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Of all the amazing golf shots that Tiger Woods has played in his career, this shot stands out as probably the most memorable.

Let me take you back; Tiger led Chris DiMarco by three shots going into the final round of the 2005 Masters tournament but that lead had been whittled away to a single stroke as they stood on the tee of the par three sixteenth at the Augusta National Golf Club. The pin was in its traditional Sunday placement, on the left side of the green at the bottom of the slope encouraging an attacking shot to the heart of the green that will run down to the flag for a possible birdie two.

DiMarco played a good shot that left him a very holeable eighteen foot putt for birdie, but Tiger pulled his eight-iron tee shot long and left of the green and his ball nestled up against the second cut of rough. This awkward lie forced Woods into playing a low running chip across the incredibly fast green away from the flag before it took the slope and curved down to the right and towards the hole. The shot was judged to perfection, as it trickled nearer to the hole the ball momentarily stopped on the edge of the cup before taking one more half turn, displaying it's Nike swoosh, and tumbling into the bottom of the hole whilst the gallery, Woods and caddy Steve Williams erupted into pandemonium. DiMarco subsequently missed his own putt and Tiger's one stroke advantage was preserved.

Of all the amazing golf shots over the years this is destined to become the most iconic of the digital age. Nike, Tiger's sponsors, were delighted with that serendipitous last turn of the ball and converted footage of the shot into a ubiquitous advertisement that captures the drama of the event including CBS commentator Verne Lundquist's immortal lines "Oh my goodness! Oh Wow!! In your life, have you seen anything like that?" as the ball edges ever nearer the hole and drops in.

Whilst this one shot doesn't tell the full story of the 2005 Masters, DiMarco caught Tiger and forced a playoff, it is certainly what the tournament will ultimately remembered for.

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Mark Hainsworth is an avid golfer and editor of the FREE golf Ezine
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A Lesson From Tiger Woods

With a title like that you would naturally expect this lesson to be about golf, and you'd be partially right. It is and it isn't. It's about golf, but it's not about swing thoughts or how to error-proof your putting. Instead, this Lesson from Tiger Woods is about Welcoming Your Butterflies.

When Tiger was about to return to competitive golf after nearly eight months absence following knee surgery, he talked about the layoff. Said Tiger: "I miss that rush of playing and competing, I really do. Getting on that first tee and feeling it. This is what I do for a living and this is what I've wanted to do my entire life. And not being able to do it at the highest level was frustrating at times."

It was about then that someone in the press corps had the temerity to ask the greatest golfer of his generation whether he just might be a bit nervous. "The day that I'm not nervous is the day I quit. To me, nerves are great. That means you care. I care about what I do and I take great pride in what I do. So, of course I'll be nervous. That's the greatest thing about it is to feel that; to feel that rush."

It is Tiger's ability to channel his nervousness, combined with his skill and work ethic that has made him a World Class athlete, the winner of 14 major tournaments and a seemingly endless string of professional victories. And, what Tiger understands about the role of nervousness in golf also applies to media interviews and important presentations. As communication consultant Tom Antion puts it, "Fear is your friend. It makes your reflexes sharper. It heightens your energy, adds a sparkle to your eye, and color to your cheeks. When you are nervous about speaking you are more conscious of your posture and breathing. With all those good side effects you will actually look healthier and more physically attractive."

Sounds good, right. But just how do you tame your butterflies and get them flying in formation? As a long-time golfer (read duffer) myself, I'd experienced that first-tee nervousness that's always made worse because the foursome behind you seems to be analyzing ever hiccup in my swing. But I've also noticed what most golfers do as they're preparing for that first swing. Most of us put our driver behind our necks and rotate back and forth. In the process, we're simulating the turn that is the basis for every good golf swing, but the turn does another important thing: It deals with the tension that we tend to store up across our shoulders and down or spinal column.

Whether or not you have a golf club handy, you should do the same thing before speaking or being interviewed by a reporter. In the process, you'll release much of the tension you've stored up. The other thing you should do in preparation for your speech or interview is to breathe deeply. A combination of deep breathing and the golfer's turn can lesson the negatives of nervousness and make way for the positives.

Then, use your imagination. Think about someone whose opinion you respect coming up to you after your speech or interview and saying, "You did a really good job." It sounds a little touchy-feely, but by thinking positively, you make less room for thoughts of failure. In essence, you'll be following the advice of another legendary golfer. Jack Nicklaus, who owns the record for wins in a major (18) that Tiger hopes to eclipse, equates his phenomenal record of achievement with his ability to visualize success. So, embrace your nervousness and visualize success.

A lesson from Tiger Woods, and Jack Nicklaus.
About the Author

David Snell is the principal of Snell Communications and the author of the e-books: Big Speeches to Small Audiences and Mike Fright: How to Succeed in Media Interviews When a Mike Wallace Wannabe Comes Calling. His e-books (available at www.snellcom.com) are based on his rich mix of experience including thirteen years as a correspondent for ABC News, three years as Public Relations Director of a large urban university and more than twenty years as a Communications Consulting helping Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and law firms improve there communications in presentations and media interviews. Snell gives tips on how to succeed in media interviews in his video series – Media Minutes – seen on Youtube and other video sites.

Tiger woods?

This question is for people like Skip Bayless who think Tiger Woods isnt the greatest golfer or athlete of all time. What do you think now? The man won the US open with practically a broken knee. He has won 14 majors, is the richest athlete in the world, the most recognizable athlete in the world. What more do you need to see he is the greatest golfer and athlete to ever live. His performance this week should be enough.
Darth Maul I have alot of issues with Jordan, like he was david sterns b*tch (cough), Overrated (cough) had a great team surrounding him (cough) but thats another story.

Tiger is dominating at an amazing pace, but to call him the greatest that has ever lived is too early. He isn't even close to Sam Snead's career wins and is still 4 short of Nicklaus's major tournament record. If he doesn't win again (not that I think that will happen) there is NO WAY you can call him the greatest that has ever lived.
Don't buy the hype... TW embellished that injury, it only adds to his legacy.

New details emerge from Tiger Woods' car crash
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The ambulance crew that responded after Tiger Woods crashed his SUV would not allow his wife to ride with him to the hospital because they suspected domestic violence, documents released Friday by the Florida Highway Patrol show.

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