He had a lot of power but not a lot of control back them...Tiger said himself that he won the 97 masters because of his good timing....and he knew he can't rely on that forever so he had Butch to revamp his swing which resulted in his legendary 2000 season...
Back when Tiger enjoyed golf tournaments. Now, he can't wait to beat Jack's record and get the hell out of the spot light. Probably will never see him after that.
you know you see a big change in someone and wonder how good they once was and tiger here showed how he played with lot of heart and pssion now a days you see him plying game that is hard and technical all he needs to do is let all the crap that he is doing now and just play golf.
I love this video for many reasons... but my favorite... at 0.43.... the little boy says "Tiger" He looks at him and gives him a little head nod... What happend to that Tiger?
This video should be required viewing for all kids and young athletes...it's touching...and a reminder of the destructive power of greed (him and others)...this is aweome.
Yeah , this has to be the best video clip of Tiger on Youtube. Wow he was only 21. I watched him in Sydney at the Australian Open a couple of weeks ago , he seemed quite relaxed , especially on the practise day, signing autographs etc. He didn`t quite win but he looked VERY close and left a lot of puts out there.
He never knew how great this week would turn out in this video, we will never see another Masters like 97', 05', or the 2000 U.S. we will remember but they can never be forgotten or outdone.
@sportingmoments is it me or, or tigers back swing was alot slower back than compared to now, i read a article that every time he would do a swing change his swing will pick up the pace, because of his muscle and motor patterns were very different to every swing, he had to force his muscles into positions making it tense and moving quickly
anyone notice how smooth - almost slow - his backswing is compared to his rather quick move since haney/foley? Also i love his transition it's like s split second pause at the top and then boom all the way through with no holdback whatsoever. I wonder what that swing could could have done to a high-tech graphite shaft and a pro V1...
he would still be the longest hitter on tour w/ if he had this swing....131 mph when he let it all out back then!! and that was w/ a 43 inch steel shafted driver.....his swing maxes out at 125 mph nowadays...
@MFBueno63 Tigers tall but not as tall as dustin or bubba. Tiger never hit the ball nearly as far as bubba. bubba just has a longer swing. plus its not about the driving its about the wedge game. you only hit the driver 14 times but within a 100yds is where they make there $
what does height have to do w/ anything....Tigers clubhead speedback then was 131 mph...Bubba is around 126-127....w/ today's equipment Tiger would be the longest hitter oon tour still...its not about length of swing.....Robert Garrigus and JB Holmes have 2 of the shortest swings on tour and they are just as long as Bubba..
@MFBueno63 height has a lot to do with everything. thats why guys like tom kite, tom watson, fred funk, etc dont hit it long because they are shorter. Taller guys generally hit the ball further. Tigers average swing speed was just like 127 never 131. And it doesnt matter how long he hits it because he cant keep it down the middle. so if he hit it another 40 yards he'd just be 40yds deeper in the trees. Distance means nothing
I love this video for many reasons... but my favorite... at 0.43.... the little boy says "Tiger" He looks at him and gives him a little head nod... What happend to that Tiger?
@titleistprov69 $1 billion happened to that Tiger!! If that was Ballesteros or onr of the others like Tom Watson, it would of been a wink, a smile and a wave.
What happened was 10 million other kids and adults after that said, "Hey Tiger" and after a while he just started ignoring them.
If someone sees Tiger Woods on the course or in public all they're thinking about is themselves and getting an autograph, a picture or just talking to him instead of thinking about him and his personal space.
If I were him I'd ignore most of you idiots too. He doesn't want you people bothering him. Unfortunately people are too selfish and stupid to realize that.
@bigsleep32 As you've got it sussed, where do you think Tiger's huge bank balance came from then? Yeah your quite right why should't he be able to have his space, I mean it's not like he wanted any of this or practiced for it or strived to reach it!
@titleistprov69 maybe because then it was just one little boy. Now everyone on the golf course shouts it. If he did a little nod to everyone who says tiger it would look like he was having a fit.
@titleistprov69 Totally agree. You can see the confidence he has in his golf game, looks totally relaxed and under control. He needs to watch this video about 50 times.
