How Tiger Woods Won JBWere Masters

Testing layout

We’ve seen before that Woods thrives when he is faced by an unusually strategic golfing test – it is almost as if he steps up a gear when the course demands more than the thrash and putt option that modern technology has created.

Perhaps the most famous example of this was when Woods eschewed the driver when completing victory at Royal Liverpool in the 2006 Open Championship.

When Woods initially accepted the invitation to the JBWere Masters it was said that the change of venue – to the classic Kingston Heath course – was a clinching factor.

“All the guys have raved about this golf course and I understand why,” he held his golf equipment and said. “I really enjoy playing on sandbelt courses because it brings back shot-making and we don’t see enough of that. All the guys who have come down here have always enjoyed it. This is a kind of golf that we don’t get a chance to play.”

A warm welcome

We have come to accept that Woods has a strong – probably the strongest – mind game in the field, but perhaps the difference between Shanghai (Woods’ previous stop on his end-of-season tour) and Melbourne was an off-the-course factor.

It was clear that Phil Mickelson won the crowd support in China and that possibly explains why Woods was curiously subdued throughout that week.

But in Australia there was never any doubt who was the crowd’s favourite all week.

There may have been some issues over the continued use of cameras, but the mood was far more positive towards the world’s number one and he responded in kind. There were golf clubs for sale, except the warm heart of fans.

Taking control

After failing to break par on Saturday Woods allowed the field to catch him ahead of the final 18 holes.

“I had to make some early birdies,” he said afterwards, “and I was able to do it. I kept it going most of the day.”

He began by drilling a 3-wood approach to the green of the par-five opening hole – and the rapturous crowd response would have left playing partners Greg Chalmers and James Nitties in no doubt about challenge ahead of them.

In the bag

Driver – Nike SQ Dymo
3-wood – Nike SQ2
Irons – Nike VR Forged Blades
Wedges – Nike VR Forged
Putter – Scotty Cameron by Titleist Newport 2
Ball – Nike One Tour

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The way to teach kids golf

Golf has exploded in popularity since Tiger Woods stepped onto the greens. Young participants are ready to learn the game and enjoy this relaxing sport.  It is the perfect opportunity for a father and son to exercise and practice their skills, allowing father and son bonding to grow. A quiet, natural outdoor setting is the perfect combination for an eighteen hole course for enhancing your ability to enjoy quality time on the greens together. And you can buy cheap golf clubs to teach.

Preschool
Start young children out with a toddler play set. Practice this fun little game at home with your children. Have fun with it. Young children learn well by imitating adults, therefore providing the first few swings on the little golf set will be a good first step.

Take young children to putt-putt courses. The golf clubs are small enough for the younger players to feel comfortable with hitting and can be a great way for you to teach your child the fundamentals of putting. Putt-putt offers twelve fun and crazy courses that focus on the putting, rather than on the long stroke. This is really where young children should start to learn when they hold their golf equipment.

Teaching your kids to play any game can be one of the great memories of a lifetime. Teaching your kids to play a game you love, a game that can be played for a lifetime, can reward you with time spent with your kids for years to come. It is a common sight on golf courses around the world to see fathers, sons, daughters, mothers and grandparents teeing it up together.

Step 1 Make it fun. The No. 1 thing to keep in mind while teaching a child any game is to keep it fun. They don’t care if you bought discount golf clubs. Kids learn and absorb and embrace the things they enjoy. Introducing a child to a game as inherently frustrating as golf with a high-pressure approach will likely backfire. It is best to focus on a few fundamentals right off the bat, then forget about score for a while. For younger kids, just think of it as chasing a little, white ball around. Cheer them getting the ball in the air. Let them cheer your shots, too. Enjoy the time you spend playing with your kids, and they’ll let you know when they want to start taking the game seriously.

Step 2 Teach the fundamentals. There are three basic fundamentals to teach any beginner: the grip—put their hands on the club and give them a solid understanding of a firm, neutral grip; straight left arm (or right arm if he or she is playing as a left-hander); and keep your eye on the ball.

After that, let your child start hitting balls to learn how to get the ball in the air. If you are an enthusiastic high-handicapper, you might want to get your beginner in for a lesson from a PGA professional to avoid developing bad habits—if the child decides to get serious about the game.

Step 3 Teach proper etiquette. It’s the first section in the Rules of Golf and teaches us all not just how to act on the golf course, but it gives us a good lesson on how to act with other people throughout our lives. Give a child a basic understanding of what it means to be away and how to treat your fellow players. Children will value it throughout their lives.

