf pro added that many looked at golf like a game of checkers or chess.

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“You’re thinking 20 moves ahead, 30 moves ahead,” he stated. “One little mistake over a 72-hole period can cost you a tournament.” Woods claims that being 20 or 30 steps ahead is how one achieves greatness. He believes that the mindset of being able to focus, plan ahead, and make the right choices defines you as a player.

The 82-time PGA Tour winner claimed that you didn’t need to outplay your opponent, but just out-think them. He said, “I’m not going to out-ball strike you to death. I’m not going to out-putt you to death, but there’s no reason why I can’t out-think you.”

Woods says that the little things matter too

The golf legend explained that on the course, “little things” added up. He said that simple things like where the flag was and how the wind was needed to be considered too. Woods explained that every tiny thing needed a detailed analysis.

He claimed that the greats often questioned all the little things, like where they should play and what club would be best. Woods further stated that it was thinking like this that had allowed him to excel. He said this was the “course management” that had helped him achieve the wins he had.

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Do you agree with Woods, and do you think the other pros think similarly? Let us know in the comments below.