@vincekooyman i agree. its brown nosing wanting to connect with a famous person in some way. they sound like they never seen a good tee shot before and like everything he does is so magical. just a simple hand clap will do.
@titleistprov69 at the US open at pebble beach i yelled at him to finish the race on the 16th hole when he walked by me and he turned to me smiled and tipped his hat... he's still the same old guy!
i hate his new swing , so robotic to me , he must return to his old '' oley '' swing , super fast hips , shut club face at the top , and strong grip . GO TIGER ! YOU'RE THE MAN BABYY !!!
He had a lot of power but not a lot of control back them...Tiger said himself that he won the 97 masters because of his good timing....and he knew he can't rely on that forever so he had Butch to revamp his swing which resulted in his legendary 2000 season...
cgasucks 2 days ago
Back when Tiger enjoyed golf tournaments. Now, he can't wait to beat Jack's record and get the hell out of the spot light. Probably will never see him after that.
Tikiman03 1 week ago
Sure its a better swing than now, but hes 36 now and not 21.
atengnr 1 week ago
baby, baby, baby where did my swing go...
madmax1mus 2 weeks ago
very nice how he nods to the young kid at around 0:40, you dont see that anymore
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you know you see a big change in someone and wonder how good they once was and tiger here showed how he played with lot of heart and pssion now a days you see him plying game that is hard and technical all he needs to do is let all the crap that he is doing now and just play golf.
Golfpro411 1 month ago
thumbs up if you think this is a better swing than now
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I love this video for many reasons... but my favorite... at 0.43.... the little boy says "Tiger" He looks at him and gives him a little head nod... What happend to that Tiger?
titleistprov69 1 year ago 67 :)
noodynoodz 1 month ago
at 0:31 you can see half of his tee landing past the bunker lol
silowhore 1 month ago
@silowhore you're kidding right? that was the ball O_O
4117oscar 1 month ago
@4117oscar lol yeah you're right, it just didn't look that far away until you said that
silowhore 1 month ago
:25 was the first time they realized the course needed to be longer
TLUDaProf 1 month ago
holy toledo. haha 0.16
huckleberryfindehaas 2 months ago
This video should be required viewing for all kids and young athletes...it's touching...and a reminder of the destructive power of greed (him and others)...this is aweome.
SD1Chargers 2 months ago
This is one of my favorite videos of Tiger.
chriscampbell9377 3 months ago
That's incredible that he was able to aim straight over that bunker and carry it on that par 5 9th. Amazing.
MrElculver2424 3 months ago
Yeah , this has to be the best video clip of Tiger on Youtube. Wow he was only 21. I watched him in Sydney at the Australian Open a couple of weeks ago , he seemed quite relaxed , especially on the practise day, signing autographs etc. He didn`t quite win but he looked VERY close and left a lot of puts out there.
pendo8881 3 months ago
at :27 sounded like a collective orgasm.
MyFavoriteRapSongs 3 months ago
how far was that second shot...? It looked like 100 yards
sportsman214 4 months ago
He never knew how great this week would turn out in this video, we will never see another Masters like 97', 05', or the 2000 U.S. we will remember but they can never be forgotten or outdone.
LtDansGamertag 4 months ago
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nikepumps123 4 months ago
I want him back.
debeleke 4 months ago
It was great to watch him out there with a smile on. Having a good, stress free, time.
bballshawty6304 4 months ago
now thats the Tiger we all love
tikibuddy25 5 months ago
how inspiring... thanks for uploading.
xxxDave24xxx 5 months ago
his old swing is better :(
legoandstuff100 5 months ago
@sportingmoments is it me or, or tigers back swing was alot slower back than compared to now, i read a article that every time he would do a swing change his swing will pick up the pace, because of his muscle and motor patterns were very different to every swing, he had to force his muscles into positions making it tense and moving quickly
helenathena 6 months ago
I love his swing. Its so smooth and balanced
worldblogger 6 months ago
i bet the members of Augusta HATE the fact a black man has to play once a year LOL
mrUMMbongo 6 months ago
That...is the best golf swing in history...tiger at his prime :P
Thealbatrossking 7 months ago 6
@Thealbatrossking no definitely in 2000. This swing had to much timing. In 2000 he was unbeatable at any given time.