Step 4 Be patient. Learning something new can be hard. Learning how to hit a golf ball well can be frustrating. Take your time. Let them learn in their own way and try not to take yourself too seriously. Children learn from example. If they see you having fun, they’ll want to jump right in with their golf clubs.

Step 5 Start at the range. Two of the best ways to get your kids started in golf, particularly if they are very young, are the driving range and the mini-golf course. Teach them the basics of the game—whomever is farthest away goes first; stay out of the way of other players; every shot counts—by playing mini-golf. It’s competitive and fun. Teach them the basics of the swing at the driving range. Learning to swing properly and hit the ball a good distance will catch their attention right away and get them ready to take their swing out to a real course when they are ready.

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All newbie golfers make these mistakes

Alright newbie golfers, it’s time to learn a couple of things that some of your more experienced golfing friends might be afraid to discuss with you. We were all new to the game at some point, so this is going to be for your benefit. Keep in mind, I’m not laughing with you, I’m laughing at you…wait, flip that the other way around. With golf equipment, some are just lessons you’ll learn as you play more, but not knowing correct golf terminology makes you look like a real golfer. Let’s dive right in.

1.  I scored a 128 today – It’s not “I Scored”. You weren’t out trying to buy drugs. The correct way to say it is “I SHOT a 128 today, but I hit a bunch of 300 yard drives”….get this one right and you’ll up your Golf IQ a ton.

2.  Bunkers vs. Sand Traps – Even experienced golfers use the term “sand traps” to refer to the sandy pits of hell that take most of use 3-4 shots to extricate ourselves from, but the correct phrase is “bunkers”.  The term sand trap is not listed in the official rules of golf. Listen to the pros, they’ll always call it a bunker.

3.  Get some shoes – If you’re going to play on the big boy courses, please break down and get yourself a pair of golf shoes.  Not only will you notice a difference in your traction and balance, but you won’t look like someone who has no business being on a golf course.   You can choose cheap golf clubs. And if you need cheap shoes, I have an offer code you can use at Austad’s Golf to save 10% at checkout. Use Code 25253 at Austad’s Golf.

4.  It’s time to pick up – You’re still learning the game so you’re score doesn’t really matter all that much.  If you’re struggling on a hole, and you’ve racked up 10 strokes before getting on the green, consider just picking up and marking a 12 for that hole.  Your partners will thank you for not dragging them down with you.

5.   the “Driver Range” – I wish I had a dollar for every time I see golfers at the range hitting ball after ball with their driver, neglecting the fact that they have another 12 golf clubs.  This is no way to improve your golf game.  You might use your driver 14 times a round at the absolute most,  so why would you devote 80% of your practice time to it?  Keep that thing in your bag and work on your irons and watch your swing & game get better improve dramatically.

6.  The fine line – We’re all guilty of occasionally stepping near someone’s putting line, but to let newbies do it is the fault of the more seasoned golfers playing with them.  If they don’t know this important piece of golf etiquette…please instruct them on how to avoid this error.  We’ll all benefit from it in the end.

7.  Don’t stand so close to me – Newbies don’t necessarily know where to stand when someone else is hitting. It’s important to make sure you’re standing in a location that doesn’t visually bother your fellow golfer.  I personally dislike it when people stand directly behind me.   I don’t like to feel as if my discount golf clubs is going to hit them on the backswing.  As a general rule, either get completely out of their peripheral vision and stand by the cart, or stand behind on a diagonal where they can see you and know you’re not right on top of their swing.

8.  Stay off the black tees -  Yeah, it’s a macho thing to play the championship tees, but being new to the game, you don’t really need to add an extra 800+ yards to what will already probably be a LONG day.  Play the white tees which make the course a little shorter, and you’ll have a more enjoyable day.   If it’s your first time on a regulation course, consider playing the red tees.  (I know, but you’ll thank me for it later).

9.  Shut you pie hole – Just another etiquette lesson that most newbies don’t know until their told.  When another golfer is getting ready to hit or putt, keep it quiet so you don’t distract them.  This one is pretty basic, but you’d be surprised how many people are yapping away when you’re trying to tee off.   Don’t make me break out my “Quiet Please” tournament sign to prove a point.

And the TOP NEWBIE MISTAKE is:

10.  Forget lessons, I’m buying a $400 driver – This is without a doubt the biggest newbie mistake in history. You’ve only been playing a few months, but you think that expensive driver is going to have you shooting in the low 80’s? It is really better than golf clubs for sale? C’mon. Take that money and sign up for a lesson package at your local course or driving range.  You’ll get more benefit out of just a few lessons than that driver you probably won’t hit worth a darn anyway. This applies to that $1000 set of forged blades that no 25+ handicapper has any business hitting. There’s probably a hundred more of these, but that’s a pretty good start. 

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