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Why Doesn’t Tiger Woods Use Normal Tees? Fascinating Fact About the Legend’s Strategy Explored
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Behind every swing, there’s a team working diligently to ensure perfection. Tiger Woods’ illustrious career is a testament to his pursuit of perfection. With 15 major championships and countless records, his dedication to excellence is unparalleled. And a behind-the-scenes revelation from a golf industry insider offered a fascinating glimpse into his meticulous approach. It’s not just his swing or strategy that sets him apart – but something much smaller.
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To everyone’s surprise, that means having tees tailored to his exact specifications. Yes! A year ago the revelation came up on Bar Stool Sports’ Fore Play podcast story. That shed light on Tiger Woods’ tee choice. So, what drives his obsession with precision? To start with, the TaylorMade employee’s deadpan response says it all: “Why does Tiger Woods need his own tees? Right? Because he refuses to use a long tee. So his tee has to be a certain size” notably shorter than the standard tee length used by most golfers.
During one of golf’s major tournaments, in Europe, Tiger Woods asked for tees in the TaylorMade tour truck, but they didn’t have the specific tees he preferred. The employee further recounted, “So he comes on and he’s like, Can I get some tee? He goes back to the range, and I like, come back. And I’m like, Guys, we don’t have any Tiger’s tees. We literally had like, four tees, which we kept in his locker to show people who came on the truck. So now we’ve got to get that tee to look like that.” The lengths TaylorMade goes to cater to the 48-year-old’s demands are staggering. Specifically, his preference for TaylorMade golf clubs is taken with utmost seriousness.
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But it doesn’t stop there – the TaylorMade staff set up an assembly line solely for crafting custom tees. “They had like a production line,” the employee revealed, adding, “One guy was cutting the tee, another guy was grinding, like sharpening them, and then he’d put it like that, and then we’d do the next tee. We literally had an assembly line to make him a hundred tees.” Talk about precision on a whole new level.
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And so, Tiger’s tees were born. When asked why they didn’t recommend longer tees for the g.o.a.t, the employee’s response was simple: “You’ve got two choices. You can tell him directly, or you can join this production line.” With this the craftsmen ensured every detail aligned with the golfer’s game.
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Tiger Woods’ relentless pursuit of perfection, from tees to trophies
Woods’ jaw-dropping resume is the stuff of legends. With 15 major championships, he trails only the iconic Jack Nicklaus (18). His 82 PGA Tour victories tie him with the great Sam Snead. And let’s not forget his record-shattering 683 weeks as world number one–a testament to his enduring dominance.
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The custom tees, precision-crafted to his exact specifications, are just one facet of his winning edge. However, this translates to clutch performances under pressure. Even during recovery from injuries and surgeries, his impact on the game remains profound. With a swing that’s both beautiful and brutal, Tiger Woods has captivated fans worldwide.
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Jatin Chauhan is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. He excels at providing readers with never-before-seen insights about the golf world’s favorite LPGA Tour stars. From Nelly Korda to Lexi Thompson, he’s covered many aspects of their games and lives.
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