Whaleshark1993 2 weeks ago
To bad he couldnt do that this year. his swings gotten worse over the years if i belive so i think that he tore alot of cartlege in his leg?
CardsNSuch 9 months ago
old king cobra driver, with bore thru shaft
bicklesby1 10 months ago
where did this smiley tiger go :(
ols619 10 months ago
this video makes me smile :)
sipesey15 10 months ago
nice shirt
epajrgolf 11 months ago
amazing video, amazing amazing
sipesey15 1 year ago
sweet video!
jdizzlenelly 1 year ago
anyone notice how smooth - almost slow - his backswing is compared to his rather quick move since haney/foley? Also i love his transition it's like s split second pause at the top and then boom all the way through with no holdback whatsoever. I wonder what that swing could could have done to a high-tech graphite shaft and a pro V1...
maxwells1987 1 year ago
@maxwells1987 that pause at the top then the boom wrecked his knee
bubbawatsonisbeast 9 months ago
@maxwells1987
he would still be the longest hitter on tour w/ if he had this swing....131 mph when he let it all out back then!! and that was w/ a 43 inch steel shafted driver.....his swing maxes out at 125 mph nowadays...
MFBueno63 9 months ago
@MFBueno63 its called age buddy
sportsman214 9 months ago
@sportsman214
im well aware....im just sayin, he would still be longer than the likes of Dustin, Bubba, etc.. if he had this swing...
MFBueno63 9 months ago
@MFBueno63 Tigers tall but not as tall as dustin or bubba. Tiger never hit the ball nearly as far as bubba. bubba just has a longer swing. plus its not about the driving its about the wedge game. you only hit the driver 14 times but within a 100yds is where they make there $
sportsman214 9 months ago
@sportsman214
what does height have to do w/ anything....Tigers clubhead speedback then was 131 mph...Bubba is around 126-127....w/ today's equipment Tiger would be the longest hitter oon tour still...its not about length of swing.....Robert Garrigus and JB Holmes have 2 of the shortest swings on tour and they are just as long as Bubba..
MFBueno63 9 months ago
@MFBueno63 height has a lot to do with everything. thats why guys like tom kite, tom watson, fred funk, etc dont hit it long because they are shorter. Taller guys generally hit the ball further. Tigers average swing speed was just like 127 never 131. And it doesnt matter how long he hits it because he cant keep it down the middle. so if he hit it another 40 yards he'd just be 40yds deeper in the trees. Distance means nothing
sportsman214 9 months ago
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MFBueno63 9 months ago
@sportsman214 That is not true distance is important if you can hit it far and straight you certainly have an advantage.
f0cusen 9 months ago
@f0cusen it is good to hit it long but distance has no relevance in scoring. Read Dave Pelz Short Game Bible - then you'll understand
sportsman214 9 months ago
@sportsman214 distance is valueable if you can hit the ball straight otherwise it's just pointless.
f0cusen 9 months ago
Fantastic Clip
MrZacksmith 1 year ago
its crazy how slow his downswing looks compared to his swing now. But he still hit it a mile back then
TheBull06 1 year ago
that must have been awesome being there live for his 97 masters win.
lilceazy87 1 year ago
Man His Swing Was So Awesome Then ( In My Opinion ) Loads of torque, Closed at the top, then BAM!
CiaranRooney125 1 year ago
His knee problem is resulted from this kind of swing
misterkennedy314159 1 year ago
Great Video, Thanks for the upload :)
CiaranRooney125 1 year ago
Damn. I love this video and that swing!
whataboutchase 1 year ago
I love this video for many reasons... but my favorite... at 0.43.... the little boy says "Tiger" He looks at him and gives him a little head nod... What happend to that Tiger?
titleistprov69 1 year ago 68
@titleistprov69 Brilliant :)
CiaranRooney125 1 year ago
@titleistprov69 life happened. great comment though
nikepumps123 11 months ago
@titleistprov69 this is a practice round shit bird he is relaxed go have your wah wah time else where because tiger will still do that now
kjackboy1 11 months ago
@kjackboy1
thanks for proving how much of a dumbass you are....
titleistprov69 11 months ago
@titleistprov69 are you sure it wasn't one of his women?
marinoman100 10 months ago
@titleistprov69 $1 billion happened to that Tiger!! If that was Ballesteros or onr of the others like Tom Watson, it would of been a wink, a smile and a wave.
