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February 16, 2023, Pacific Palisades, California, USA: Tiger Woods at the eighteenth hole during Day 1 of the Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday February 16, 2023 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. ARIANA RUIZ/PI Pacific Palisades USA – ZUMAp124 20230216_zaa_p124_025 Copyright: xArianaxRuizx. Image Credits: IMAGO
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February 16, 2023, Pacific Palisades, California, USA: Tiger Woods at the eighteenth hole during Day 1 of the Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday February 16, 2023 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. ARIANA RUIZ/PI Pacific Palisades USA – ZUMAp124 20230216_zaa_p124_025 Copyright: xArianaxRuizx. Image Credits: IMAGO
Who doesn’t know Tiger Woods? When thinking about some of the greatest players of all time, the legend’s name automatically comes to mind instantly. Fans often admire his success and young golfers aspire to become like him someday. However, only a few true Woods fans know what goes on inside the golfer’s head while he’s in it to win it. And he once talked about how he mentally goes forward to strategize and perform in tournaments.
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Tiger Woods explains his golf mindset
Woods is an inspiration to millions of people around the world. The 15x major winner has won more hearts than tournaments with his mind-blowing performances. Being a PGA Tour loyalist, Woods is currently one of the most important and influential players on the tour. And most major operational and organizational decisions go through the golf legend.
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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Tiger Woods looks on after his birdie putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2023, at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire GOLF: FEB 16 PGA, Golf Herren – The Genesis Invitational Icon2302160011. Image Credits: IMAGO
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But it has taken something very special in the golfer to reach where he is today. His hard work and passion for the sport combined with his GOAT mindset are highly responsible for getting him on this pedestal, and setting it up for others to look up to. And he once talked about how mental skills are equally important as physical fitness and health to become a great player.
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In a video recently shared by cmccormickgolf in collaboration with altusperformance, Woods speaks about how various players think during professional tournaments. “I think that’s what separates a tour player from amateur and…consistent winners from the greats”, the golf star said. “Some are playing checkers where some are playing chess. You’re thinking 20-30 moves ahead. One little mistake over a 72-hole period can cost you a tournament.”
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February 16, 2023, Pacific Palisades, California, USA: Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on hole one during Day 1 of the Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament on Thursday February 16, 2023 at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. ARIANA RUIZ/PI Pacific Palisades USA – ZUMAp124 20230216_zaa_p124_039 Copyright: xArianaxRuizx. Image Credits: IMAGO
“It’s the little things that add up,” he added. The golfer said he thinks about where the flag is, and even which shots to miss to perform better. He mentioned that he can’t possibly out putt a player, but he can certainly outthink them all. “There’s no reason I can’t outthink you”
According to the golf great, the mindset of a player highly defines how he is going to perform in a tournament. And that is what differentiates Woods from most of his competitors on the field.
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