Tiger Woods specialty ? The Swing

Tiger Woods

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There is definitely something special about Tiger Woods. As much as the person is talked about, so is his technique Tiger’s prowess on the golf course are much revered. He has won every possible golfing tournament. Has been a revelation of a sport that was running into oblivion. Tiger Woods has changed the way people perceive golf. No more is it a game for the retired person who can no longer run and only swing. If you look at Tiger, he is built like an athlete, and plays golf.

So what’s the special thing about Tiger’s game that sets him apart from the rest? Many people have contended that it is Tiger’s swing. Tiger’s swing has become so much of a talking point, that even an advertisement used his swinging slow motion.

The thing that aids Tiger’s swing is his body. Blessed with an athletic and flexible body, the way Tiger arches like a bow when he delivers a swing is unique. Tiger’s super-fitness level enables him to make the most of the swing. He generates tremendous speed and precision by bending his body. Because he is flexible he is able to do it.

As Tiger delivers his shot, you can see how he bends his trunk fast. It is almost like a string action. His right leg is pressed firmly as he delivers the swing. By doing this, all throughout the swing, he has total energy control over the golf ball. This is vital to deliver long distance accurate shots.

Another interesting thing is that Tiger uses his wrists. This is unique in golf. Indeed, the swing has been redefined, thanks to Tiger.

Scotlands greatest gift…Golf

A golf ball directly before the hole

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The earliest golfers were the Scottish, but whoever invented golf is still up for debate.  Golf has been around for 500 years, because James the second of Scotland had an act of parliament on March 16th 1457to have golf and football banned.  He had it banned because it interfered with archery practice of his loyal defenders; he wanted them free of distraction. The first golf society was formed in 1744 by a group called the Edinburgh’s; this club was called Honorable company of Edinburgh golfers. At the time they formed this club there were only 13 rules of the game. They were drawn up for an annual competition between sportsmen; Great Britain and Ireland were included. The Society of St. Andrew golfers was formed in 1834 when King William became the societies patron, then he changed the name to the Royal and ancient golf club of St. Andrew. The same people that made bow and arrow were the same to make golf clubs, the earliest golf club maker was in 1603 and these club makers are of course 2 Scottish men.  Golf balls back in that day were hand stitched and made of leather and the insides consisted of boiled feather. If the ball was dry it would travel 180 yards, and wet it would travel up to 150 yards. These balls lasted about 55 years and then someone came up with a better way to make golf balls, which was the original ball but it was wrapped with a rubber core and a strip. Now a days the equipment for golf is a lot better and made for the game and not just things thrown together. Some people play golf as a sport and others do it for fun or enjoyment.