LaminaDieWills 9 months ago
What happened was 10 million other kids and adults after that said, "Hey Tiger" and after a while he just started ignoring them.
If someone sees Tiger Woods on the course or in public all they're thinking about is themselves and getting an autograph, a picture or just talking to him instead of thinking about him and his personal space.
If I were him I'd ignore most of you idiots too. He doesn't want you people bothering him. Unfortunately people are too selfish and stupid to realize that.
bigsleep32 9 months ago
@bigsleep32
yeah,, guess you've never asked for an autograph have you?
titleistprov69 9 months ago
@bigsleep32 As you've got it sussed, where do you think Tiger's huge bank balance came from then? Yeah your quite right why should't he be able to have his space, I mean it's not like he wanted any of this or practiced for it or strived to reach it!
TIGERWOODSBOYFRIEND 8 months ago
@titleistprov69 Practice rounds he still does...its in competition that he shuts everyone out...even Phil is that way!!
PUArtista 8 months ago
@titleistprov69 .........fame. Killer of good men.
remmy100 8 months ago
@remmy100 life ... killer of good men..
QuotaPBaby 6 months ago
@QuotaPBaby indeed.
remmy100 6 months ago
@titleistprov69 maybe because then it was just one little boy. Now everyone on the golf course shouts it. If he did a little nod to everyone who says tiger it would look like he was having a fit.
tryder1991 8 months ago
@titleistprov69 its a practice round though so hes probably not as focused
chishredfilms 7 months ago
@titleistprov69 well said
shivom90 6 months ago
@titleistprov69 its a practice round...you dont see this on tele. Unless Tiger ignores people in practice round today
mizping19 5 months ago
@titleistprov69 He got pissed off because he cant play no more... but he will be back.
Stratastorm 5 months ago
@titleistprov69 he also gives him a cheeky wink cause hes a top bloke :D
Bweggle 5 months ago
@titleistprov69 How do you know he doesn' t do that anymore?
baffinjigger 5 months ago
@titleistprov69 Totally agree. You can see the confidence he has in his golf game, looks totally relaxed and under control. He needs to watch this video about 50 times.
h9d58 4 months ago
@titleistprov69 That tiger wasnt getting the amount of pussy he is now
titleistpt559 3 months ago
@titleistprov69 every fucking person in earshot started screaming it, sure it gets old.
vincekooyman 3 months ago
@vincekooyman i agree. its brown nosing wanting to connect with a famous person in some way. they sound like they never seen a good tee shot before and like everything he does is so magical. just a simple hand clap will do.
golfmaniac007 2 months ago
@titleistprov69 at the US open at pebble beach i yelled at him to finish the race on the 16th hole when he walked by me and he turned to me smiled and tipped his hat... he's still the same old guy!
shivom90 3 months ago
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dschultz6072 1 year ago
Very cool to see the ball carry that bunker. thanks
stevepising 1 year ago 17
@stevepising i agree.
nathankatica 1 year ago
@stevepising he still carries that bunker now but this was before all the length being added right after this tourney
kjackboy1 11 months ago
i hate his new swing , so robotic to me , he must return to his old '' oley '' swing , super fast hips , shut club face at the top , and strong grip . GO TIGER ! YOU'RE THE MAN BABYY !!!
sandersuperfollador 1 year ago
and swing lol
jcm9273 1 year ago
the ultimate tiger if he had half a brain he would go back to his old style of play
jcm9273 1 year ago
@jcm9273 if he had half a knee he wouldnt...o wait he does...jk I miss this kind of play he had
PUArtista 1 year ago
Nice video. Tiger looked so laid back and innocent back then.
Birdie3040 1 year ago