[Image: Golf Digest US] Editor’s Note: In honour of Tiger Woods’ 50th birthday on December 30, 2025, Golf Digest is analysing different parts of Woods’ game and career to explain what made the 15-time major champion so great. One of the most important moments of Tiger Woods’ career is also one of the most misunderstood. Read more…
The goal of practising is so you can make the move you want without having to think about it. The problem is that this is a slight chicken-or-the-egg situation.
Associate professor of strength and conditioning at the London Sport Institute, Dr Chris Bishop found that it’s your ability to apply explosive force that is the most important quality when it comes to golfers’ ability to swing the club fast, and hitting the ball far.