Tiger and Charlie Woods: Swing Analysis

What fun to have Tiger back (I never doubted him) and playing with his 12-year-old son Charlie, whose demeanor on the course would be something for any aspiring professional to emulate. Tiger looks great for a guy on the mend from a bone-crushing car wreck, and when he regains his lower body strength and hip speed, he will still be one of the best on the planet. Charlie is a phenom, but in the video I make a few suggestions that I think might help him going forward, especially when it comes to protecting his spine from the daily torture…

[@scottie8289]

@Wayne: I am a former college golfer and student of the swing. Been a member of your site for a while. LOVE your analysis. I’ve heard and read most famous instructors and I believe your analysis is the best there is. It’s come from experience and analyzing all the best players. I was born with the natural shallowing in the downswing, but your focus on hip depth and the Hogan analysis on the direction of the handle in the downswing has really helped me, and I don’t see others focusing enough on it. I believe if Tiger had focused on the direction the handle moves to start the downswing more, he could have swung even better during the Haney days. Agree with the sentiment that it’s ridiculous to criticize Tiger as the TV chuckle heads has done over the years.
I’d encourage you to continue the videos! You have a small but enthusiastic following out there. At least for those of us who really understand the golfer swing.
Keep up the great work!

[@jeffrichardson4941]

Great analysis. I doubt Charlie will dominate the game the way his dad did, but he will be one hell of a player and hopefully have a lot of fun playing it.

[@Murf1802]

Good for them, hope the young one grows up strong, Tiger idk what more can you say about him, i caught a bunch of his wins on tour ,hard to believe a person can be so focused and determined to excel at a Sport, some of those wins are just incredible to watch, one of the best Athletes ever in any sport!! Thanks Wayne love the content!!

[@alansmith3378]

I'd like to see Charlie relax and bend his right elbow a bit at address. He should look at Seve's address position from the back to get what he should be doing. As a consequence of that very straight elbow position, he is tracking on the outside during the first stage of his backswing.

[@lageronimo8012]

Wayne D. Are you still playing with an "open" stance. And do you use it for irons as well?