Monday, April 23, 2012

Can Tiger Play by Feel Alone?

I think everyone agrees with Butch Harmon's assessment that Tiger Woods needs to forget mechanics and get back to playing by feel. But I question whether Woods is capable of ignoring technique in his current state. It seems that his new, Sean Foley-constructed action is so different from Tiger's previous swing(s) that he couldn't get out of his head if he tried.

Here's another question: If Tiger did manage to banish all swing thoughts, which swing would emerge? The Harmon swing? The Hank Haney swing? Foley's? Some mutant hybrid of all three?

If Tiger were inclined to take Harmon's advice, he might be best served by an extended break from the game. A couple months off could clear his clouded mind and allow Woods to do what comes naturally.

Whatever that may be.

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